For successors
Continue what others have built.
No seed, no burn, no waiting for traction. In the Nachfounder programme, you will find the right company, review it with us, and close the deal. It is compact, individual, and you will be part of a cohort that is on the same path.
- Pace
- Compact and individual
- Group
- Small cohorts
- Location
- On-site at the companies and remote
- Application
- Ongoing
The best startup is already 40 years old.
You have founded, managed or built businesses. You know the early years. With a takeover, you start with customers, a team and cash flow. And you bring what the business is missing: speed, new ideas, digital tools.
Starting from scratch
Taking over
- Finding customersHaving customers
- Building a teamTaking over a team
- Searching for product-market fitProduct-market fit for decades
- Raising a VC roundCash flow from the business
- Years to get tractionRevenue from day one
Founders
You want to build, but without a seed round and without starting from scratch.
Ex-founders
You have completed an exit or have a startup behind you and want to go again.
Executives
You have scaled other people's companies for long enough.
The programme
An accelerator for successors.
Like a startup accelerator, but for companies that already exist. In a group with other successors, you will learn what a takeover requires. You will work on your own path into a business.
The programme is currently being developed. Sign up and you will be the first to know when it starts.
- 01Exclusive deal flow: Companies that are not advertised anywhere.
- 02Business portraits: See the company, team and owners on video before you meet them.
- 03Financing network: Banks, grants and angels who understand succession.
- 04Support afterwards: Mentoring from people who have taken over a business themselves.
How it works
- 01
Search profile
Your investment thesis: industry, region, size, ticket. This creates your profile for matching.
- 02
Matching
Deal flow from business portraits, on-site Matching Days and trial weeks at the company.
- 03
Due Diligence and financing
Figures, valuation, deal structure. With a bank, grants and a vendor loan.
- 04
Handover day
Our demo day, but with a signature. Your 100-day plan is ready. The owner stays on board for as long as necessary.
The programme
Three phases to handover day.
Getting ready, matching, deal. With on-site meetings at real companies and remote sessions that you can do alongside your job or project.
Programme in detail- 01Getting ready: Kick-off with the cohort, takeover playbook, first meeting with a bank.
- 02Matching: Deal-Room with business portraits, Matching Days and a trial week at your preferred company.
- 03Deal: Due Diligence with experts, deal structure and your handover and 100-day plan.
At the end
What you will have at the end.
- 01Your investment thesis
- 02A confirmed financing framework
- 03At least three companies from the deal flow
- 04In the best case, a signed LOI
- 05Your 100-day plan
After your message
What happens next.
- 01You tell us what you are looking for.
- 02We will contact you personally for an initial chat.
- 03We get to know you and clarify what your path into the programme looks like.
- 04A short case study with an anonymised company will give you a feel for the task.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to come from the industry?
No. An entrepreneurial mindset and leadership experience often count for more. The expertise is in the team and you will learn during the induction.
Do I need a lot of equity?
No, and you do not need a VC round either. Takeovers are usually financed through a bank, grants and a vendor loan. We will build the deal structure with you in the programme.
When does the programme start?
The programme is currently being developed. If you sign up, we will let you know as soon as the dates are set.
Can I do the programme alongside my job?
Yes. The remote sessions are flexible. You will need to plan time for the on-site meetings and the trial week.
What if I do not find a suitable company in the programme?
You will still have your investment thesis, financing framework and network. The search continues with us, even after the programme.
Is Nachfounder an M&A consultancy?
No. We turn successors into founders and support them on their journey. We work with experts for tax, legal and valuation matters.
Read on
From the blog
Start a business without starting from scratch.
Tell us what you are looking for: industry, region, size. We will get in touch with you personally.