Securing the best deal for your Series A fundraising demands the right expertise

Series A fundraising is the first major venture capital round after seed funding. It helps startups scale operations and refine business models, with investments from €2 million to €15 million or more, depending on the industry and the startup's growth potential.

Ader’s Finance team has successfully closed 100+ Series A deals over the past 10 years, using its expert team and extensive investor network.

Meet the team

Network of independent temp recruitment agents, powered by a SaaS platform

€6,000,000

Solution CRM pour les lieux culturels et de divertissement

€8,000,000

Application santé pour parents avec accès en temps réel à des experts médicaux

€7,000,000

Plateforme SaaS permettant aux utilisateurs de créer des vidéos à partir de modèles prêts à l'emploi

€4,000,000

Leader européen de l'éducation en ligne, avec plus de 3 millions d'inscriptions mensuelles à des cours

€6,000,000

Leader européen de la smart food, proposant des repas sains et rapides pour les modes de vie actifs

€3,000,000

Place de marché d'électricité et de gaz vendant de l'énergie 100% verte issue de producteurs locaux

€6,000,000

Plateforme SaaS B2B de visioconférence et webinaire

€5,000,000

Members-only classified ads platform

Undisclosed

CMS basé sur API visant à rendre les sites web éditables par toute l'équipe

€20,000,000

Network of independent temp recruitment agents, powered by a SaaS platform

€6,000,000

Solution CRM pour les lieux culturels et de divertissement

€8,000,000

Application santé pour parents avec accès en temps réel à des experts médicaux

€7,000,000

Plateforme SaaS permettant aux utilisateurs de créer des vidéos à partir de modèles prêts à l'emploi

€4,000,000

Leader européen de l'éducation en ligne, avec plus de 3 millions d'inscriptions mensuelles à des cours

€6,000,000

Leader européen de la smart food, proposant des repas sains et rapides pour les modes de vie actifs

€3,000,000

Place de marché d'électricité et de gaz vendant de l'énergie 100% verte issue de producteurs locaux

€6,000,000

Plateforme SaaS B2B de visioconférence et webinaire

€5,000,000

Members-only classified ads platform

Undisclosed

CMS basé sur API visant à rendre les sites web éditables par toute l'équipe

€20,000,000

What makes Ader Finance the best advisor for your Series A fundraising?

01.
Series A
Track record
100+ Series A deals closed over the past 10 years, and 5000+ investor meetings organized & attended
The secret sauce to closing the best Series A deal, with the right investors, great deal conditions, and A precisely managed timeframe
Proven methodology
Comparable valuations database, investor targeting & scoring software, documentation templates, ratio analysis tools
Proprietary tech tools
Curated database of HUNDREDS of VC funds, family offices, and value-add investors having previously analyzed or invested in Ader Finance deals
Extensive investor network

100+ Series A deals closed across multiple industries

02.
KEYS figures

Series A rounds range from €3 million to €15 million with VCs from France, Europe, and the US

We are an investment bank focused on helping fast-growing companies with their fundraising rounds and M&A transactions.

3 to 25M€
4 continents
All sectors
02.
Process

3 to 6 months process, split across 3 phases

The Ader Finance team manages the whole process, from preparing the right documents to organizing investor meetings and negotiating the final details of your deal.

SEE TRACK RECORD

Preparation phase

5 weeks
PREPARING roadshow documents
Building financial modelS
Crafting additional materials
Preparing investor list
Pitch training
Meeting set-up
Shaping RoadshoW Strategy

Roadshow

10 weeks
Setting up investor meetings
Attending meetings and providing feedback
Answering investor questions
Building additional documents on specific topics
Proposing deal structure
Managing momentum throughout the roadshow

Negotiation & closing

5 weeks
Negotiating term sheets before signing
Setting up deal dataroom
Liasing with legal team
Ironing out details of the shareholders agreement
Closing 🍾

Roadshow execution

4 weeks
Due-diligence is done with a detailed & dedicated legal support
Data room set-up
Legal counsel details
Final documents’ review

“Your Series A advisor might be the person you call most often over the next 6 months”

Romain Cotard
CEO
05.
Success

Ader Finance was instrumental in their success

Learn what entrepreneurs, investors, and partners have to say about Ader Finance

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03.
Success

Discover what they have to say about Ader Finance

Discover the impact Ader Finance has had through the words of those who know us best: entrepreneurs, investors, corporate executives and strategic partners.

SEE TRACK RECORD
“The guidance provided by the Ader Finance team all along our fundraising process was invaluable. Their process management and strategy allowed us to close our round with the investors we wanted.”
“When we sold Hivency to US-based Skeepers, Ader Finance’s negotiating skills proved to be a strong asset in order to close the best deal possible for all shareholders.”
“Choosing an investment banker to close a transaction is one of the most important decisions CEOs have to make. I’m glad we worked with Ader Finance for our last round, and would recommend them in a heartbeat.”
“We have collaborated with the Ader Finance team on several sell-side transactions and fundraisings. Their expertise is unmatched for getting the best deal for fast-growing companies.”
“Ader Finance has handled transactions for several companies I was involved in. They are great professionals doing great work.”
“Ader Finance was instrumental in helping us close our Series A round quickly, and with optimal conditions”
"Ader Finance has been an invaluable strategic partner on several deals I worked on. Their commitment to sustainable investments also aligns perfectly with our vision for a greener future."
"Ader Finance matched us with perfect partners for our future acquisitions. They expertly guided us in acquiring our direct competitor, Bloomin, ensuring optimal conditions for the deal."
06.
EXPERTISE

Our expertise across 4 verticals

B2B
B2C
Impact
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