Success Story: Informed
Executive summary
💵 EUR 1.5 m project volume accredited for non-dilutive cash funding
📉 Development of a new AI-supported approach to curating journalistic contents
"Advice from FUNDED's experts and clearly structured processes helped us a lot with the research grant"
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Interview with Benjamin Mateev, Founder of Informed
Background Information
Q: Can you provide a brief overview of your company and what you offer?
Benjamin Mateev: Informed is a platform dedicated to providing users with high-quality, curated journalism. Our mission is to help people stay informed with trustworthy and relevant news, curated by experts and supported by cutting-edge AI technologies. We aim to revolutionize the way news is consumed.
Q: What specific product or service from FUNDED have you used?
Benjamin Mateev: We utilized FUNDED's Grant Support Service to secure non-dilutive funds for developing an innovative AI-supported approach to curating journalistic content. Additionally, we use FUNDED's SaaS solution, FundedOS, for the documentation and disbursement of the grant. Without FUNDED's support, we probably would not have obtained the funding.
Experience with FUNDED
Q: What challenges were you facing before using FUNDED?
Benjamin Mateev: Without FUNDED's support, it would have been extremely complex and time-consuming to find the appropriate funding programs and correctly prepare the extensive applications. The entire process, from identifying funding opportunities to applying, would have been a significant challenge, especially given the technical requirements of our project. Thanks to FUNDED's expertise, this process was greatly simplified and efficiently managed.
Q: How did you discover FUNDED?
Benjamin Mateev: We discovered FUNDED through recommendations and positive reviews from other companies that had successfully secured funding with their support.
Implementation and Use
Q: How was the onboarding and implementation process with FUNDED?
Benjamin Mateev: The onboarding process with FUNDED was very efficient and well-structured. From the beginning, we felt supported by their deep expertise and clear processes. FUNDED's consultants quickly grasped the technical details of our project and assisted us with precise, high-quality documentation.
Q: How are you using FUNDED’s product or service in your business?
Benjamin Mateev: We use FUNDED's SaaS solution, FundedOS, to manage all the grant documentation and ensure smooth disbursement. Additionally, we rely on their consulting services for ongoing support and strategic advice. These services have proven to be extremely valuable, and we plan to continue using FUNDED for future funding projects.
Results and Benefits
Q: What specific results or improvements have you seen since using FUNDED?
Benjamin Mateev: The team at FUNDED saved us significant time and effort. Their support was crucial in securing the funding we needed to implement our project. FundedOS has helped us greatly reduce the documentation workload and accelerate the disbursement of funds.
Q: Can you provide any metrics or data to support these results?
Benjamin Mateev: With FUNDED's help, we successfully accredited 1.5 million EUR of project cost for funding for the development of our AI-supported curation approach. This funding was essential to achieving our goals and advancing our vision of providing high-quality, curated journalism.
Feedback and Recommendations
Q: What do you like most about FUNDED’s product or service?
Benjamin Mateev: I am particularly impressed by the combination of deep expertise and the practical SaaS solution, FundedOS. The team at FUNDED brings extensive experience from various consulting and academic institutions, making them an incredibly competent partner. FundedOS significantly simplifies managing the complex documentation requirements.
Q: Do you have any recommendations for other businesses considering using FUNDED?
Benjamin Mateev: The world of grant funding is complex and requires specialized knowledge. FUNDED has a team of experienced consultants and academics. Their SaaS solution, FundedOS, is a huge help in managing grant funds and meeting documentation requirements.
Q: Any additional comments or feedback?
Benjamin Mateev: The processes following the approval of grant funding can be very extensive and time-consuming. FundedOS has been a tremendous help in this regard. It was also invaluable to have real experts assist us with the application and submission process.
Personal Insights
Q: Can you share a bit about your role and background?
Benjamin Mateev: As the founder of Informed, it is my responsibility to determine the strategic direction of our company and ensure that we achieve our goals. My professional background is in journalism and technology, which has helped me drive the development of Informed and create innovative solutions for news consumption.
Q: What excites you most about your industry and the future of your business?
Benjamin Mateev: The potential of AI-supported curation to change the way people consume news is fascinating. I am excited to help shape the future of journalism and ensure that high-quality, curated content is accessible to a broad audience. Our goal is to make news consumption more efficient and user-friendly.
