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Capital advisory: running capital raising and M&A

Founded in 2022, spectup is a private capital advisory firm engaged out of Munich, Germany, serving the low and mid-market.

  • Min project size
    $10,000+
  • Hourly rate
    $200 - $300 / hr
  • Employees
    2 - 9
  • Locations
    München, Germany
  • Year founded
    Founded 2022
  • Languages
  • Timezones

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Niclas Schlopsna
Managing Partner About the Team

2 Languages that we service

  • English
  • German

6 Timezones that we service

CET
Central European Time (CET)
PST
Pacific Standard Time (PST)
PNT
Phoenix Standard Time (PNT)
EET
Eastern European Time (EET)
EST
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
CST
Central Standard Time (CST)

1 Locations

  • München , Germany

Service Lines
Financial Consulting
35%
Select Focus Area
Commercial Financing Focus
Financial Consulting Focus
Funding & Investment Focus
Industries
Automotive
5%
Beauty
5%
Construction
5%
Consumer products & services
5%
Education
5%
Electric
5%
Energy & natural resources
5%
Food & Beverage
5%
Gaming
5%
Information technology
5%
Legal Cannabis
5%
Manufacturing
5%
Media
5%
Medical
5%
Non-profit
5%
Real estate
5%
Retail
5%
Sports
5%
Telecommunications
5%
eCommerce
5%
Clients
Midmarket ($10M - $1B)
75%
Small Business (<$10M)
25%
Certified in:
Financial Consulting Funding & Investment Fundraising Consultants Venture Capital

Pricing Snapshot

Min. project size $10,000+
Avg. hourly rate $200 - $300 /hr
Rating for cost 4.9 /5

What Clients Have Said

spectup offers competitive pricing and good value for cost, as noted by multiple clients. Engagements typically involve 2-5 team members, with project costs under $10,000, making them accessible for startups seeking professional fundraising support.

This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.

Most Common Project Size

< $10,000 based on 12 reviews
< $10,000 $10,000 - $49,999 $50,000 - $199,999 > $200,000

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spectup Review Insights

Overall Review Rating

4.9
  • Quality 4.9
  • Schedule 5.0
  • Cost 4.9
  • Willing to Refer 4.9

Top Mentions

Review Highlights

  • Reasonable Pricing with High Value

    Clients appreciate spectup's competitive pricing, which offers good value for the cost. This makes them an attractive option for startups and businesses looking for cost-effective solutions.

  • Limited Strategic Guidance

    Some clients noted that spectup could improve by providing more strategic counsel and focused investor identification. The investor pool offered was sometimes too broad for specific needs.

  • Proficient in Pitch Deck Creation

    Clients commend spectup for delivering clear, compelling pitch decks that effectively communicate value propositions. The decks have led to stronger engagement with investors and increased confidence in fundraising conversations.

  • Professional and Knowledgeable Team

    The team at spectup is noted for their professionalism, market knowledge, and ability to quickly understand complex businesses. This enables them to provide tailored and relevant recommendations.

  • Expertise in Investor Outreach

    spectup is highly skilled in arranging investor meetings and handling outreach. Clients report numerous meetings with relevant investors, resulting in positive feedback and follow-ups. Their ability to connect startups with well-known VCs is particularly noted.

  • Strong Project Management

    spectup is praised for timely delivery, responsiveness, and proactive communication. Clients appreciate their ability to adapt to changes and meet deadlines, contributing to a smooth project experience.

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Investor Pitch Deck Design for Data Company

  • Funding & Investment Market Research
  • Less than $10,000
  • Jan. - Feb. 2024
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Their project management and communication were excellent!"

May 14, 2024
CEO, First Genesis Inc
Pascal Watty
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  • Information technology
  • Sugar Land, Texas
  • 11-50 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

A data company hired spectup to create a comprehensive investor pitch deck. The deck was expected to consist of 18–20 slides, have professional-looking visuals and graphics, and contain complex infographics.

Investor Outreach & Business Consulting for Drone Dev Co

  • Business Consulting Sales Outsourcing
  • B2B Appointment Setting B2B Lead Generation
  • Less than $10,000
  • Apr. 2026 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
4.5
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"spectup has been very successful in delivering a high number of potential investors in a very short time."

Apr 28, 2026
President, AAV Canada Ltd
Richard Abbott
  • Manufacturing
  • Collingwood, Ontario
  • 11-50 Employees
  • Online Review

A drone development company has hired spectup to contact and introduce potential investors to them. The team is also responsible for reviewing the client's materials and providing advice.

Fundraising Support for Healthcare Payment Solutions Co

  • Business Consulting
  • Confidential
  • July 2025 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"spectup has excellent project managers who deliver on time."

