{"id":14162,"date":"2026-08-14T13:36:40","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T11:36:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/x-group.de\/home-entwurf\/"},"modified":"2026-10-13T15:05:42","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T13:05:42","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/","title":{"rendered":"Homepage | X-Group"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"xg-preview-v2\"><header class=\"xg-head\"><div class=\"xg-wrap xg-head-inner\"><a aria-label=\"X-Group homepage\" class=\"xg-logo\" href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"X-Group\" height=\"47\" src=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/X-GROUP-logo-250x86.png\" width=\"126\"\/><\/a><button aria-controls=\"xg-main-nav\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"xg-menu-toggle\">Menu<\/button><nav aria-label=\"Main navigation\" class=\"xg-nav\" id=\"xg-main-nav\"><details><summary>Financing<\/summary><div class=\"xg-subnav\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/startup-financing\/\">Start-up Financing<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/kfw-startgeld\/\">KfW StartGeld<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/financing-rejected\/\">Financing Rejected<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/business-acquisition-financing\/\">Business Acquisition<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/restaurant-financing\/\">Gastronomy<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/restaurant-acquisition-financing\/\">Restaurant Takeover<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/medical-practice-acquisition-financing\/\">Practice Takeover<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/pharmacy-financing\/\">Pharmacy<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/retail-financing\/\">Retail<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/trades-business-financing\/\">Craft Business<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/financing-check\/\">Financing Check<\/a><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Funding<\/summary><div class=\"xg-subnav\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/startup-grant\/\">Start-up Grant (Gr\u00fcndungszuschuss)<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/avgs-startup-coaching\/\">AVGS Start-up Coaching<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/bafa-consulting\/\">BAFA Consultancy Funding<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/funding\/\">Overview of Funding Options<\/a><\/div><\/details><details><summary>Services<\/summary><div class=\"xg-subnav\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/services\/\">All Services &amp; 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Downloads<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCmlJMIv8lRTEkXNHcFzQtZw\/\">YouTube<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/\">English<\/a><\/div><\/details><\/nav><a class=\"xg-btn xg-head-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/financing-check\/\">Financing Check<\/a><\/div><\/header><main>\n<section aria-labelledby=\"xg-hero-title\" class=\"xg-hero\">\n<div class=\"xg-wrap xg-hero-grid\">\n<div class=\"xg-hero-copy\">\n<span class=\"xg-eyebrow\">Daniel Sch\u00e4fer and team \u2013 the start-up financiers<\/span>\n<h1 id=\"xg-hero-title\">We make start-ups and businesses <span>ready for financing and eligible for funding.<\/span><\/h1>\n<p class=\"xg-hero-intro\">Business plan, financial plan, funding and financing applications: Daniel Sch\u00e4fer and the X-Group team help you to plan your project transparently and prepare the next steps.<\/p>\n<div class=\"xg-actions\"><a class=\"xg-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/financing-check\/\">Start Financing Check \u2197<\/a><a class=\"xg-btn xg-btn-outline\" href=\"#kalender\">Free Initial Consultation \u2197<\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"xg-hero-small\">Free Initial Consultation \u00b7 Personal Advice Nationwide<\/p><a class=\"xg-hero-google\" href=\"https:\/\/g.co\/kgs\/cJYX692\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Google\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/sm.png\" width=\"350\"\/><span>Google Reviews <strong>Read our clients&#8217; experiences \u2197<\/strong><\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-label=\"The people behind X-Group\" aria-roledescription=\"carousel\" class=\"xg-hero-portrait xg-hero-slider\" data-hero-slider=\"\" data-language=\"de\" role=\"region\"><figure aria-label=\"1 of 4\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" class=\"xg-hero-slide is-active\" data-person=\"daniel\" role=\"group\"><a aria-label=\"Daniel Sch\u00e4fer on the team page\" class=\"xg-team-slide-link\" href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/team\/#daniel-schaefer\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" alt=\"Daniel