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Why Business Start EU - AI Tools + AVGS Coaching All in One

BAFA-certified since 2019. We combine free online tools (financial plan, AI-powered business plan, BWA forecast) with AVGS-funded coaching from certified consultants. Over 200 successfully financed startups, EUR 55 million in financing volume.

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Facts & Figures

Business Start EU in Numbers

200+
business plans created since 2019
55 Mio. EUR
financing volume supported
186617
BAFA consultant number (since 2019)
Our Strengths

What Makes Us Unique

Three reasons why founders, unemployment-benefit recipients and established entrepreneurs choose Business Start EU.

Tools + Coaching from One Source

Self-starters use our free web tools for financial plan, business plan and BWA forecast. Those who need more support get BAFA-certified coaching from the same provider - seamless guidance from idea to bank financing.

AVGS = 100% Cost Coverage

For unemployment-benefit recipients and job seekers, the German Federal Employment Agency covers 100% of consulting costs via an AVGS voucher. Funding runs through our AZAV-certified partner Starthilfe Bildungswerk GmbH - no personal contribution, no hidden costs.

AI-Savvy and Tool-Driven

In-house web app with financial plan generator, AI-supported business plan editor and BWA forecast tool. AI text suggestions speed up creation; consulting is verified with tools instead of gut feeling - bankable and investor-ready.

Comparison

Business Start EU vs. the Alternatives

How we differ from tax advisors, pure SaaS tools and chamber-of-commerce advice.

Criterion Business Start EU Tax Advisor Pure SaaS Tools IHK Advisory
Cost Tools free, coaching AVGS-fundable EUR 500 - 2,000 Subscriptions EUR 20-50/month Free but generic
Bankability Yes (accepted by 15+ banks) Yes Not guaranteed Limited
Time to Result 15 min to 4 weeks 1 - 2 weeks Self-effort 2 - 8 weeks
AI Support Yes (AI business plan generator) No Partial No
AVGS-eligible Yes No No No
Target Audiences

Recommended For

Three profiles we are particularly well suited to support.

Solo Founders

Start with the free tools - financial plan in 15 minutes, business plan with AI support. If the bank has follow-up questions or you need expert feedback, add the consulting on top.

Unemployment-Benefit Recipients

AVGS voucher = 100% funded coaching, no personal contribution. We help with application and activation and guide you through all four AVGS modules to a successful launch.

Established Entrepreneurs

Bankable business plan plus financing support for expansions, follow-on financing or M&A. BAFA funding for SMEs covers up to 50% of consulting costs.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Us

How are you different from a classic tax advisor? +
We are startup consultants, not tax advisors. Our focus is not tax returns but business plan, financial plan and financing support - with our own web tools, AI assistance and BAFA certification (No. 186617) since 2019. Tax advisors charge EUR 500 - 2,000 per plan; with us, the tools are free and consulting is eligible for AVGS or BAFA funding.
How does AVGS funding work? +
Unemployment-benefit recipients and job seekers can apply at the Federal Employment Agency for an AVGS (activation and placement voucher). With this voucher the agency covers 100% of consulting costs - no personal contribution. Funding formally runs through our AZAV-certified partner Starthilfe Bildungswerk GmbH; the content is delivered by Business Start EU. We help with the application and activation.
Can I use the tools without consulting? +
Yes, completely. The financial plan generator, the AI business plan editor and the BWA forecast are available as a freemium model - no consulting required, no mandatory registration. You can upgrade to a premium version or personal consulting at any time.
When does it make sense to switch from tools to consulting? +
As soon as you have to convince real stakeholders - bank, investor, funding agency, guarantee bank. Our tools give you the foundation; consulting ensures your plan is substantively sound, strategically consistent and numerically watertight. Rule of thumb: for financing amounts above EUR 25,000 or when AVGS/BAFA funding is on the table, consulting almost always pays off.

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Start with the free tools or book a no-obligation initial consultation - either way, risk-free.

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