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The right move at the right time

You built a product or service, and you know you’ve got “gold” in your hands. Now it comes down to making the right strategic choices. 

The right move at the right time can make all the difference. What you need is practical, tailored advice that leads to real outcomes. Not generic frameworks or slides you may not really use in practice. 

Whatever the challenge, whatever the stage of development, we figure out your next step together. 

Start&Scale-ups phases

Are you asking yourself one of the following questions?

All phases (from start to scale)

At some point, someone will ask you what your business is worth. And "we're growing fast" won't be enough. Whether you're raising capital or want to set up a stock option plan, you want a number that reflects your current situation, but also your growth potential.

Together we work out a valuation that's grounded in reality. Using market comparables, income projections and qualitative adjustments, we build a methodology that fits where you are today.

What you get: 
A clear valuation report you can bring to the table. For investor negotiations, employee stock option plans or cap table discussions.

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Grants and incentives are complex, scattered and easy to miss when you're focused on building the business. Yet there's money on the table that most founders never claim.

Identifying what you're eligible for is only the first step. Together we prepare solid applications, manage the follow-up and stay on top of compliance requirements. You get access to extra funds, without the administrative headaches.

What you get: 
A clear overview of eligible grants and incentives. Submitted applications and ongoing compliance managed.

Secure grants and R&D incentives together with:

You're making decisions every day. But if your numbers are lagging, incomplete or hard to read, you're essentially navigating without a dashboard. That slows everything down.

Clean accounts and reliable reporting change that. We help you take care of your accounting, set up the right reporting structure and make sure your management reports are timely and accurate. So you always know where you stand.

What you get: 
Accurate accounts, clear KPIs and timely management reporting. More time to focus on growth, less time chasing numbers.

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Start&Scale-ups phases

Start&Scale-ups Start phase

Phase 1: Start

You've got the vision, but putting numbers behind it is where it gets tricky. Your financials should tell a story that holds up under pressure. For your own clarity, your team and your investors.

Together we build or review your business and financial models, by stress-testing assumptions and making sure your funding needs and milestones are clearly defined. No pre-established templates, no guesswork.

What you get: 
A pragmatic business plan that shows exactly what you need, when you need it and why. One you can use to make decisions and get people on board.

Let’s build your business plan together with:

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Start-ups and scale-ups need strong and reliable support to raise funds and make appropriate decisions within tight schedules. The BDO Team has demonstrated great agility and skills to help us reaching the next milestones.

Olmavita

Phase 2: Professionalisation

Fundraising can take much longer than expected and it can drain your energy. If you want to successfully close a round, preparation is key.

That's why we focus first on getting everything in place before your fundraising campaign starts: from your investment memorandum and pitch to funding scenarios and investor mapping. So when you're in the room, you're ready.

What you get: 
Faster, more confident investor conversations and a clearer path to closing. With someone in your corner during negotiations, to make sure the terms are always fair.

Prepare, target and close your funding round together with:

A bad term sheet or a poorly drafted shareholders' agreement can haunt you for years. The legal documents you sign today shape who controls your business tomorrow.

We help you make sure every document is watertight before you put pen to paper. Every clause reviewed and every risk flagged, so nothing comes back to bite you later.

What you get: 
Clear, enforceable agreements that protect founder control and give investors the confidence to commit. No nasty surprises further down the line.

Secure your legal setup with:

Your company only goes as far as the people behind it. But when compensation feels off, policies are vague or contracts don't hold up, the wrong people stay and the right ones leave.

Building a people plan that works starts with getting the basics right: competitive packages, clear benefits, solid employment policies and contracts that protect both sides. This creates reasons for your best people to grow with you.

What you get: 
Motivated teams, lower churn and HR practices that are legally sound and built to scale.

Improve your people plan together with:

Start&Scale-ups Professionalisation phase

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Utilising precise, diversified and meticulously structured methodologies, BDO facilitated the seamless execution of this intricate valuation process, ensuring utmost precision. This enabled Newtree Impact’s analysts to infuse a high degree of financial discipline into the assessment of both prospective opportunities and existing investments.

 Newtree Impact 

Start&Scale-ups Stabilisation phase

Phase 3: Stabilisation

Growth is great. But it quietly introduces tax risks that catch many founders off guard. The decisions you make now on structure, stock options and profit distribution directly affect what you keep at the end.

To maximise your tax efficiency, we assess your corporate structure, identify credits and map your personal tax impact. So there are no surprises when it matters most.

What you get: 
A tailored plan that protects both your income and your company's value covering your corporate structure, savings and personal implications.

Let’s build your tailored tax plan together with:

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We are absolutely thrilled our exciting collaboration with BDO. Their invaluable support and expertise will propel us to new heights, enabling us to reach the next level of growth. With BDO’s professional and flexible assistance in all aspects, we are confident that this partnership will lead to tremendous success.

 Vetasoft 

Phase 4: Scaling

At some point, growth stops happening by itself. What got you here was instinct, hustle and a product that resonated. What gets you to the next level is a deliberate plan with clear priorities and the discipline to stick to them.

Scaling without a tested foundation is where things break. Together we define your strategic priorities, pressure-test new markets and model the value drivers that matter most. We back that up with in-depth financial reporting, performance insights and the right business tools to support your growth. So your growth is intentional, not accidental.

What you get: 
A focused scaling plan with clear milestones, measurable KPIs and an honest view of the trade-offs involved. Including financial dashboards and business intelligence to track progress and stay in control.

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As you scale your business, scrutiny increases. Investors, partners and regulators want proof that your numbers are solid and your processes hold up. Confidence is hard to build and easy to lose.

Audits, internal control reviews, grant compliance checks... they all play a role. Together we make sure the right frameworks are in place, supported by the business software that gives everyone a clear and consistent view. So your reporting becomes an asset, not a liability.

What you get: 
Audited financials, reviewed controls and reliable reporting that gives investors, partners and regulators the confidence to keep backing you.

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Expanding beyond your home market is one of the most exciting moves you can make. It's also one of the most complex. Strategy, structure, tax, compliance, reporting and local legislation all need to align at the same time.

That's where a multidisciplinary approach makes all the difference. Every expertise you need sits in-house at BDO, and through our network of member firms we have boots on the ground in the markets you're moving into. So nothing gets lost in translation, literally or legally.

What you get: 
A coordinated international expansion plan covering entity structure, tax optimisation, local compliance and market entry. One team, one overview, no gaps.

Let’s plan your international move together with:

Start&Scale-ups Scaling phase

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