Sch\u00e4fer\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Daniel-Schaefer-1-1024x1024.jpg\" width=\"600\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"xg-nameplate\"><a class=\"xg-team-name-link\" href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/team\/#daniel-schaefer\"><strong>Daniel Sch\u00e4fer<\/strong><\/a><span>Start-up financing \u00b7 Founder of X-Group<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><figure aria-label=\"2 of 4\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" class=\"xg-hero-slide\" data-person=\"wagner\" hidden=\"\" role=\"group\"><a aria-label=\"Markus Wagner on the team page\" class=\"xg-team-slide-link\" href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/team\/#markus-wagner\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Markus Wagner\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"600\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/markus-wagner-ki-20261011.webp\" width=\"600\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"xg-nameplate\"><a class=\"xg-team-name-link\" href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/team\/#markus-wagner\"><strong>Markus Wagner<\/strong><\/a><span>Specialist in Bank Meetings and Start-up Coaching<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><figure aria-label=\"3 of 4\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" class=\"xg-hero-slide\" data-person=\"schipper\" hidden=\"\" role=\"group\"><a aria-label=\"Matthias Schipper on the team page\" class=\"xg-team-slide-link\" href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/team\/#matthias-schipper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Matthias Schipper\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"600\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/matthias-schipper-ki-20261011.webp\" width=\"600\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"xg-nameplate\"><a class=\"xg-team-name-link\" href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/team\/#matthias-schipper\"><strong>Matthias Schipper<\/strong><\/a><span>Financing and Consulting Specialist<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><figure aria-label=\"4 of 4\" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" class=\"xg-hero-slide\" data-person=\"team\" hidden=\"\" role=\"group\"><a aria-label=\"Meet the X-Group team\" class=\"xg-team-slide-link\" href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/team\/#team\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"The X-Group team\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"959\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/xgroup-team-brandenburger-tor-20261009.jpg\" width=\"1280\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"xg-nameplate\"><a class=\"xg-team-name-link\" href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/team\/#team\"><strong>The X-Group team<\/strong><\/a><span>Personal advice. Working together on your venture.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><div class=\"xg-slider-controls\"><button aria-label=\"Previous image\" data-slider-prev=\"\" type=\"button\">\u2039<\/button><div class=\"xg-slider-dots\"><button aria-label=\"Daniel Sch\u00e4fer\" aria-pressed=\"true\" data-slider-to=\"0\" type=\"button\"><span><\/span><\/button><button aria-label=\"Markus Wagner\" aria-pressed=\"false\" data-slider-to=\"1\" type=\"button\"><span><\/span><\/button><button aria-label=\"Matthias Schipper\" aria-pressed=\"false\" data-slider-to=\"2\" type=\"button\"><span><\/span><\/button><button aria-label=\"The X-Group team\" aria-pressed=\"false\" data-slider-to=\"3\" type=\"button\"><span><\/span><\/button><\/div><button aria-label=\"Next image\" data-slider-next=\"\" type=\"button\">\u203a<\/button><button aria-label=\"Pause slideshow\" data-slider-pause=\"\" type=\"button\">\u2161<\/button><\/div><span aria-atomic=\"true\" aria-live=\"polite\" class=\"xg-slider-announcement\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"xg-trust\"><div class=\"xg-wrap xg-trust-inner\"><div class=\"xg-trust-item\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"xg-trust-mark\">\u2197<\/span><div><strong>Start-up experience since 2002<\/strong><small>The X-Group by your side<\/small><\/div><\/div><div class=\"xg-trust-item\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"xg-trust-mark\">\u25ce<\/span><div><strong>Personal advice nationwide<\/strong><small>One contact person. One clear next step.<\/small><\/div><\/div><div class=\"xg-trust-item\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"xg-trust-mark\">\u2713<\/span><div><strong>Planning, Funding &amp; Financing<\/strong><small>Tailored to your project together<\/small><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section class=\"xg-section\" id=\"dein-vorhaben\"><div class=\"xg-wrap\">\n<div class=\"xg-section-top\"><div><span class=\"xg-eyebrow\">Where are you right now?