Masterclass: Opportunity Non-Dilutive Funding - Leverage your growth with Grants and Debt

Founders often see capital as a binary choice: equity or running out of runway. However, there's a significant option often overlooked: non-dilutive funding.

Grants, subsidized debt, and venture debt are accessible to German ventures at nearly every stage. Yet, the programs are fragmented, requirements can be demanding, and deadlines are strict. Consequently, many companies either miss eligibility windows or access far less capital than they qualify for.

In this session, you'll discover what's available, what's realistic for your stage, and how to access it effectively.

About The Delta Campus Masterclass Series

The Delta Campus Masterclass series invites experts to share their knowledge on various topics, from product and venture design to legal, finance, and growth. Each session provides hands-on insights that founders can immediately apply to enhance their ventures.

This Session: Opportunity Non-Dilutive Funding

Hosted by: Dr. Alexander v. Buttlar-Wallot, founder and Managing Director of FUNDED, a tech-enabled advisory firm focused on helping ventures secure non-dilutive funding.

Dr. Buttlar-Wallot has over 10 years of experience in fundraising, building a vast network and deep expertise in grants, debt, and equity. Before founding FUNDED, he led fundraising at VC-backed startup Flexcavo, which exited in 2022, raising €11m in debt, €8m+ in equity, and €2m+ in grants. He has also worked at Bain & Co. and KPMG's Deal Advisory practice and holds a PhD in Finance from the University of St. Gallen and the University of Cambridge.

With a team of 15 professionals and its proprietary SaaS platform FundedOS, FUNDED has advised over 100 ventures to successfully secure more than €300m in grants and debt, including clients like Celonis, TWAICE, and Wandelbots.

What We'll Cover

• Overview of non-dilutive funding options: grants and debt
• In-depth look at essential grants for ambitious German companies (including Forschungszulage and more)
• Live Q&A on non-dilutive funding

What You'll Walk Away With

✅ A clear map of non-dilutive funding options available to German ventures: grants, debt, and blended financing
✅ Knowledge of essential grants for ambitious German companies, including Forschungszulage
✅ Direct answers to your funding questions from an advisor who has helped over 100 ventures raise €300m+
✅ A practical understanding of what's realistic to pursue at your stage and how to access it

Who It's For

✅ Founders looking to extend runway without further dilution
✅ Early-stage teams unsure which grants apply to them and when to file
✅ Growth-stage companies exploring debt and blended financing options

Location: The Delta Campus, Donaustraße 44, 12043 Berlin, Germany