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Fundraising Support for Your Next Growth Round

We help founders prepare, structure, and execute successful fundraising processes: from the financial model and investor pitch to investor outreach and due diligence, all the way through to term sheet negotiations.

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You're doing the right thing, but you don't have reliable figures.

Your story isn't ready for investors

The company has potential, but its narrative, financial metrics, and capital requirements are not yet clear enough to investors.

The process has no structure

Alongside day-to-day operations, fundraising can quickly become overwhelming. We provide structure, a schedule, and focus.

It's hard to defend your rating

You need a valuation strategy that reflects your performance, the market context, and investors' expectations.

You're not reaching the right investors

A strong funding round starts with finding investors who understand your industry, your stage, and your ambitions.

Due Diligence Slows You Down

Missing documents, unclear KPIs, and slow Q&As can undermine investor confidence and delay the funding round.

Term sheets are becoming complex

A good result doesn't depend solely on the rating. Structure, rights, and long-term direction are just as important.

Here's how we support you

Fundraising Preparation

  • Review and Refine the Financial Model

  • Define Capital Requirements and Use of Funds

  • Preparing Materials for Investor Presentation

  • Organizing the Data Room

Investor Story & Positioning

  • Refine Your Equity Story

  • Translating KPIs into a Compelling Investor Narrative

  • Prepare pitch materials and the financial appendix

  • Adjust the story to the phase, sector, and round size

Address to Investors

  • Create a prioritized investor long list

  • Identify relevant venture capital firms or strategic investors

  • Support Outreach and Follow-up

  • Coordinate meetings, Q&A sessions, and the process flow

Due Diligence, Terms & Closing

  • Support Investor Due Diligence

  • Prepare and compare proposals; prepare responses and financial analyses

  • Compare Term Sheets and Key Terms

  • Support the negotiation strategy through to closing

Hands-on support, ensuring a successful closing.

Our team supports founders with the financial, strategic, and operational work that makes up a successful fundraising process.

Emiel de Groot

Principal

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Fundraising specialist for Series A+ rounds, focusing on food, impact, and first-of-a-kind factories.

Previous Roles & Projects:

  • Fundraising Advisor | B2B Food Ingredients, Series B
  • Fundraising Advisor | Circular Food Startup (B2B & B2C)
  • CFO & Fundraising Advisor | AI SaaS Startup, Seed Round

Ash Krishna

Principal

Generalist

Supports founders and investors with fundraising preparation, modeling, and process guidance.

Previous Roles & Projects:

  • Interim CFO & Fundraising Support | Deep Tech Hardware, Series A
  • CFO & Fundraising Support | 20+ employees, €8 million in funding
  • Sell-Side M&A Advisor | Industrial B2B Marketplace | €2 million in revenue

Can post transactions to: Exact Online, Xero, QuickBooks

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Consultants

100

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Due Diligence Processes

60

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Fundraising & M&A Transactions

800

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Clients

A Structured M&A Process in 4 Steps

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Preparation

We review your finances, refine the business case, determine your capital needs, and prepare the materials that investors expect.

Address to Investors

We identify and prioritize relevant investors, support outreach efforts, and assist with initial meetings, follow-ups, and Q&As.

Due Diligence

We set up the data room, answer investors' questions, and keep the process moving forward with clear financial analyses and documentation.

Terms & Closing

We provide support with term sheet comparisons, negotiation strategies, and transaction documentation through to closing.

The Perfect Starting Point: Fundraising Readiness Check

Before you start reaching out to investors, it’s worth checking whether your finances, pitch, and materials are ready. In a quick readiness check, we’ll identify what’s missing and what needs to be improved before you go to market.

What We Review

  • Quality of the Financial Model and Forecast
  • Capital Requirements and Use of Funds
  • KPI Reporting and Investor Metrics
  • Pitch Deck and Financial Appendix
  • Completeness of the Data Room

What You Get

  • A Clear Picture of Willingness to Donate
  • Prioritized Preparation Roadmap
  • Key Gaps to Address Before Investor Outreach
  • Practical Next Steps for the Fundraising Process

Are you considering an exit or an acquisition?

Let's discuss where you are in the process, what investors expect, and how we can help you carry out a structured fundraising process. We'll get back to you within 24 hours.

Discuss fundraising

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Bas Scheele

Managing Partner

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I tell if my company is ready to start fundraising?
What is the difference between investor readiness and fundraising support?
What types of funding rounds do you support?
Can you introduce us to some investors?
Do you also help with term sheets and negotiations?