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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.

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!

I am a seasoned Venture Capital & Startup Consultant with a proven track record of supporting early-stage startups. With extensive experience in scientific due diligence, financial modeling, and fundraising strategies, I help founders and investors navigate complex challenges and unlock growth potential. My expertise spans startup ecosystems, venture capital, and the commercialization of scientific innovation. I bring a unique combination of MBA-level business acumen (NYU Stern, Finance & Entrepreneurship) and hands-on life sciences research experience, enabling me to bridge the gap between cutting-edge science and sound business strategy. Whether you're a startup looking to refine your pitch deck or an investor seeking due diligence on a biotech company, I provide actionable insights to drive success. Skills & Services: Scientific Due Diligence: Deep expertise in evaluating early-stage life sciences companies, helping investors assess the scientific validity and market potential of biotech and healthcare startups. Pitch Deck Creation & Fundraising Strategy: Specialize in crafting compelling, data-driven pitch decks that have won awards and successfully attracted venture funding. Venture Capital Advisory: Provide consulting services for venture capital firms and accelerators, including deal sourcing, portfolio support, and strategic advisory for life sciences investments. Business Consulting for Startups: Assist startups with go-to-market strategies, product development roadmaps, and financial planning. Market Research & Competitive Analysis: Offer detailed market research and industry analysis, particularly in the biotechnology and medical devices sectors. Mentorship & Coaching: Guide founders through the early-stage growth process, providing mentorship in business development, operations, and strategic partnerships. Experience Highlights: Venture Associate & Startup Management: Supported over 200+ startups, conducted scientific and financial due diligence to help life sciences startups scale. Award-Winning Pitch Support: Helped startups win the BioNJ 'Most Inspiring Presentation' award through impactful pitch deck creation and investor strategy. Adjunct Lecturer: Taught entrepreneurship and business courses, focusing on startup strategy, capital raising, and venture growth. Research Expertise: Former Scientist at NYU Langone Health, with deep knowledge of the biotech and medical devices industry. Why Work With Me? Dual Expertise: A unique combination of business strategy and scientific research expertise means I understand both the technical and commercial aspects of your project. Global Perspective: With experience across U.S. and Middle Eastern markets, I can offer insights into international expansion and cross-border investment opportunities. Proven Track Record: I've helped startups and investors achieve results through strategic guidance, winning awards, and securing funding. Let’s Connect! Whether you're an investor looking to conduct due diligence or a startup needing to scale, I’m here to help. Let's discuss how I can add value to your next project!

JD + MBA + Finance/VC Connections + Venture-Backed Startup Founder Strategic growth advisor and operator with deep experience helping startups secure financing, scale operations, and systematize growth. I work with founders and executives to raise capital, build investor-ready business plans and pitch decks, optimize sales and operations, and design the organizational and financial structures needed for scale and exit. • 15+ years spanning SaaS startups, wealth management, and investment advisory • Founder/Operator in multiple venture-funded startups • Managing Director | FORBES FAMILY TRUST, New York, NY, Vice President | MORGAN STANLEY, New York, NY I am an expert at creating compelling business plans, white papers, term sheets, pitch decks, financial models, family office & VC introductions. Sales & Growth Leadership: 10 years leading GTM, VP Sales/Marketing, CRO-level consulting; scaling SaaS & services businesses from early stage to exit. Operational Excellence: Systematizing service businesses (SOPs, KPIs, dashboards, org charts, succession planning), including high-ticket coaching and enterprise Strengths Guiding companies from early-stage chaos to investor-ready structure and operational clarity. Designing scalable org models and repeatable processes without stifling revenue growth. Blending legal, financial, and sales expertise to create credible growth strategies. Connecting founders with the right capital partners and strategic investors. In short, when you hire someone like me, you should expect your startup or business to have a clear vision for your future success. I am: • A strategic consultant and advisor for startups and scale-ups. • A fractional CEO / CRO and business strategist who can bring structure (SOPs, KPIs, org design) to service or SaaS companies. • A fundraising and investor connector with family office and VC relationships. • A builder of go-to-market systems: pitch decks, business plans, term sheets, investment memos. • An AI and automation strategist, advising on integrating AI into workflows and scaling operations.

Experienced Chief Financial Officer with a demonstrated history in Private Equity and Venture Capital, with a growing focus on leveraging AI to drive efficiency, scalability, and better decision-making across finance functions. Proven ability to build and optimize infrastructure for venture and private equity firms, combining deep financial expertise with modern tools and automation. Skilled in analytics, strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, valuation modeling, portfolio construction modeling, and financial reporting. Adept at applying AI and data-driven solutions to streamline workflows, enhance reporting accuracy, and unlock insights that support investment and operational decisions.

