Capital Attraction

CVC Capital from Ahdaf Holding

The hardest capital to raise is the first check from a strategic partner who also becomes your customer.

Overview

Novaco connects mature technology teams to Ahdaf Holding’s corporate venture capital — patient, strategic money that comes with something rarer than cash: a reference customer inside a 28-company industrial group.

How it works

  1. 1

    Readiness & fit

    We assess your traction, valuation and strategic fit with the holding’s needs.

  2. 2

    Structuring the deal

    We shape terms, valuation and the pilot that de-risks the investment.

  3. 3

    Investment committee

    We prepare and present your case to the CVC decision-makers.

  4. 4

    Close & onboard

    We support closing and your first deployment inside the group.

What you get

  • An investment-readiness assessment
  • Valuation and term guidance
  • A pilot-deployment pathway with a subsidiary
  • Support through the investment committee to close

Frequently asked

What stage do you invest in?

Primarily mature teams with a proven product looking to scale — not idea stage.

Does taking CVC mean losing control?

Deals are structured to keep founders in the driver’s seat; strategic value comes from the customer relationship, not control.

Is a pilot guaranteed?

A reference deployment is a core part of the thesis and is structured into most deals.

Not sure where to start?

Tell us about your need and we'll point you to the right service — or design a tailored path across several.

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