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Phases

01 – Team

The team phase refers to the early stage of founding a start-up, when individuals or groups of founders develop ideas, explore potential market opportunities and formulate business concepts. At this stage, the company has not yet been officially founded and the founders are working on turning their visions into concrete plans.

02 – Pre-seed

The pre-seed phase is characterized by the search for a clearly defined problem in a market segment and the development of an initial solution idea. This phase serves to validate the potential of the business idea and to develop initial prototypes or concepts in order to test feasibility.

03 – Seed

In the seed phase, the focus is on developing a marketable product or service. Founders work intensively on acquiring initial customers, collecting feedback and continuously improving the product to meet market requirements.

04 – Early-Stage

The early-stage phase is characterized by the market launch of the product or service. The company focuses on improving the performance of the product, integrating customer feedback and optimizing operational processes in order to meet demand and continue to grow.

05 – Mid-Stage

In the mid-stage phase, the company gains momentum and scales its business activities. The focus is on developing a scalable solution, expanding the customer base and optimizing operational processes in order to sustainably support growth.

06 – Growth

The growth phase marks a significant expansion of the business model. The company focuses on gaining market share, expanding the team and securing capital for further growth. Strategic partnerships and internationalization strategies play an increasingly important role.

07 – Scale-Up

In the scale-up phase, the company is focused on achieving scalability, efficiency and financial stability. Systems and processes are implemented to expand the business on a large scale without neglecting quality and customer service.