Oct 9, 2025
Executive, Lane Health
Anonymous
Verified
  • Financial services
  • Norfolk, Virginia
  • 11-50 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

spectup has helped a healthcare payment solutions company raise equity capital by arranging investor meetings and assisting the client in preparing pitch decks.

Funding & Investment for Sports Investment Company

  • Funding & Investment
  • Confidential
  • Apr. - Sep. 2025
3.5
Quality
3.5
Schedule
5.0
Cost
4.0
Willing to Refer
3.5

"Their timeliness and dedication were strong."

Sep 22, 2025
Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Acepoint Investments
Carlos Ibarguen
Verified
  • Other industries
  • Vero Beach, Florida
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

spectup provided capital raising services for a sports investment company. The team optimized the client's pitch deck and conducted outreach to potential investors.

Business Valuation Services for Fashion Essentials Retailer

  • Business Consulting Business Valuation Services Funding & Investment
  • Angel Investment Cash Flow & Budgeting Management Expert Networks Financial Forecast Consultants Fundraising Consultants Market Analysis Start Up Valuations Valuation Review Venture Capital
  • $10,000 to $49,999
  • Aug. 2024 - Ongoing
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Everything is delivered on time and well communicated."

Oct 25, 2024
Co-Founder & CEO, KLAYD
Paula Anselmi
Verified
  • eCommerce
  • London, England
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

A fashion essentials retailer has hired spectup to validate and refine their financial model, valuation, and cap table. The tasks include creating a pitch deck and booking calls with potential investors.

Pitch Deck Creation for Financial Services Company

  • Content Writing Services Market Research Other Design
  • Market Research Data Analysis Market Analysis
  • Less than $10,000
  • May - July 2024
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"Their consultative approach was a big help for us."

Oct 23, 2024
Founder & CEO, BeamPay
Shun Dorsey
Verified
  • Financial services
  • San Francisco, California
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Online Review
  • Verified

A financial services company hired spectup to create a pitch deck for their startup. The team was tasked with improving the client's existing pitch deck to articulate their message to investors clearly. 

Pitch Deck, Market Research & Financial Models for EdTech Co

  • Financial Consulting Graphic Design Market Research
  • Less than $10,000
  • June - Aug. 2024
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0

"They are very responsive to my project's needs."

Aug 28, 2024
Founder, Sapiens Rewired
Mathura Thevendran
  • Education
  • Ontario, Canada
  • 1-10 Employees
  • Online Review

An edtech company hired spectup to design a pitch deck and provide financial consulting. The team was responsible for market research and creating financial models.

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Our Story

We are spectup, a Munich-based private capital advisory founded in 2022.

Our team: operators and ex-financial services partners, runs capital raises, fund placements and buy/sell M&A with partner-led execution, proprietary investor data and a 2,500+ investor network.

We’ve closed 150+ mandates, advised on $760M+ (including $120M+ raised) across nine sectors, booking targeted investor meetings and measurable exits for growth companies and funds.

Meet the Team

Niclas Schlopsna

Niclas SchlopsnaManaging Partner

Founded spectup in 2022 after N26, BMW Startup Garage and Deloitte. He reviews every engagement before the firm signs it, and hosts the podcast.

What Sets Us Apart

Three layers of investor network

440+ direct investor and LP relationships from closed transactions, 2,500+ investors and LPs met with clients, and 30+ partner firms whose investors open on a shared mandate. Every raise starts with people who already know us.

Our own investor data and signals

Valicon.ai, our own investor database built from primary and behaviour data, plus a separate signal engine show who is allocating now. Every approach goes one to one to an investor or owner who fits, never from a bulk list.

One side, run to close

We act for one side of each transaction, on a monthly retainer plus a success fee due at closing. $760M+ advised, raised or placed across 150+ mandates since 2022, from growth rounds and fund placements to buy-side and sell-side M&A.

Premier Verified means Clutch independently confirmed spectup is a legally registered business,
has had its financial risk status checked (Creditsafe: Moderate Risk), and is backed by 16 verified client reviews averaging 4.9 stars.

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Verified Client Reviews
16
Overall Review Rating
4.9
Source
Clutch
Last Updated
October 14, 2026

Business Entity

Business Entity Name Niclas Schlopsna - spectup
Jurisdiction of Formation Germany
Date of Formation May 1, 2022
Status Active
Last Updated December 12, 2025

Credit Report Results

International Credit Risk Assessment Moderate Risk
Source Creditsafe
Last Updated December 12, 2025
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14 Geitauer Straße München, Germany 81379

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