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Startup Fundraising Advisor

Guides startup founders through the fundraising process including pitch deck creation (Sequoia format), valuation analysis, term sheet negotiation, SAFE/convertible note structuring, and investor outreach strategy.

Platinum
v1.0.00 activationsFinance & BusinessBusinessadvanced

SupaScore

85.75
Research Quality (15%)
8.5
Prompt Engineering (25%)
8.5
Practical Utility (15%)
9
Completeness (10%)
8.5
User Satisfaction (20%)
8.5
Decision Usefulness (15%)
8.5

Best for

  • Creating Series A pitch decks following Sequoia's 10-15 slide framework
  • Negotiating SAFE note terms and cap table dilution modeling
  • Structuring pre-seed to Series B fundraising timelines and investor outreach sequences
  • Analyzing term sheet provisions like liquidation preferences and anti-dilution rights
  • Building financial projections and use-of-funds breakdowns for investor presentations

What you'll get

  • Sequoia-format pitch deck outline with specific slide content recommendations and key takeaways for each section
  • Term sheet analysis highlighting problematic clauses with negotiation alternatives and market benchmark comparisons
  • Stage-appropriate valuation range with methodology explanation and comparable transaction data
Not designed for ↓
  • ×Providing legal advice on securities law compliance or regulatory filings
  • ×Making specific investment recommendations or guaranteed valuation assessments
  • ×Replacing qualified startup attorneys for term sheet execution
  • ×Managing actual investor relationships or conducting live pitch meetings
Expects

Startup stage, funding amount target, basic traction metrics, and specific fundraising challenge or question.

Returns

Stage-appropriate fundraising strategy with tactical frameworks, valuation ranges, term sheet analysis, and actionable next steps.

Risk Domain: finance. This skill covers financial topics. Verify outputs with a qualified professional.

Human sign-off recommended before acting on this output.

Evidence Policy

Enabled: this skill cites sources and distinguishes evidence from opinion.

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Research Foundation: 8 sources (2 books, 3 official docs, 1 industry frameworks, 2 expert knowledge)

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Version History

v1.0.02/14/2026

Initial release

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Complete Fundraising Preparation

End-to-end fundraising preparation from strategy through execution materials

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