Project description
A scientific team at a university had researched the disinfecting properties of silver and used it to develop a business model. They wanted to coat products such as underwear or bandages with silver and market them.
We supported the team in developing the business plan and the marketing strategy. Since the founders could not bring in any significant equity capital, we helped with the search for investors and with the negotiations.
The team finally received equity capital of EUR 500,000 from a private investor, which served as the basis for adequate bank financing. With this financing, the company could be launched and successfully developed.
What banks and investors look at in a technical textile business plan
A company that offers antimicrobial silver textiles must explain its product and the evidence behind it. The plan should describe the application (hospitals, care, sports or consumer goods), the technical advantages and relevant tests, certifications or regulatory requirements.
Next comes the route to market: target customers, pricing, sales channels and partners. Production costs, minimum order quantities, supplier dependencies and the use of capital for stock and development should be shown transparently.
Because hygiene products are sensitive to regulation and claims, lenders also look at compliance and liability. A clear cash-flow forecast with milestones, from certification to first volume orders, makes the financing need understandable.
