We help Pre-Seed and Seed founders turn a raise into a structured, higher-probability process — from strategy and narrative to materials, investor readiness and execution.
01 / The Problem
Most teams don't have a deck problem. They have a fundraising-system problem.
02 / Approach
We work on the founders’ side — from “we need to raise” to an investor-ready fundraising process.
03 / Outcome
The deliverable isn't a prettier pitch deck. It's a company investors can understand and a process you can run.
Investors quickly understand the opportunity, timing and upside.
Deck, financials, data room and fundraising ask tell one consistent story.
You know how to pitch, answer difficult questions and handle objections.
You know whom to approach, how to prioritize investors and how to move conversations forward.
04 / Engagements
Every raise is different, so there is no one-size package. Choose the level of involvement you need — from focused preparation before outreach to hands-on support until the round closes.
For teams preparing to go to market that need the company, narrative and materials ready before systematic investor outreach.
Covers:
RESULT: Ready to launch a structured fundraising process.
For founders who want an experienced operator involved throughout the raise, not just during preparation.
Covers:
RESULT: We work alongside the founders, not outside the company.
For a small number of companies where our involvement can materially change the outcome and the long-term upside is exceptional.
Conditions:
05 / Selected work
A few examples of how founders turned a strong product into a clear investment case and a structured raise. Details are shared with permission.
Movie recommendation platform
Challenge:
A consumer product with an engaged audience, but no investor-ready business case yet.
What we did:
Built the business model, prepared the pitch and packaged the data room. Set up and ran the fundraising process.
RESULT / $530K raised across multiple rounds
SaaS platform for pet insurance
Challenge:
A product proven in one market that needed investment to scale into new ones.
What we did:
Built the business model, prepared the pitch and supported the fundraising process.
RESULT / $400K raised
E-commerce platform for functional drinks
Challenge:
Raise capital to launch the product in its beachhead market.
What we did:
Packaged the data room, prepared the pitch deck and made introductions to investors.
RESULT / €300K raised
06 / About
Oleh has raised capital from the founder's side — not just advised others on how to do it. As a co-founder and advisor, he has helped startups raise $4M+ at Pre-Seed and Seed, while staying directly involved in building the company: product, positioning, go-to-market and operating decisions. Oleh leads every fundraising strategy personally and brings in specialist expertise when the process requires it.
Financial modeling, unit economics, forecasts & fundraising business model.
Investment-grade pitch deck design & visual storytelling.
Fundraising transactions, investment documentation, corporate structuring & incorporation.
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07 / Who this is for
Built for founders who need more than presentation design. We don’t raise instead of founders. We make founders significantly better at raising.
08 / FAQ
Yes, where it makes sense. Through our partner network of 1,000+ investors, we can open relevant doors. But introductions work only when the company, story and process are ready — so that's where we start.
No. Nobody honestly can. What we can do is remove the most common reasons rounds fail and make your fundraise a structured, higher-probability process.
Mostly Pre-Seed and Seed rounds of $250K–$3M. The company should have a product, a team and early validation.
No. We don't raise instead of founders. We work beside you, so you run the process and build investor relationships yourself.
Fundraising is a founder's job. Expect a significant commitment during preparation and active outreach. We plan it so the company keeps moving.
It depends on the stage, scope and format. We agree on terms individually after the diagnostic call.
Yes. We work remotely with founders in any country.
09 / Next step
Let's start with a fundraising diagnostic: what's working, what's missing and what needs to change before you approach the right investors.
Your company, round, narrative and current fundraising readiness.
The gaps, risks and opportunities that can affect your raise.
The right fundraising strategy and next steps.
Oleh Mishchenko
Founder
We'll review your details and get back to you within 2 business days.
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