# DUPS > Belgian corporate finance boutique helping startups raise capital, execute M&A transactions, and navigate exits. Based in Brussels, serving founders and investors across Europe. DUPS combines financial advisory with legal expertise to support entrepreneurs through the entire deal lifecycle. The firm has completed numerous fundraising rounds and exit transactions for tech startups in Belgium and Europe. ## What DUPS Does DUPS acts as an intermediary between startups seeking capital and investors. The firm prepares companies for fundraising (pitch decks, financial plans, data rooms), identifies and contacts relevant investors, manages negotiations, and handles legal documentation until closing. ## Core Services - [Fundraising Advisory](https://www.dups.be/services/fundraising): End-to-end support for equity rounds from pre-seed to Series C, including pitch deck preparation, investor targeting, negotiation, and closing - [Company Sale & Exit](https://www.dups.be/services/company-sale-exit): Sell-side M&A advisory for founders seeking strategic exits or acquisitions - [Acquisition Support](https://www.dups.be/services/acquisition): Buy-side advisory for companies growing through acquisitions - [Financial Advisory](https://www.dups.be/services/financial-advisory): Valuation, financial planning, and capital structuring - [Legal Advisory](https://www.dups.be/services/legal-advisory): Term sheets, shareholders agreements, investment agreements, and closing documentation ## Fundraising Stages Covered - [Pre-Seed](https://www.dups.be/services/pre-seed-fundraising): First institutional round, typically €250K-€1M - [Seed](https://www.dups.be/services/seed-fundraising): Product-market fit stage, typically €500K-€3M - [Series A](https://www.dups.be/services/series-a-fundraising): Growth stage, typically €2M-€10M - [Series B](https://www.dups.be/services/series-b-fundraising): Scaling stage, typically €5M-€30M - [Series C+](https://www.dups.be/services/series-c-fundraising): Late-stage expansion rounds ## Industry Focus - [AI & Machine Learning Startups](https://www.dups.be/services/ai-startup-fundraising) - [Biotech & Life Sciences](https://www.dups.be/services/biotech-startup-fundraising) - [MedTech & Healthcare](https://www.dups.be/services/healthcare-startup-fundraising) - [FinTech](https://www.dups.be/services/fintech-startup-fundraising) - [InsurTech](https://www.dups.be/services/insurtech-startup-fundraising) - [CleanTech & ClimateTech](https://www.dups.be/services/cleantech-startup-fundraising) - [Software & SaaS](https://www.dups.be/services/software-startup-fundraising) - [Cybersecurity](https://www.dups.be/services/cybersecurity-startup-fundraising) - [EdTech](https://www.dups.be/services/edtech-startup-fundraising) - [LegalTech](https://www.dups.be/services/legaltech-startup-fundraising) - [Real Estate Tech](https://www.dups.be/services/real-estate-startup-fundraising) ## Legal Documentation Services - [Term Sheet Advisory](https://www.dups.be/services/term-sheet-advisory) - [Shareholders Agreement](https://www.dups.be/services/shareholders-agreement) - [Share Purchase Agreement](https://www.dups.be/services/share-purchase-agreement) - [Letter of Intent (LOI)](https://www.dups.be/services/letter-of-intent-loi) - [NDA & Confidentiality Agreements](https://www.dups.be/services/nda-disclosure-agreement) - [Due Diligence & Closing](https://www.dups.be/services/due-diligence-closing) - [Stock Option Plans](https://www.dups.be/services/stock-option-plans-management-packages) ## Free Resources for Founders - [Data Room Checklist](https://www.dups.be/resources/data-room-checklist): Complete list of documents needed for investor due diligence - [Financial Plan Template](https://www.dups.be/resources/financial-plan-template): Excel template for startup financial projections - [Fundraising Glossary](https://www.dups.be/resources/fundraising-glossary): Definitions of key fundraising and VC terms - [Governance Rights List](https://www.dups.be/resources/governance-rights-list): Overview of typical investor governance rights ## Case Studies & Track Record - [Completed Deals](https://www.dups.be/deals): Examples of successful fundraising rounds and exits advised by DUPS - [SimplyCure Case Study](https://www.dups.be/deals/how-simplycure-raised-two-million-and-built-a-foundation-for-growth): HealthTech startup raised €2M - [Model Health Case Study](https://www.dups.be/deals/how-model-health-closed-its-first-pre-seed-round-with-pragmatic-support): Pre-seed round closure - [DRA Group Exit](https://www.dups.be/deals/from-reflection-to-action-dra-groups-exit-to-baltisse): Successful exit to Baltisse ## Market Insights & Articles - [European VC Market Analysis](https://www.dups.be/articles/2024-european-vc-market): Annual overview of venture capital trends in Europe - [Quarterly VC Reports](https://www.dups.be/articles/european-vc-in-q3-2025): Regular updates on European startup funding - [How to Make a Great Pitch Deck](https://www.dups.be/articles/how-to-make-a-great-pitch-deck) - [How to Select the Right Investor](https://www.dups.be/articles/how-to-select-the-right-investor) - [Startup Valuation Methods](https://www.dups.be/articles/survey-on-startup-valuation-methods) - [Convertible Loans in Belgium](https://www.dups.be/articles/convertible-loans-in-belgium-fast-cash-delayed-drama) - [Capital Gains Tax for Belgian Founders](https://www.dups.be/articles/capital-gains-tax-belgium-founders-investors-employees) - [All News & Articles](https://www.dups.be/news) ## Team - [Meet the Team](https://www.dups.be/team): Financial and legal advisors with backgrounds in investment banking, venture capital, and corporate law ## Company Information - [About DUPS](https://www.dups.be/about): Company history, values, and approach - [FAQ](https://www.dups.be/faq): Frequently asked questions about working with DUPS - [Contact](https://www.dups.be/contact): Get in touch for a consultation - [For Investors](https://www.dups.be/investors): Information for VCs and business angels ## Location & Languages DUPS is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, and works with startups across Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and wider Europe. The website is available in: - English (default): https://www.dups.be - French: https://www.dups.be/fr - Dutch: https://www.dups.be/nl ## Contact Website: https://www.dups.be Contact page: https://www.dups.be/contact