Expats find it difficult to find funding for their businesses in Brussels. It's difficult - but not impossible; four useful tips are in this presentation.

1. Finding capital fornew businesses in Belgium Prepared by Wouter Bogaert, Leo Exter

2. Traditional approach Friends, Fools, Family Business angels And eventually… Venture Capital

3. Funding isn’t easy for anyone Don’t waste time hoping it will just happen!

4. Funding in Belgium will be harder for you Your different mentality and experiences may be difficult to follow for locals You might not have the references that make sense to local investors You might pick up and leave from one day to the next

5. BUT: Investment is a rational decision. Prove yourself, and it’s possible.

6. Good news:4 ways to prove yourself

7. Bootstrap You likely need less money than you think Keywords: “lean startup” “minimum viable product” “shipping”

8. Earn your stripes Experience Join a startup as co-founder Business degree from Belgian school Vlerick Solvay

9. Friends, Fools, Family back home Aim for FFF with business background: they serve as reference

10. Partner up with a Belgian Seems obvious, doesn’t it?

11. It’s tough, but not impossible! Web: www.westartup.eu Email: wbogaert@gmail.comleo.exter@westartup.eu Twitter: @westartup Facebook: www.facebook.com/westartup