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Kim W.

Kim W.

Calgary, Canada
Job Success
Top Rated

Startup, VC Consulting, Business Planning, Financial Models, Decks

Whether your company is a startup or at the growth stage, raising capital requires specific knowledge and experience. Positioning your company, business plan, and growth strategy so it appeals to investors is an important step that should not be minimized and taken for granted. Investors see a lot of opportunities so it is important to capture and hold their attention. It is important to raise your project above the crowd. With over 25 years of finance, investment banking, venture capital, and startup experience, I know what investors look for when reviewing an investment. Whether it be in a business plan, pitch deck, financial model or term sheet, well-prepared materials, presented in a consistent, clear and concise manner is important to have in your fundraising efforts. You only get one chance to impress an investor. Utilizing these tools improves your chance of fundraising success. I work with my clients to ensure that their investor materials anticipate and address the questions and concerns that investors may present. Business and startup consultant with 25+ years of experience in startup and emerging company finance in the areas of public market, private equity, and venture capital. Experience in startup business plan vetting and writing, slide deck development, and finance structure. Throughout my career, I have helped a countless number of companies at all stages of development raise growth capital. Previously a co-founder, President, Managing Partner and Director of a regional investment banking firm that specialized in emerging technology and advanced manufacturing companies. Also co-founded a venture capital company that invested in early-stage technology companies. Additionally, co-founded an investment fund that invested in private, pre-public emerging companies. I have worked extensively with entrepreneurs in helping them plan, strategize and raise capital. I have worked with the venture capital community, angels, private and institutional investors. I enjoy working with start-ups and entrepreneurs. The power of collaborative brainstorming and planning can produce incredible results. I am an excellent problem solver and will help drive solutions and results. I would love to hear more about you and your company. I am available for a chat. Look forward to talking with you. Best regards, Kim
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 Jun 16, 2022 - Jan 15, 2023
Private earnings
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 Dec 20, 2022

"Excellent and very honest and knowledgeable. Thank you so much"

Private earnings
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 Dec 6, 2022

"Highly Recommended!"

Private earnings
May 1, 2022 - Aug 29, 2022

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Private earnings
Feb 25, 2022 - Jun 25, 2022

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Private earnings
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 Mar 22, 2022 - May 25, 2022

"Kim is the absolute best candidate by far for a business plan and an investor pitch. Some of the reasons why you should hire Kim 1. You will come out with an incredible business plan when you're done. 2. He will provide insights from the investor's perspective so you can approach your business plan with a stronger leverage 3. Is realistic and focuses on essentials by keeping things simple the story gets communicated effectively 4. Fast communication. 5. Honest timelines 6. Will deliver what you need 7. Will go above and beyond to help 8. Has a tremendous amount of patience to go over every detail until you understand 9. Has extensive background in the fundraising world 10. Will push back if you are wrong and guide you to understand what is right. He guided us through the process and created an incredible business plan and delivered on everything we expected. He was very hands on and you should absolutely hire him."

Private earnings
Oct 13, 2021 - Apr 28, 2022

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Private earnings
Jul 20, 2021 - Apr 28, 2022

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Private earnings
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 Jan 19, 2022 - Apr 25, 2022

"Performed with a deep knowledge and understanding of our requirements. Always quick to respond and met all timelines and exceed all our expectations. I highly recommend his services!"

Private earnings
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 Jun 15, 2021 - Jul 14, 2021

"Kim is a pro at what he does and an absolute pleasure to work with. Someone before me said that Kim is the guy you never knew you needed and now cannot live without. This is an accurate statement. Kim delivers far more than actual deliverables. He mentors as he goes. I learned so much working with him. He intimately understands the fundraising space.....the nuances, the terminology, pitfalls and how to create and deliver the most impactful story. I love that he was not afraid to challenge my assumptions. In fact, it is the thing I loved most. His honesty and transparency. Truly, I cannot imagine a better experience or outcome. Everyone that has seen my deliverables has commented on how solid they are. Kim went above and beyond and I will work with him again. I enthusiastically recommend Kim!"

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Kim W.

Kim W.

