Module 4: Strategic finance and negotiations for growth
This module will address how your financial strategy can grow and evolve to support and drive your company’s commercialisation strategy, including the impact on company valuation, and how and when to harness various sources of capital such as equity and debt financing.
You’ll also be equipped with frameworks to develop a strong negotiation strategy when relating to key partners and investors.
Date: 20 November 2025
Expert/s: SmiLe Venture Hub (Thomas Unt and Åke Bengtsson)
Key Takeaways
- Key challenges while building your financial strategy for growth.
- How to diversify and leverage on various funding sources as the company scales and commercializes.
- Debt financing and use of EKN, distributor agreements and how to handle suppliers.
- Negotiation strategies for different target groups.