Why Smart Capital Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

This page addresses the most common questions from founders and investors considering the Smart Capital Platform.

What is Smart Capital?

It is capital allocated with judgment, structured for alignment, and stewarded over time.

It is defined not by volume deployed, but by who the capital comes from, how it is structured, and how it behaves after investment.

Is this a fundraising service or a placement agent?

No.

This is not a fundraising service, broker, placement agent, or deal-flow platform.

Capital is curated selectively and structured deliberately, with long-term alignment as the priority.

Do you guarantee funding or investment?

No.

There is no guarantee of funding, investment, or participation.

All investment decisions are made independently by investors.

Who is this for?

The platform is designed for:

• Founders building technology companies with global ambition at the Seed or Series A stage

• Investors seeking curated, high-conviction opportunities with clear structure and long-term alignment

It is not designed for volume, speed, or transactional engagement.

How are companies selected?

Opportunities are assessed through founder-level judgement, informed by experienced operators and investors who have built, scaled, and exited companies.

Selection is deliberate and selective by design.

How are investments structured?

Most investments are executed through a dedicated Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), providing:

• a clean capitalisation table for founders

• aligned investor groups

• clear governance and enforceable economics

Direct investment may be supported by exception, while preserving equivalent alignment.

What fees do founders pay?

Founders pay a 4.5% success fee on capital raised through introductions.

No equity is granted, and founders receive the full investment proceeds.

The fee applies only to successfully closed capital.

What fees do investors pay?

Investors participate under the following economics:

• 1.5% one-time deal setup fee, covering SPV establishment, legal structuring, and execution

• Ongoing SPV maintenance costs, borne by the SPV and passed through at cost

• 15% deal-by-deal carried interest, payable only after full return of invested capital

• No management fees

There are no access, membership, or subscription fees.

Why charge both founders and investors?

Each side pays for a different form of value.

Founders pay for access to aligned capital, preparation, and structuring.

Investors cover execution costs and participate in upside only through long-term outcomes.

This separation ensures clarity, fairness, and alignment.

Is this investment advice?

No.

Information is provided for information purposes only and does not constitute investment, legal, or tax advice.

All investors are responsible for their own evaluation and decision-making.

Is this a regulated financial service?

No.

The platform does not act as a broker, dealer, or investment adviser.

It operates as a selective introducer and structuring platform.

Where does the platform operate?

The platform is rooted in the CEE region and operates internationally, supporting companies and investors with global ambition.

How do I apply?

Applications are reviewed carefully and selectively.

Founders and investors who align with the approach are invited to apply via the relevant application page.

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