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Accounting, Business & Legal Consultation with Stella L.

4.7 · 623 reviews

Accounting, Business & Legal Consultation with Stella L.

4.7 · 623 reviews

Stop guessing at your runway. This 60-minute "Bridge Strategy" audit is designed for founders planning their 2026 funding rounds.

Most funding efforts fail because of poor sequencing. We will evaluate your project through the lens of my millions of US$ successful raise history to identify the specific non-dilutive grants and crowdfunding platforms that will maximize your capital while protecting your equity.

Key Outcomes:

• Feasibility Check: A Go/No-Go assessment of your current grant and crowdfunding plans.

• Bridge Mapping: How to leverage non-dilutive capital to fund your public launches.

• Dilution Protection: Strategic advice on sequencing to keep your cap table healthy.
Get personalized advice on:
Business Consulting Nonprofit Industry Consulting crowdfunding business strategy grant application crowdfunding campaign grant

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About Stella

Stella L.Status: Offline
Startup Fundraising Consultant | Top 1 Expert-Vetted
100% Job Success
4.7  (623 reviews)
Athens, Greece - 3:53 am local time
I help startups and founders raise capital through investor-ready pitch decks, fundraising strategy, and grant applications.
I’ve supported 400+ clients in securing over $20M in funding across early-stage and growth rounds.

Focused on clear, data-driven narratives that convert investors and funding bodies into commitments.

Most of my clients are based in the USA, though I work with entrepreneurs across markets wherever the funding opportunity fits.

I help entrepreneurs get their crowdfunding and grant strategies right, and implement them when it matters. Whether you’re planning a Kickstarter campaign, an equity crowdfunding round, or applying for grants, I work with you on the preparation and execution that actually determine whether you’ll hit your target.

To date, I’ve supported over $20M raised across 400+ engagements.

A few highlights:
Yumerium: $3M+ in token sales
Gather Online: £538,000 equity crowdfunding (215% funded)
HandyCase: $305,000 on Kickstarter (406% funded).

I’m Top 1% Expert-Vetted on Upwork and hold a Yale University certificate in Financial Markets, which means you get someone who understands both the numbers and the ground-level execution that moves campaigns forward.

If you want to get your funding project right from the start, let’s talk.

What to expect

Schedule the consultation
Choose from the freelancer’s available days and times.
Get advice for your custom needs
Share details about your project and what you want to talk about. The freelancer will review and reach out if they have questions.
Join the Zoom meeting
1-on-1 meeting with the freelancer to discuss your needs and project.
Approve the work
The freelancer will finish up the documents you asked for and send them to you for approval:
    Before the consultation

    Here’s what Stella will need to know before you meet

    1. Please provide a brief overview of your project, your current stage (Idea, MVP, or Scaling), and your total funding target for the next 12 months.
    2. Which of these funding avenues have you already explored or prioritized?
    3. Please upload your current pitch deck, executive summary, or project roadmap.
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