<\/span><h2>Your project.<br\/>Your next step.<\/h2><\/div><p>You do not need to know yet which programme is suitable. We start with your situation.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"xg-paths\">\n<article class=\"xg-path\" id=\"gruendungszuschuss\"><div class=\"xg-path-no\"><span>01 \/ START-UP GRANT<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2197<\/span><\/div><h3>From unemployment to self-employment.<\/h3><p>Are you receiving ALG I (German unemployment benefit) and want to start a business? We will clarify with you the next steps for your business plan, financial planning, and a possible start-up grant (Gr\u00fcndungszuschuss).<\/p><a class=\"xg-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/startup-grant\/\">View requirements &amp; process \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article class=\"xg-path\" id=\"finanzierung\"><div class=\"xg-path-no\"><span>02 \/ CAPITAL REQUIREMENT<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2197<\/span><\/div><h3>The idea is in place.<br\/>Now the capital is missing.<\/h3><p>Whether for equipment, inventory, staff or takeover: We present capital requirements, own funds and possible financing options in a transparent way.<\/p><a class=\"xg-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/startup-financing\/\">View financing options \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<article class=\"xg-path\" id=\"ablehnung\"><div class=\"xg-path-no\"><span>03 \/ BANK REJECTION<\/span><span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2197<\/span><\/div><h3>The bank has said no. What now?<\/h3><p>We review the reasons, your business plan and the figures. This makes it clear which points need to be addressed before a new attempt.<\/p><a class=\"xg-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/financing-rejected\/\">Understand reasons for rejection \u2197<\/a><\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"xg-section xg-problem\"><div class=\"xg-wrap\"><div class=\"xg-content-grid\"><div><span class=\"xg-eyebrow\">What is behind a financing application<\/span><h2>No bank finances an idea alone.<\/h2><p class=\"xg-problem-explanation\">A bank must be able to understand what you need the money for and how your business will cover interest and repayments. For this, your business concept and figures must be consistent.<\/p><div class=\"xg-bank-questions\"><div><strong>What will the money be used for?<\/strong><p>List purchases, start-up costs and ongoing expenses until sufficient income is reached. Add quotations and a transparent reserve.<\/p><\/div><div><strong>How will your revenues be generated?<\/strong><p>Explain prices, customer numbers and capacity utilisation. Base your planning on these assumptions, rather than simply entering a desired turnover.<\/p><\/div><div><strong>Will there be enough money for due payments?<\/strong><p>The liquidity plan shows incoming and outgoing payments by month. This makes bottlenecks due to payment terms, taxes or repayments visible.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div><figure class=\"xg-planning-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Documents and working materials for financial planning\" height=\"960\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gruendungsplanung-schreibtisch-20261006.webp\" width=\"1440\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"xg-note\"><strong>Your first concrete step<\/strong><ul class=\"xg-list\"><li>Collect quotations and monthly fixed costs.<\/li><li>Justify revenue assumptions with prices and achievable customer numbers.<\/li><li>Compare your own funds with the remaining financing gap.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><p><strong>Our work:<\/strong> We check your business plan and figures for gaps, work with you to develop the missing plans, and prepare the documents for the relevant recipient.<\/p><a class=\"xg-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/financial-plan\/\">What belongs in a financial plan \u2197<\/a><\/div><\/div><p class=\"xg-sources\">Further professional sources: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ihk.de\/darmstadt\/produktmarken\/gruendung\/gruendung-in-6-schritten\/businessplan-2538344\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">IHK: Business Plan and Financial Planning<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"xg-section\" id=\"businessplan\"><div class=\"xg-wrap\"><span class=\"xg-eyebrow\">The X-Group Offering<\/span><h2>Consulting, planning and financing from a single source.<\/h2><div class=\"xg-service-list\"><article class=\"xg-service\"><span>01<\/span><h3>Funding and financing applications<\/h3><p>We compile the required information and documents, prepare applications, and support you with queries until a decision is made and the agreed funds are allocated.