Building a Financially Strong Company
A practical evening on building a business that’s financially solid from the start — with insider advice on what banks really look for.
- Thursday, June 25, 2026
- 19:00 – 21:00
- Rabobank Eindhoven, Fellenoord 17
About this event
Starting a business in the Netherlands comes with big ambitions — and real financial questions. How do you set up your company so it’s financially healthy from day one? And when the time comes to grow, how do you make sure you’re ready to access funding?
Join us at Rabobank Eindhoven for a practical evening on building a business that’s financially solid from the start, with insider advice on what banks really look for.
In this collaborative evening between Eindhoven Entrepreneurs and Rabobank, you’ll hear from a financing specialist and an experienced founder about how banks actually assess businesses, what conditions matter most, and how to prepare — long before you walk into a meeting.
Event details
- Thursday, June 25, 2026
- 19:00 – 21:00 (CET)
- Rabobank Eindhoven, Fellenoord 17
- Free — drinks & snacks sponsored by Rabobank
- Limited to 50 seats
What you'll learn
- How banks assess financing applications for startups and SMEs
- The key financial requirements and conditions for business lending
- How to build a financially strong foundation before you need funding
- Real lessons from an entrepreneur who navigated early-stage growth
- Practical steps you can apply to your own business today
Who should attend
- Entrepreneurs and founders building a business in the Netherlands
- People seriously considering starting their first company
- Early-stage founders preparing for their first round of financing
- Freelancers and solo entrepreneurs thinking about scaling up
Agenda
- 19:00 — Doors open, welcome drinks & lobby reception
- 19:15 — Opening by Eindhoven Entrepreneurs
- 19:20 — Talk: Alex van der Heijden — what banks really look for
- 19:50 — Talk: Srini Ippili — building & scaling a business in the Netherlands
- 20:15 — Q&A
- 20:35 — Networking with drinks & snacks
- 21:00 — Doors close
Speakers
Alex van der Heijden
A financing specialist who works with entrepreneurs every day. Alex shares how banks actually assess businesses, what conditions matter most, and how to prepare — long before you walk into a meeting.
Srini Ippili
Srini helps organisations with AI-native transformation, strategy and change management. With 20+ years in IT and engineering — including leadership roles at Philips and BearingPoint — he knows what it takes to build and scale a business in the Netherlands.
Location
Rabobank Eindhoven
Fellenoord 17, 7th floor
Eindhoven, The Netherlands
We’ll welcome you in the lobby and guide you up to the event space.
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Spots are limited to 50 — reserve yours now. Drinks & light snacks are included, sponsored by Rabobank.