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Elena K.

pitch deck, investor relations, fundraising | ex-VC

New York, New York
$135 per hour
185 jobs
$90K+ total earnings

I’ve reviewed 1000s of startup decks, 10+ years of experience in VC in USA in various roles: VC Partner, Head of Investor Relations, 2x founder. I think like an investor, structure like a consultant, write like a strategist, design like a pro. I work with VC, PE funds, startups and businesses of all stages on: 🔴 Sharpening and writing investor narratives that cut through the noise - pitch decks, memos, onepagers and investor materials 🔴 Design that is not decoration. It is hierarchy and intent, and a spark of magic ✨ - Branding, materials design, visual language My CORE PRINCIPLES in investor materials: - Sharp positioning, avoid generics. “Backing exceptional founders who drive innovation” 🤢 must go - Assume people don’t read, they scan. Cut text, use tight bullets, numbers, logos and highlights - Lead with traction, team track record, tangible insights. That is what actually sells My PROCESS: - Materials revision, discovery call with founders - Writing or refining content, iteration-review loops - Polish with professional design after content is set OR - Pitch deck review consultation with honest, practical feedback. Book in my profile 🔴 I maintain relationships with VCs, debt lenders, and family offices and selectively refer aligned deal flow. I am a registered broker-dealer in the USA. I can also lead your fundraising / investor relations if we align. About me: - founder at prophet.partners, investor relations studio - Ex-VC partner at Starta VC & accelerator in NYC ($50M AUM across fund I, fund II, 150+ portfolio companies) - Harvard University: Management in Innovation & Technology executive program - VC Lab: fundraising program for emerging VC fund managers Expertise in: VC, funds, B2C, B2B, SaaS, Consumer, DTC, hardware, apps, deeptech AI, PE deals, venture credit, real estate and more Let’s connect, I’d love to hear your story and see how I can add value.

Fengkai X.

VC Investor with experience fundraising for over a dozen startups

Syosset, New York
$70 per hour
9 jobs
$900+ total earnings

As a life long student and learner of innovation and capital management, I am always challenged to think of the future trends and identify visionary founders building toward a changing world order. With over two dozens of start up investments either through my VC role or direct angel investment checks, I can help For Founders 1. Advise fundraising decks or memo (no deck build from scratch) 2. Prepare Investment pitches 3. Build out investor outreach plans and contact list For Angel Investors 1. Portfolio construction and management strategy 2. Plan exit and liquidity management

Matan M.

3X Founder| Pitch Deck Expert | 1.2B Raised For Our Clients

New York City, New York
$150 per hour
93 jobs
$200K+ total earnings

Raising money as a startup is hard work! The amount of collateral required (one-pager, pitch deck, business plan, financial projections) is massive. And if that's not enough the knowledge required to actually approach and close rounds with angels and VCs is another huge hurdle. With 13 years of entrepreneurial experience and 3 exited startups, I know what investors are looking for when analyzing startups. Whether it be a business plan, pitch deck, financial model, or term sheet, I'm here to help you create the collateral that will get investors' attention. You only get one chance to impress an investor, don't waste it! 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. I have completed pitch decks and fundraising (Pre-Seed to Series C) for over 300 companies including my own funded and exited startups. I specialize in knowing what accelerators are looking for (Y-Combinator, TechStars, TechCrunch Disrupt, 500 Startups, SOSV). I am an extremely detail-oriented and fast worker. Additionally, I am a growth hacker who can help you acquire and cater to your first users by putting together completely customized marketing plans and helping you execute them out. I specialize in: - Business Consulting - Business Plan Writing - Pitch Decks - One Pagers - Financial Projections - Pre-launch Feasiblity Studies - Venture Capital Strategy - Marketing & User Acquisition Plans - Market Sizing - Competitor Analysis. I'm looking forward to connecting with you and helping you on your journey to startup growth and success!

Patrick M.

CFO, Fractional CFO, Fundraising, Operations, Strategy Consultant

Brooklyn, New York
$200 per hour
68 jobs
$100K+ total earnings

Raised over $25M in venture capital, grown teams from 2 to 50 people, and grown revenue from thousands to $20M a year. Recently helped sell Paperspace to Digital Ocean for $111M. CFO level experience in finance, operations and management at growing startups with investment banking, financial services, private equity, and fundraising experience. Driven, detail-oriented, and open-minded.

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