<\/p><a class=\"xg-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/funding\/\">Learn more \u2197<\/a><\/article><article class=\"xg-service\"><span>02<\/span><h3>Funding research<\/h3><p>We review the funding purpose, location, business stage and costs. Based on this, we identify suitable programmes, responsible authorities and next steps.<\/p><a class=\"xg-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/funding\/\">Learn more \u2197<\/a><\/article><article class=\"xg-service\"><span>03<\/span><h3>Financial Plan<\/h3><p>We create or revise capital requirements, revenue and cost planning, profitability and liquidity. The figures must fit your business model.<\/p><a class=\"xg-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/financial-plan\/\">Learn more \u2197<\/a><\/article><article class=\"xg-service\"><span>04<\/span><h3>Business Plan and Pitch Deck<\/h3><p>We explain your offering, target customers, competition, sales and implementation in a way that enables the recipient to understand your assumptions.<\/p><a class=\"xg-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/business-plan\/\">Learn more \u2197<\/a><\/article><article class=\"xg-service\"><span>05<\/span><h3>Financing advice<\/h3><p>We match your capital requirements with available equity and possible financing components, and prepare the enquiry for your financing partner.<\/p><a class=\"xg-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/startup-financing\/\">Learn more \u2197<\/a><\/article><article class=\"xg-service\"><span>06<\/span><h3>Conceptual consulting<\/h3><p>Our consultants and coaches work with you on specific questions regarding your business model, management, sales, organisation and business development.<\/p><a class=\"xg-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/services\/#module\">Learn more \u2197<\/a><\/article><\/div><div class=\"xg-related\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/services\/\">Packages and all 24 consulting modules \u2197<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/downloads\/\">Download forms \u2197<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"xg-section xg-process\" id=\"ablauf\"><div class=\"xg-wrap\"><span class=\"xg-eyebrow\">How we work together<\/span><h2>What we develop with you \u2013 in four steps.<\/h2><div class=\"xg-steps\">\n<div class=\"xg-step\"><b>01 \/ REVIEW<\/b><h3>Review the initial situation.<\/h3><p>Record your project, capital requirements, own funds and existing documents. Note any open questions and possible funding routes.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"xg-step\"><b>02 \/ PREPARE<\/b><h3>Create the plan.<\/h3><p>Explain your business model, pricing and sales in the business plan. Calculate investments, ongoing costs, profitability and liquidity.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"xg-step\"><b>03 \/ APPLY<\/b><h3>Prepare the application.<\/h3><p>Compile the required evidence and applications for the bank or funding body. Prepare for queries and the financing meeting.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"xg-step\"><b>04 \/ IMPLEMENT<\/b><h3>Support implementation.<\/h3><p>Process feedback, coordinate necessary adjustments and, if required, continue with controlling and business consulting.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><figure class=\"xg-process-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Discussion about entrepreneurial projects \u2013 motif from the previous X-Group appearance\" height=\"1278\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Business-Meeting-Outdoor-Hochhaeuser-scaled.jpg\" width=\"1917\"\/><\/figure><a class=\"xg-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/startup-financing\/\">View the financing advice process \u2197<\/a><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"xg-section xg-reviews\" id=\"bewertungen\"><div class=\"xg-wrap\"><div class=\"xg-section-top\"><div><span class=\"xg-eyebrow\">Trust is built through experience<\/span><h2>What our clients say.<br\/>And who assesses our quality.<\/h2><\/div><p>See for yourself: with client reviews, personal testimonials and the X-Group quality seals.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"xg-review-grid\"><a class=\"xg-review-panel\" href=\"https:\/\/g.co\/kgs\/cJYX692\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Google\" height=\"350\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/sm.png\" width=\"350\"\/><div><span class=\"xg-eyebrow\">Directly on Google<\/span><h3>Google Reviews<\/h3><p>Read how clients have experienced working with us.