How do you turn an ambitious quantum roadmap into a credible financial story for investors?

​Quantum companies often operate with long development cycles, significant R&D requirements and uncertain commercialisation timelines. Building a robust financial model - and being able to explain the assumptions behind it - is therefore an important part of becoming investment-ready.

​In this session, Jordi Wardenburg will help founders connect their technology roadmap, team growth, capital expenditure, R&D plans, revenue expectations and funding needs into a coherent financial model and investor narrative.

​​From financial model to investor story

​A good financial forecast is more than a spreadsheet. It helps founders understand what resources are required to reach their next milestones and provides investors with a clearer picture of how the company plans to grow.

​The session will explore how to translate your business and technology roadmap into financial projections, and how to use those projections effectively in your investor pitch.

​​What we'll cover

​How to set up a proper financial forecast

​Connecting your technology roadmap to your financial model

​Headcount planning and R&D expenditure

​Capital expenditure and infrastructure requirements

​Revenue timing and commercial assumptions

​Understanding and communicating your funding need

​Financial projections in an investor pitch deck

​Financial proof points investors look for

​How to formulate a clear and credible financial ask

​How to connect the numbers to your broader investor story

​The goal is to help founders develop a financial story that is credible, understandable and aligned with the milestones needed to build a scalable quantum company.

​​About the speaker

​Jordi Wardenburg will lead the session, sharing practical guidance on financial modelling and how founders can translate their plans into an effective investor narrative.