--- title: Equity financing - is an Estonian entrepreneur ready to meet with an investor? date: 2025-09-16T08:47:51Z modified: 2025-11-07T09:04:19Z permalink: "https://grow.ee/omakapitali-rahastamine/" type: post status: publish excerpt: Grow your company smartly - equity financing brings investors' knowledge, contacts and strategic perspective. wpid: 14978 featured_image: "https://grow.ee/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Kapitali-kaasamine-scaled.jpg" timestamp: 2025-11-07T09:04:19Z tags: - Capital raising --- ![](https://grow.ee/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Kapitali-kaasamine-scaled.jpg) Estonian entrepreneurs are resourceful, hardworking and determined. But when it comes to raising capital, many frown. Why? Equity financing, or attracting an investor as a shareholder in a company, is still an underused option in Estonia. Many companies prefer to grow from their own funds or with a bank loan. But is this always the best way? ## **Why consider raising equity?** - **Faster growth** – in addition to money, an investor also brings knowledge, contacts and a strategic view. - **Lower financial risk** – unlike a loan, equity capital does not have to be repaid immediately. - **Reliability** – a strong investor can open doors to new markets and partners. ## **When is the right time to involve an investor?** - If you have a clear growth strategy, but lack the resources to implement it. - If you want to[ enter foreign markets](https://grow.ee/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/millega-tuleb-arvestada-kui-alustad-e-kaubaundsega-euroopas.md) or develop a new product/service. - If you need competence that you or your team do not yet have. ### **How to prepare for a meeting with an investor?** - **Do your homework** – understand what kind of investor you need: angel investor, venture capitalist or strategic partner. - **Prepare a pitch** – a clear, concise and compelling overview of your business, market and growth potential. - **Know your numbers** – an investor wants to see that you have control over your finances. **Where to start?** - Check out SmartCap, EstBAN and EIS programs. - Participate in _pitch competitions_ or mentoring programs. - **Talk to your financial partner** – our office will help you prepare for both meeting investors and raising capital. **How can we help?** We are not just accountants – [we offer ](https://grow.ee/blocks/palka-finantsjuht/)**financial manager services** and strategic support in the growth of your company. With our help, you can: - organize and present your finances in a way that is understandable to investors, - prepare **cash flow forecasts** and long-term financial plans, - conduct **financial due diligence** preparations, - evaluate [capital raising](https://grow.ee/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/page/kapitali-kaasamine.md) alternatives and choose the most suitable solution. If you feel that your company is ready to take the next step, [contact us](https://grow.ee/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/page/vota-meiega-uhendust.md). Let's discuss together how to prepare you and your company for a successful investor meeting and raising capital. ## **We help map financing opportunities** [ READ MORE ](https://grow.ee/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/page/kapitali-kaasamine.md)