<\/p><span class=\"xg-text-link\">Read all Google reviews <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2197<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/a><a class=\"xg-review-panel\" href=\"https:\/\/www.provenexpert.com\/x-group-institut-fuer-gruendung-finanzierung-geschaeftsentwicklung\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"ProvenExpert Rating Seal\" height=\"150\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/siegel-proven.png\" width=\"150\"\/><div><span class=\"xg-eyebrow\">Independent client feedback<\/span><h3>ProvenExpert<\/h3><p>More experiences and reviews on our public profile.<\/p><span class=\"xg-text-link\">View reviews <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2197<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"xg-quality-seals\"><span>Quality, qualifications &amp; memberships<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/team\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Quality seals and memberships from the existing X-Group presence, including KMU-Berater, T\u00dcV NORD, GUTcert and ProvenExpert\" height=\"77\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/siegel-banner-neu-1024x77.png\" width=\"1024\"\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"xg-existing-media\"><span>As seen in<\/span><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"YouTube\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/youtubelogo1-r77rkt67kunsc2iqzb8mq9wjq8lgq440ul60jm3zvc.png\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Gr\u00fcnderwoche Deutschland (German Founders' Week)\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/gwd-logo-a_2106101-r77rkt67kunsc2iqzb8mq9wjq8lgq440ul60jm3zzi.png\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"xg-section\" id=\"erfahrungen\"><div class=\"xg-wrap\"><div class=\"xg-section-top\"><div><span class=\"xg-eyebrow\">People who have started up with us<\/span><h2>Their projects.<br\/>Their experiences.<\/h2><\/div><a class=\"xg-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/client-results\/\">More client feedback <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2197<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"xg-cases\">\n<article class=\"xg-case\"><div class=\"xg-video-stage\"><button aria-label=\"Dominik Fischer \u2013 Play customer testimonial\" class=\"xg-video-trigger\" data-video-id=\"822239829\" data-video-provider=\"vimeo\" data-video-title=\"Dominik Fischer \u2013 Kundenstimme\" type=\"button\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Dominik Fischer \u2013 Customer testimonial\" class=\"xg-video-cover\" height=\"360\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Thumbnail-Dominik-Fischer.png\" width=\"640\"\/><span class=\"xg-play\">\u25b6 Play video<\/span><\/button><\/div><p class=\"xg-video-caption\">Playing the video will establish a connection to Vimeo.<\/p><blockquote>&#8220;To be successful, we have to work with professionals \u2013 and we achieved that.&#8221;<\/blockquote><div class=\"xg-case-person\"><strong>Dominik Fischer<\/strong><small>Managing Director Acolyne \u00b7 E-Commerce<\/small><\/div><div class=\"xg-case-facts\"><p><strong>Initial situation:<\/strong> External capital was needed for the FBA business; several banks initially declined.<\/p><p><strong>Action taken:<\/strong> Together with X-Group, the business plan was revised for financing.<\/p><p><strong>Result:<\/strong> The published client case describes subsequent KfW financing.<\/p><a class=\"xg-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/client-results\/#fall-dominik\">Client case in detail \u2197<\/a><\/div><\/article>\n<article class=\"xg-case\"><div class=\"xg-video-stage\"><button aria-label=\"Katharina Z\u00e4pernick \u2013 Play customer testimonial\" class=\"xg-video-trigger\" data-video-id=\"844891909\" data-video-provider=\"vimeo\" data-video-title=\"Katharina Z\u00e4pernick \u2013 Kundenstimme\" type=\"button\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Katharina Z\u00e4pernick \u2013 Customer testimonial\" class=\"xg-video-cover\" height=\"360\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Katharina-Zaepernick.png\" width=\"640\"\/><span class=\"xg-play\">\u25b6 Play video<\/span><\/button><\/div><p class=\"xg-video-caption\">Playing the video will establish a connection to Vimeo.<\/p><blockquote>&#8220;Without X-Group, I would have had no direction.&#8221;<\/blockquote><div class=\"xg-case-person\"><strong>Katharina Z\u00e4pernick<\/strong><small>Master Orthopaedic Shoemaker \u00b7 Craft<\/small><\/div><div class=\"xg-case-facts\"><p><strong>Initial situation:<\/strong> After unemployment, the move into self-employment was to be prepared with a start-up grant (Gr\u00fcndungszuschuss).<\/p><p><strong>Action taken:<\/strong> X-Group supported with the business plan, financial planning, marketing strategy and website.<\/p><p><strong>Result:<\/strong> According to the published client report, the business plan could be submitted and the start-up grant (Gr\u00fcndungszuschuss) was approved.<\/p><a class=\"xg-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/client-results\/#fall-katharina\">Client case in detail \u2197<\/a><\/div><\/article>\n<article class=\"xg-case\"><div class=\"xg-video-stage\"><button aria-label=\"Kurt Woischytzky \u2013 Play customer testimonial\" class=\"xg-video-trigger\" data-video-id=\"844879843\" data-video-provider=\"vimeo\" data-video-title=\"Kurt Woischytzky \u2013 Kundenstimme\" type=\"button\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Kurt Woischytzky \u2013 Customer testimonial\" class=\"xg-video-cover\" height=\"360\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Kurt-Woischytzky.png\" width=\"640\"\/><span class=\"xg-play\">\u25b6 Play video<\/span><\/button><\/div><p class=\"xg-video-caption\">Playing the video will establish a connection to Vimeo.<\/p><blockquote>&#8220;Anyone who wants to run their business successfully in the future is in good hands with X-Group.&#8221;<\/blockquote><div class=\"xg-case-person\"><strong>Kurt Woischytzky<\/strong><small>Managing Director kurtcreative \u00b7 Media<\/small><\/div><div class=\"xg-case-facts\"><p><strong>Initial situation:<\/strong> The initially part-time business for podcasts and audio advertising was to become a full-time self-employment.<\/p><p><strong>Action taken:<\/strong> The business concept, market analysis, business plan and figures were developed with X-Group.<\/p><p><strong>Result:<\/strong> The client report describes the subsequent transition to full self-employment.<\/p><a class=\"xg-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/client-results\/#fall-kurt\">Client case in detail \u2197<\/a><\/div><\/article>\n<\/div><p class=\"xg-case-note\">Personal experiences from individual consultations. Results depend on the project and individual circumstances.<\/p><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"xg-section xg-daniel\" id=\"daniel\"><div class=\"xg-wrap\"><div class=\"xg-daniel-grid\"><figure class=\"xg-daniel-photo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Daniel Sch\u00e4fer in profile, original recording with AI-enhanced sharpness\" height=\"1200\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/daniel-schaefer-portrait-restauriert-20261006.webp\" width=\"1200\"\/><figcaption>Daniel Sch\u00e4fer <span class=\"xg-muted\" style=\"color:#bdcbd4\">\/ Founder of X-Group<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><div><span class=\"xg-eyebrow\">Your project needs a counterpart<\/span><h2>Daniel Sch\u00e4fer and team \u2013 the start-up financiers<\/h2><p>Starting a business raises many questions. Daniel Sch\u00e4fer combines the entrepreneur&#8217;s perspective with preparation for questions from banks and funding bodies.<\/p><p>The focus is on your specific case: your idea, your figures and the next steps. Behind Daniel is the X-Group team, providing advice and support with implementation.<\/p><div class=\"xg-expertise\"><span>Start-up Financing<\/span><span>Business &amp; Financial Planning<\/span><span>Funding<\/span><span>Succession<\/span><\/div><div class=\"xg-daniel-video\"><div class=\"xg-video-stage\"><button aria-label=\"Daniel Sch\u00e4fer: Bank declines \u2013 play the AI error\" class=\"xg-video-trigger\" data-video-id=\"DlBuvK70pTw\" data-video-provider=\"youtube\" data-video-title=\"Daniel Sch\u00e4fer: Bank lehnt ab \u2013 der KI-Fehler\" type=\"button\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Daniel Sch\u00e4fer: Bank declines \u2013 the AI error\" class=\"xg-video-person\" height=\"360\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Daniel-Schaefer-1-1024x1024.jpg\" width=\"640\"\/><span class=\"xg-play\">\u25b6 Play video<\/span><\/button><\/div><p class=\"xg-video-caption\">Playing the video will establish a connection to YouTube.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"xg-related\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/team\/#team\">More about Daniel Sch\u00e4fer \u2197<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"xg-team\" id=\"team\"><div class=\"xg-team-portraits\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Markus Wagner\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Markus-Wagner.png\" width=\"64\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Matthias Schipper\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Matthias-Schipper.png\" width=\"64\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Gaby Cammerer\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/gaby-cammerer.png\" width=\"64\"\/><\/div><div><h3>Personal guidance. Joint implementation.<\/h3><p>The X-Group team brings together a range of expertise for your project.<\/p><\/div><a class=\"xg-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/team\/\">Meet the team <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2197<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"xg-section xg-check-teaser\" id=\"finanzierungscheck\"><div class=\"xg-wrap\"><div class=\"xg-section-top\"><div><span class=\"xg-eyebrow\">Financing Check<\/span><h2>First assess your starting point. Then plan your next steps in a targeted way.