🇺🇸 𝗨𝗦 small business and 𝗽𝗿𝗲-𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗔 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗜𝗣𝗢𝗖, 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻-𝗿𝘂𝗻, 𝗟𝗚𝗕𝗧𝗤+, ✅ $𝟮𝟬𝗠+ 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱. 𝟭𝟬𝟬+ 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱. 𝟭𝟰+ 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗽. ☑️ 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁. 📆 On-time delivery. 𝗣𝗿𝗼-𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿. 𝗜 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱. 🏫 𝗗𝘂𝗸𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲. —-- 𝗧𝗼 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗨𝗽𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲. —-- Hi! I’m Sam, and I excel at the potent combination of big picture thinking AND execution of creating the financial materials you need to get funded. When you work with me, you can count on me to steer you away from wasting resources and keep your trajectory tightly aligned with your ideal financial outcome. —-- ❝ Sam Sunmonu went over and above what was expected when I hired him. Sam's quality of work and ability to teach me along the way was more than what I could have asked for. He was able to see the root of the problems with my financial model that I wasn't able to see or correct. I finally feel comfortable and confident using my financial model and explaining it to potential investors. I highly recommend Sam to anyone who is looking to get a better handle, understanding, and execution of your financial planning. Whether it be for a business or personally, Sam is the right person!” ❞ 🗣 𝗠𝗮𝘅 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝗸𝗼𝘄𝘀𝗸𝗶 - 𝗖𝗘𝗢 - 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 —-- Client Financial Analysis & Financial Modeling Outcomes ✅ Helped a US-based streaming platform raise $8M by building investor-ready financials and participating in pitch meetings. ✅ Improved a US-based solar marketing agency's net income from 2% to 15% through financial analysis and operational restructuring ✅ Reduced accounts receivable by 50% for an HR consultancy through QuickBooks automation —-- 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗢𝗳 𝗠𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 & 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲: Strategic Finance & Fundraising 🔹 Fractional CFO Support - Data Analysis - Business Analysis 🔹 Financial Modeling - 3 Statement Financial Models 🔹 Investor Materials Pitch Decks - Business Plans - Valuation Defence Documents 🔹 Ownership Cap Table Management - Scenario Planning 🔹 Unit Economics Burn Rate Optimization - Unit Economics Modeling 🔹 Fundraising Readiness - Fundraising Strategy - Investor Meeting Support 🔹 Forecasting Inventory Forecasting - Staffing Models - Investor Return Modeling 🔹 Start Up Story Development - Storytelling Financial Operations 🔹 Reporting Monthly Financial Reporting - Board Packages 🔹 Cash Flow Management - 13 Week Cash Flow Models 🔹 Accounting Systems - QuickBooks Implementation - Wave Implementation - Financial Automation Workflows 🔹 Variance Budget Vs Actual Analysis - Variance Reporting 🔹 Financial Dashboards Using Excel - Power BI - Python 🔹 Microsoft Apps - PowerPoint - Word 🔹 Google Suite - Google Sheets - Google Presentations Growth & Execution Support 🔹 Pricing Strategy - Gross Margin Optimization 🔹 Revenue & Sales Capacity Planning - Revenue Forecasting 🔹 Marketing Marketing ROI Analysis - Customer Acquisition Cost Modeling 🔹 Operational KPI Development - Tracking - Monitoring 🔹 Strategic Initiative Prioritization Based On Financial Impact 🔹 Research Competitive Research - Market Analysis 🔹 SWOT Analysis 🔹 Go To Market Strategy - GTM 🔹 Executive Presentations 🔹 HubSpot - Salesforce - Apollo - ZoomInfo Industry Expertise 🔹 Industries SaaS - FinTech - Healthcare IT - E Commerce And Consumer Goods - EdTech - Media And Entertainment - Real Estate - Professional Services - Non Profits Thank you for taking the time to learn more about my background in financial analysis and financial modeling. Sam Sunmonu 𝗧𝗼 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗨𝗽𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲. ❝ Sam was everything that I needed to aid in the financial journey of my startup. He educated me and provided deliverables for my investors to streamline the process and made each transaction seamless. I will continue to work with Sam going forward. Highly recommended. ❞ 🗣 𝗚𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗱-𝗠𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗲 - 𝗖𝗘𝗢 - 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗶 𝗠𝗼𝗼 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵.