You’ve launched your Dutch startup, secured pre-seed funding, and are ready to scale. The VC Readiness Programme will give you the tools, insights, and confidence to engage investors and raise your next round.
About the VC Readiness Programme
The VC Readiness Programme is an intensive 9-week interactive learning experience, created to get you ready for your Seed or Series A round.
Through nine engaging sessions, you will:
- Build a compelling business proposition for investors
- Explore investment options suited to your startup
- Create a solid investment plan
- Master investor engagement strategies
- Deliver an effective, high-impact investor pitch
You’ll receive tailored, hands-on feedback from BOM Venture Developers and Investment Managers—plus gain valuable insights from seasoned high-tech entrepreneurs Daan Kersten and Ilko Bosman of Include Industries. With their support, you’ll sharpen your business plan and strengthen your financial model, setting you up for real funding success.
Purpose of the programme
Our mission is to educate entrepreneurs on what it takes to raise venture capital funding — and help you become fully prepared when approaching VCs.
By the end of the programme, you’ll:
- Have an improved strategy, financial plan, business plan, and investor deck
- Understand which funding options fit your growth ambitions
- Know how to close a VC investment deal
- Or conclude that VC funding isn’t the right path for your business — and pivot confidently.
Important dates:
- Applications Open: 21 July 2025
- Applications Close: 12 September 2025
- Programme Start: 8 October 2025
- Programme Ends: 10 December 2025
Participation is free. The sessions take place in Tilburg on Wednesdays.
Who should apply?
The VC Readiness Programme is specifically designed for Dutch startups that:
- Have already secured pre-seed funding
- Are looking to raise a Seed or Series A round
- Are impact-driven and eager to scale
Eligibility criteria
To join, your startup must:
- Have a pitch deck ready
- Have an MVP or a pilot customer
- Need funding of €1,000,000+ (depending on your sector)
- Have at least two founders
- Have some existing funding (e.g., convertible loans, grants)
Key benefits
- Equity-Free – Nine weeks of support without giving up equity
- Custom Support – Personalized guidance from BOM Investment Managers and Venture Developers
- Investor Connections – Pitch practice and feedback from external investors
- Founder Network – Learn and connect with fellow founders facing similar challenges
Apply now to secure your spot and get VC-ready!
Sign up now!Do you have any questions about the programme?
Please feel free to contact our Startup Programme Coordinator, Nsovo Nkatingi.