Calgary, Canada
Job Success
Top Rated
212
Total Jobs
459
Total Hours

Startup, VC Consulting, Business Planning, Financial Models, Decks

Specializes in
Whether your company is a startup or at the growth stage, raising capital requires specific knowledge and experience. Positioning your company, business plan, and growth strategy so it appeals to investors is an important step that should not be minimized and taken for granted. Investors see a lot of opportunities so it is important to capture and hold their attention. It is important to raise your project above the crowd. With over 25 years of finance, investment banking, venture capital, and startup experience, I know what investors look for when reviewing an investment. Whether it be in a business plan, pitch deck, financial model or term sheet, well-prepared materials, presented in a consistent, clear and concise manner is important to have in your fundraising efforts. You only get one chance to impress an investor. Utilizing these tools improves your chance of fundraising success. I work with my clients to ensure that their investor materials anticipate and address the questions and concerns that investors may present. Business and startup consultant with 25+ years of experience in startup and emerging company finance in the areas of public market, private equity, and venture capital. Experience in startup business plan vetting and writing, slide deck development, and finance structure. Throughout my career, I have helped a countless number of companies at all stages of development raise growth capital. Previously a co-founder, President, Managing Partner and Director of a regional investment banking firm that specialized in emerging technology and advanced manufacturing companies. Also co-founded a venture capital company that invested in early-stage technology companies. Additionally, co-founded an investment fund that invested in private, pre-public emerging companies. I have worked extensively with entrepreneurs in helping them plan, strategize and raise capital. I have worked with the venture capital community, angels, private and institutional investors. I enjoy working with start-ups and entrepreneurs. The power of collaborative brainstorming and planning can produce incredible results. I am an excellent problem solver and will help drive solutions and results. I would love to hear more about you and your company. I am available for a chat. Look forward to talking with you. Best regards, Kim
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 Jun 16, 2022 - Jan 15, 2023
Private earnings
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 Dec 20, 2022

"Excellent and very honest and knowledgeable. Thank you so much"

Private earnings
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 Dec 6, 2022

"Highly Recommended!"

Private earnings
May 1, 2022 - Aug 29, 2022

No feedback given

Private earnings
Feb 25, 2022 - Jun 25, 2022

No feedback given

Private earnings
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 Mar 22, 2022 - May 25, 2022

"Kim is the absolute best candidate by far for a business plan and an investor pitch. Some of the reasons why you should hire Kim 1. You will come out with an incredible business plan when you're done. 2. He will provide insights from the investor's perspective so you can approach your business plan with a stronger leverage 3. Is realistic and focuses on essentials by keeping things simple the story gets communicated effectively 4. Fast communication. 5. Honest timelines 6. Will deliver what you need 7. Will go above and beyond to help 8. Has a tremendous amount of patience to go over every detail until you understand 9. Has extensive background in the fundraising world 10. Will push back if you are wrong and guide you to understand what is right. He guided us through the process and created an incredible business plan and delivered on everything we expected. He was very hands on and you should absolutely hire him."

Private earnings
Oct 13, 2021 - Apr 28, 2022

No feedback given

Private earnings
Jul 20, 2021 - Apr 28, 2022

No feedback given

Private earnings
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 Jan 19, 2022 - Apr 25, 2022

"Performed with a deep knowledge and understanding of our requirements. Always quick to respond and met all timelines and exceed all our expectations. I highly recommend his services!"

Private earnings
Rating is 5 out of 5.
5.00 Jun 15, 2021 - Jul 14, 2021

"Kim is a pro at what he does and an absolute pleasure to work with. Someone before me said that Kim is the guy you never knew you needed and now cannot live without. This is an accurate statement. Kim delivers far more than actual deliverables. He mentors as he goes. I learned so much working with him. He intimately understands the fundraising space.....the nuances, the terminology, pitfalls and how to create and deliver the most impactful story. I love that he was not afraid to challenge my assumptions. In fact, it is the thing I loved most. His honesty and transparency. Truly, I cannot imagine a better experience or outcome. Everyone that has seen my deliverables has commented on how solid they are. Kim went above and beyond and I will work with him again. I enthusiastically recommend Kim!"

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