While startup headlines are often dominated by moonshot valuations and flashy funding rounds, there’s a consultancy quietly turning raw potential into real money — and doing it with ruthless precision.
Meet Spectup led by ex-Deloitte and BMW Startup Garage alum Niclas Schlopsna, Spectup is the go-to fundraising consultancy for growth-stage startups and the VCs hunting for the next big thing. But don’t mistake them for your average pitch deck polishers — Spectup isn’t in the business of fluff. They’re in the business of funding.
Fundraising Without the Fluff
With over $500 million in investments facilitated and a client list that spans over 100 high-growth companies — from SaaS giants to AI disruptors — Spectup’s playbook is simple: get founders investor-ready, fast. That means real financial modeling, real investor outreach, and real connections to capital that actually converts.
As Schlopsna puts it:
“Startups don’t need more theory. They need traction, funding, and exits. We bring the shortest path to all three.”
Spectup handles everything from Series A to D fundraising prep — including pitch decks that get opened, numbers that hold up in diligence, and intros to investors who aren’t just browsing. Their success stories include preparing platforms like CreatorIQ to their $40 million Series D and advising AI and biotech ventures raising seven- to eight-figure rounds globally.
The Investor’s Secret Weapon
But here’s where Spectup flips the script: they’re not just helping startups. They’re a hidden edge for institutional investors, too.
Private equity firms, VCs, and family offices tap Spectup for:
Off-market deal origination
LP fundraising for new venture funds
Venture scout programs and diligence support
It’s a rare dual-side model — startups trust Spectup to get them funded, and investors trust Spectup to find vetted, high-quality opportunities. That inside edge comes straight from Schlopsna’s hybrid background: part operator, part strategist, part scout. Few others can claim that vantage point — and make it work at scale.
Sourcing Smarter, Growing Faster
Spectup’s network reaches beyond Europe, quietly vetting over 50+ startups annually across verticals like HealthTech, Blockchain, GreenTech, FinTech, and AI. Each opportunity is handpicked, pressure-tested, and aligned with investors’ actual mandates — not just hype.
“Our bar is high,” Schlopsna says. “We only bring in startups we’d invest in ourselves. Otherwise, what’s the point?”
It’s an approach that’s paying off. Spectup’s curated deals now serve a growing global network of investors hungry for substance over flash — and they’re just getting started.
For Founders and Funds Ready to Move
In an ecosystem flooded with noise, Spectup is a signal booster. Whether you’re a startup prepping for a raise, or a VC looking for deals worth your time, they make one thing clear:
Mediocre doesn’t cut it.
Learn more or book a call with Spectup founder Niclas Schlopsna at spectup.com
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