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AustrianStartups Summit 2026

15 – 16 Oct 2026 | Vienna, Austria

Thursday, 15 October 2026 | 16:00 - 16:50

Scaling Beyond Equity — Unlocking the door to bank financing for startups

Location:HopfenbodenTrack:Masterclasses

Equity and bank financing aren't rivals, they can work hand in hand. This session shows what makes a startup bankable, and how the aws guarantee program "equity leverage" (German: "Eigenkapital hebeln") turns equity into extra capital, without giving up more shares or control.

Target Audience: Startup Founders who received investment in the last 18 months

Speaker: Nicolas MAYERHOFER