Access to financing for small and medium-sized businesses
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500 SMEs to receive support in raising funds from KSE Institute, Economy Ministry and Dutch Government
What will help businesses overcome obstacles to finance?
Do SMEs know how to raise funds? KSE Institute conducts a survey on business needs and challenges
Investment Opportunities and Needs in Ukraine’s Energy Sector
Investment Opportunities and Needs in Ukraine’s Energy Sector
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KSE Institute (Kyiv School of Economics)
KSE Institute is a leading think tank in Ukraine, actively involved in the processes of recovery, European integration and increasing economic sustainability.We provide applied expertise to businesses. In particular, in matters of attracting financing – a key specialization of the KSEI Investment Center. -
KSE Graduate Business School
KSE Graduate Business School is a leader in business education since 2016. It collaborates with the best educational institutions and organizations in Europe and the USA.Provides high-quality and practical business training, creates powerful international networking to develop sustainable innovative leaders with a global mindset.
Financial Check-Up
Self-assessment tool for SMEs’ readiness to attract financing
Rate each statement on a scale of 1 to 5, where:
1 – Strongly disagree / Not true at all
5 – Strongly agree / Completely true
Entry level
This is the initial stage of business development, when you are just starting to plan and prepare to attract investment. During this period, it is necessary to lay the foundations of financial literacy and develop basic documents for the business.
What should be done?
Start with the basics – understand key financial terms and create a basic financial plan for your business. Focus on learning the fundamentals of financial literacy and understanding the processes of raising funds (how loans, investments, grants, etc., work). At this stage, you should not rely on external funding yet, but it’s essential to develop an understanding of how the financial market operates and how your business can attract capital.
Basic level
At this stage, your business is actively developing, but there are many important basic elements that need to be refined. This is a business that is just beginning to lay the foundations for attracting financing.
What should be done?
The focus should be on creating basic planning and reporting tools. This includes developing a simple financial plan, writing a strategy document, and preparing key business documents (e.g., draft business plans). You should lay a solid foundation for future business development and attracting external financing.
Average level
Your business has significant potential, you are on the right track, but there are several aspects that need additional attention. This is an average level of readiness for financing.
What should be done?
Fix weaknesses in core business documents (strategy, financial plan, business model). Actively test funding applications, adapt your proposals for different types of investors or banks. Explore new financial instruments such as grants, loans, venture capital investments, or support programs for small and medium-sized businesses.
High level
This is the highest level of readiness for financing. Your business is already operating stably in the market, has a permanent client base, a developed strategy, and an organized financial structure.
What should be done?
Focus on selecting partners (banks and investors), optimize your presentations for more effective communication with potential investors, actively seek funding. Preparing for pitches and other forms of fundraising (through mentoring sessions or startup competitions) is a key task.