Raising capital is one of the most critical—and challenging—milestones in a startup’s journey. This in-depth guide will walk founders through the complete fundraising preparation lifecycle, covering key aspects like:

• Crafting a compelling narrative for your pitch deck
• Understanding types of funding (angel, pre-seed, VC)
• Building a defensible financial model with projections
• Ensuring a clean and up-to-date cap table
• Preparing documents for due diligence (legal, compliance, traction metrics)
• Practicing pitch delivery and addressing common investor objections

It will also include practical tools like a fundraising readiness checklist, links to pitch deck templates, and insider tips from experienced startup advisors.