Startup Funding Advisory
Navigate every stage of startup funding — from bootstrapping and FFF rounds to angel, VC, grants and venture debt — with the right strategy, documentation and compliance.
Map the right funding path for your startup
Tell us your stage and funding target. We map the right strategy and handle documentation from pitch to close.
Talk to a CS →A complete startup funding advisory package
Funding Strategy
Stage-appropriate funding path mapped — bootstrapping, FFF, angel, VC, grants or venture debt.
Pitch Deck
Investor-grade pitch deck built with problem, solution, traction, team and the ask.
Financial Model
3-year financial model with revenue projections, unit economics and cash flow runway.
Term Sheet Review
Term sheet from investors reviewed and negotiated — valuation, rights and exit provisions.
Legal Documentation
SHA, SSA, convertible notes or CCD agreements drafted and finalised with investor counsel.
Cap Table Management
Post-round cap table updated — dilution impact, ESOP pool and investor rights modelled.
What startups need to raise funding
Right Entity
Equity investment requires a Private Limited company — no investor will put money into a proprietorship.
Clean Cap Table
No undocumented equity, disputed shares or overhang from early informal deals.
Audited Financials
At least one year of audited accounts for startups with revenue — standard pre-condition.
Traction or MVP
Angels and VCs want proof — paying customers, active users, LOIs or a working product.
Registered Valuer Report
Mandatory for preferential allotment — without it, ROC will not accept the PAS-3 filing.
FEMA Compliance
Foreign investor equity requires FEMA pricing, Form FC-GPR within 30 days — must be planned upfront.
The most common reason startups lose funding deals is not the pitch — it is the diligence. A messy cap table, missing agreements or late ROC filings kill more deals than a weak pitch ever will.
Common startup funding mistakes
Simple steps, no surprises
Funding strategy mapped
Stage, funding type and investor profile determined — roadmap from current stage to close.
Pitch and model built
Investor-grade pitch deck and 3-year financial model prepared.
Term sheet negotiated
Investor terms reviewed, SHA and SSA drafted and executed.
Post-round compliance done
PAS-3, FC-GPR, share certificates and cap table update completed within timelines.
Other services you may need
Frequently asked questions
Startup funding stages are: pre-seed (bootstrapping, FFF), seed (angel investors, incubators, seed funds), Series A (institutional VCs after product-market fit), Series B and C (growth-stage VCs), and late stage (PE, IPO). Each stage has different investor expectations, ticket sizes and documentation requirements.
As a rule of thumb, give up 10–20% in the first angel or seed round. Giving more than 20% in the first round leaves insufficient equity for future rounds and reduces founder motivation — both red flags for future investors.
A term sheet is a short, usually non-binding document outlining the key terms of the investment. A shareholders agreement (SHA) is the full legal contract that governs the relationship between the company, founders and investors. The SHA is drafted after the term sheet is agreed.
After a funding round, the company must: file Form PAS-3 with ROC within 30 days of allotment, issue share certificates, update statutory registers, file Form FC-GPR with RBI within 30 days (for foreign investors) and update the cap table. We handle all of these.
No. Equity investment requires a Private Limited company — an LLP cannot issue equity shares, and a proprietorship has no formal ownership structure. We help founders convert or incorporate a Pvt Ltd company before approaching any equity investor.
Ready to raise funding for your startup?
We map the right strategy, build your pitch and handle all legal documentation — from first pitch to funds in the bank.