<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div><p>In the financing check, you describe your project, capital requirements, available documents and open questions. Your contact details are only requested at the end. This allows X-Group to process your enquiry with the necessary context.<\/p><\/div><a class=\"xg-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/financing-check\/\">Start financing check <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2197<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/section><section class=\"xg-section xg-booking-section\" id=\"erstgespraech\"><div class=\"xg-wrap\"><div class=\"xg-section-top\"><div><span class=\"xg-eyebrow\">Speak with us in person<\/span><h2>Your free initial consultation<\/h2><\/div><\/div><p class=\"xg-booking-intro\">Select an available appointment. We will discuss your project, your open questions, and whether working together makes sense.<\/p><div class=\"xg-booking-grid\"><div class=\"xg-booking-info\"><div class=\"xg-booking-people\"><a class=\"xg-booking-person\" href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/team\/#viktoria-rieger\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Viktoria Rieger\" height=\"88\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/viktoria-rieger-bitrix-profile.png\" width=\"88\"\/><span><small>Your contact<\/small><strong>Viktoria Rieger<\/strong><\/span><\/a><a class=\"xg-booking-person\" href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/team\/#anika-fischer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Anika Fischer\" height=\"88\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/anika-fischer-bitrix-profile.png\" width=\"88\"\/><span><small>Your contact<\/small><strong>Anika Fischer<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div><h3>How to prepare<\/h3><ul class=\"xg-list\"><li>Note down your project, your desired start date, and your approximate capital requirements.<\/li><li>Have any existing plans, bank feedback or funding documents ready.<\/li><li>Gather the two or three questions you would like to clarify first.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"xg-booking-note\">You do not need a finished business plan for an initial consultation. A conversation does not constitute a funding or financing commitment.<\/p><a class=\"xg-booking-google\" href=\"https:\/\/g.co\/kgs\/cJYX692\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Google\" height=\"42\" src=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/sm.png\" width=\"42\"\/><span><strong>Our clients&#8217; experiences<\/strong><small>Read Google reviews \u2197<\/small><\/span><\/a><\/div><div><div class=\"xg-booking-shell\" id=\"kalender\">\n\n<script>\n  if (typeof hasAmeliaEntitiesApiCall === 'undefined' && ('' === '' && '' === '' && '' !== '1')) {\n    var hasAmeliaEntitiesApiCall = true;\n  }\n  var ameliaShortcodeData = (typeof ameliaShortcodeData === 'undefined') ? 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This includes financing and business valuation.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details class=\"xg-details\"><summary>Business plan and positioning<\/summary><div><p>Your offer, target customers, competition, sales and implementation must be clearly described and aligned with each other.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details class=\"xg-details\"><summary>Financial planning and capital requirements<\/summary><div><p>Investments, ongoing costs, liquidity reserves and available funds are brought together in a comprehensive plan.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details class=\"xg-details\"><summary>Funding and financing structure<\/summary><div><p>Public funding opportunities and private financing components are categorised by purpose, requirements and chronological order.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details class=\"xg-details\"><summary>Entrepreneurial team and organisation<\/summary><div><p>Tasks, skills and responsibilities are as much a part of the project as the figures. X-Group offers consulting, team coaching, teambuilding and Birkman personality assessments for this purpose.<\/p><\/div><\/details><details class=\"xg-details\"><summary>Controlling after launch<\/summary><div><p>Key figures and target\/actual comparisons help to identify deviations in revenue, costs and liquidity at an early stage.<\/p><\/div><\/details><\/div><div class=\"xg-related\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/services\/#module\">View all 24 consulting modules \u2197<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"xg-section\" id=\"wissen\"><div class=\"xg-wrap\"><div class=\"xg-section-top\"><div><span class=\"xg-eyebrow\">Knowledge that moves you forward<\/span><h2>Better prepared.<br\/>Clearer decisions.<\/h2><\/div><a class=\"xg-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/knowledge\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">View all guides \u2197<\/a><\/div><div class=\"xg-articles\"><a class=\"xg-article\" href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/rejected-five-times-why-ai-generated-business-plans-fail-at-the-bank\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" height=\"360\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/beitragsbild-13901.png\" width=\"640\"\/><small>Bank meeting &amp; business plan<\/small><h3>Rejected five times: Why AI-generated business plans fail at the bank<\/h3><span class=\"xg-text-link\">Read article <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2197<\/span><\/span><\/a><a class=\"xg-article\" href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/building-a-company-ready-for-financing-the-path-to-a-loan\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" height=\"360\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/beitragsbild-13928.png\" width=\"640\"\/><small>Start-up Financing<\/small><h3>Building a company ready for financing: The path to a loan<\/h3><span class=\"xg-text-link\">Read article <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2197<\/span><\/span><\/a><a class=\"xg-article\" href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/7-funding-options-for-founders\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" height=\"360\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/38.jpg\" width=\"640\"\/><small>Funding<\/small><h3>7 funding options for founders<\/h3><span class=\"xg-text-link\">Read article <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2197<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"xg-section xg-faq\" id=\"fragen\"><div class=\"xg-wrap xg-faq-grid\"><div><span class=\"xg-eyebrow\">Frequently asked questions<\/span><h2>What you want to know before the<br\/>first step.<\/h2><\/div><div>\n<details><summary>I only have an idea so far. Am I in the right place?<\/summary><p>Yes. For an initial orientation, you do not need to bring a finished business plan. In the consultation, we clarify your current position and which information and documents are important next.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Can you help if the bank has already rejected my application?<\/summary><p>We can review the reasons and your previous documents together. This may reveal possible approaches for revision. We cannot promise a new approval.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Can your consulting services be funded?<\/summary><p>Depending on your situation, funding may be possible. Together we will check which programmes fit your project and which requirements need to be clarified before commissioning.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Is the financing check free of charge?<\/summary><p>Yes. In the online check, you describe your situation and can send an enquiry to X-Group. Regardless of this, you can book a free initial consultation directly in the calendar. Further services will be agreed before commissioning.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Do you also provide consulting outside Berlin?<\/summary><p>Yes, X-Group supports projects throughout Germany. You can discuss your concerns in a personal meeting without having to come to Berlin.<\/p><\/details>\n<details><summary>Will I always speak directly with Daniel Sch\u00e4fer?<\/summary><p>Daniel is responsible for the professional direction of X-Group. Who will support you personally depends on your needs and the relevant expertise within the team. We will clarify your contact person when arranging the appointment.<\/p><\/details>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"xg-final\"><div class=\"xg-wrap\"><h2>Let&#8217;s clarify your next step.<\/h2><p>Describe your project in the financing check or book a free initial consultation directly.<\/p><div class=\"xg-actions\"><a class=\"xg-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/financing-check\/\">Start financing check <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2197<\/span><\/a><a class=\"xg-btn xg-btn-outline\" href=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/en\/#kalender\">Free initial consultation <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2197<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/main><footer class=\"xg-footer\"><div class=\"xg-wrap\"><div class=\"xg-footer-top\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"X-Group\" height=\"56\" src=\"https:\/\/x-group.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/X-GROUP-logo-250x86.png\" width=\"150\"\/><p>We make start-ups and businesses ready for financing and eligible for 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