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Investment Readiness & Fundraising

Develop all business metrics, support materials to reach investment-readiness, in order for you to raise funds from VCs and strategic investors

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Solving your Challenges is our Priority

Prove Venture Worthiness

Most startups aren’t fully investment-ready or venture-worthy, so they fail to attract serious investor interest

Our Approach

We identify and close gaps in your business model, traction, and growth story, ensuring you meet investor expectations with confidence and clarity

Growth Before Fundraising

Fundraising is treated as the main milestone, but real success lies in achieving sustainable and repeatable growth first

Our Approach

We make sure that you can prove a strong growth engine, making fundraising easier, faster, and on better terms by showing real, lasting value

Business Metrics trump Pitches

Weak fundamentals (poor unit economics, unproven traction) and not presentation skills are the main reason startups fail to raise funds

Our Approach

We strengthen your key business metrics so your company is genuinely investment-worthy, far beyond having a polished pitch deck

Compete in the Top 1%

Only 1% of startups secure 99% of funding, so the real goal is building the fundamentals to join that elite group

Our Approach

We develop your business, positioning, and momentum to make you stand out as a top-tier startup capable of securing major investment

Are we a right fit for you?

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We partner with ambitious seed to Series A-C tech startups and scaleups to help them raise formal venture capital rounds, within the main VC hubs globally
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Our support covers the key challenges founders face, like go-to-market strategy, growth execution, operational excellence, investment readiness, and fundraising. Our support covers all aspects of the fundraising process end-to-end, from planning, preparation of communication materials, investor research and filtering, through data room and outreach system setup, to pitching support, negotiations, and preliminary legal support
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Engagements range from quick, high-value 1:1 sessions and structured mentoring to deep operational involvement as part of your team.
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Depending on the level of engagement we are interested in having skin in the game and our fees are a combination of retainers and success fees. With vested interest we are happy to tap into our network for hot intros and referrals.

Our Products & Services

⚡ Fundraising Sparks

Quick Sessions. Big Impact

Fundraising Sparks are focused, high-value sessions designed to help you move quickly through specific challenges.
Whether you’re refining your pitch, strengthening your business case, stress-testing your metrics before a raise, or want to discuss some of our past fundraising cases, these conversations are built to deliver immediate clarity.

Formats:

  • 30- or 60-minute 1:1 sessions
  • Booked directly with our senior team or trusted experts
  • Buy one-off sessions or discounted bundles
  • Schedule at your convenience via calendar links

Expected Results:

  • At least 3 implementable action points tailored to your funding goals
  • Clarity on a key decision, strategy, or challenge in your fundraising journey
  • Relevant tools, templates, or frameworks shared during or after the session
  • Real-world investor and deal examples to guide your next steps
  • Optional follow-up recommendations for further support or direction

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⚡ Fundraising Sparks

Quick Sessions. Big Impact

Fundraising Sparks are focused, high-value sessions designed to help you move quickly through specific challenges.
Whether you’re refining your pitch, strengthening your business case, stress-testing your metrics before a raise, or want to discuss some of our past fundraising cases, these conversations are built to deliver immediate clarity.

Formats:

  • 30- or 60-minute 1:1 sessions
  • Booked directly with our senior team or trusted experts
  • Buy one-off sessions or discounted bundles
  • Schedule at your convenience via calendar links

Expected Results:

  • At least 3 implementable action points tailored to your funding goals
  • Clarity on a key decision, strategy, or challenge in your fundraising journey
  • Relevant tools, templates, or frameworks shared during or after the session
  • Real-world investor and deal examples to guide your next steps
  • Optional follow-up recommendations for further support or direction

🔍 Fundraising Audit

Full check on Fundraising-Readiness

Fundraising Audit is a structured review of your readiness to approach investors. We examine your pitch deck, business case, financial model, and fundraising strategy to identify strengths, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
The goal: help you walk into investor meetings with confidence and clarity.

Format:

  • One-off comprehensive review based on all available business information, fundraising materials and on a first interview session
  • Option for phased reviews or deep dives (additional deeper requirements discussed during interview session)
  • Delivered with a written summary and feedback call

Expected Results:

  • A clear, prioritised list of improvements to boost investor appeal and impact
  • Actionable recommendations for your deck-narrative, business-related topics, growth numbers and metrics
  • Insights into how investors will perceive your current position and materials
  • Optional benchmarking against similar deals or market standards
  • Confidence to approach investors knowing your weak spots are addressed

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🔍 Growth Audit

Full check on Fundraising-Readiness

Fundraising Audit is a structured review of your readiness to approach investors. We examine your pitch deck, business case, financial model, and fundraising strategy to identify strengths, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
The goal: help you walk into investor meetings with confidence and clarity.

Format:

  • One-off comprehensive review based on all available business information, fundraising materials and on a first interview session
  • Option for phased reviews or deep dives (additional deeper requirements discussed during interview session)
  • Delivered with a written summary and feedback call

Expected Results:

  • A clear, prioritised list of improvements to boost investor appeal and impact
  • Actionable recommendations for your deck-narrative, business-related topics, growth numbers and metrics
  • Insights into how investors will perceive your current position and materials
  • Optional benchmarking against similar deals or market standards
  • Confidence to approach investors knowing your weak spots are addressed

🤝 Fundraising Mentorship

Ongoing Expert support & guidance

Fundraising Mentorship gives founders and leadership teams consistent, lightweight access to seasoned investors and fundraising experts. It’s the ideal middle ground between one-off calls and full-time consulting projects, by offering a trusted partner to challenge thinking, provide perspective, and unlock potential in the fundraising process.

Format:

  • Ongoing support via monthly check-ins, async comms, or ad hoc calls
  • Flexible cadence tailored to your fundraising timeline and needs (min. 2 hours / month)
  • Access to one or more mentors based on deal stage, sector, and investor network
  • Option to focus on specific areas (e.g., pitch refinement, investor targeting, negotiation tactics, valuation strategy

Expected Results:

  • At least 3 implementable action points during each session tailored to your current fundraising stage
  • A sounding board for investor communications, deal structuring, and negotiation
  • Access to curated investor lists, intros, tools, and templates
  • Help maintaining focus and momentum throughout the fundraising process
  • A trusted external perspective to anticipate investor concerns and avoid common pitfalls

Inquire your Fundraising Mentorship Now

🤝 Fundraising Mentorship

Ongoing Expert support & guidance

Fundraising Mentorship gives founders and leadership teams consistent, lightweight access to seasoned investors and fundraising experts. It’s the ideal middle ground between one-off calls and full-time consulting projects, by offering a trusted partner to challenge thinking, provide perspective, and unlock potential in the fundraising process.

Format:

  • Ongoing support via monthly check-ins, async comms, or ad hoc calls
  • Flexible cadence tailored to your fundraising timeline and needs (min. 2 hours / month)
  • Access to one or more mentors based on deal stage, sector, and investor network
  • Option to focus on specific areas (e.g., pitch refinement, investor targeting, negotiation tactics, valuation strategy

Expected Results:

  • At least 3 implementable action points during each session tailored to your current fundraising stage
  • A sounding board for investor communications, deal structuring, and negotiation
  • Access to curated investor lists, intros, tools, and templates
  • Help maintaining focus and momentum throughout the fundraising process
  • A trusted external perspective to anticipate investor concerns and avoid common pitfalls

🛠️ Fundraising Execution

Hands-on help to fundraise

Fundraising Execution is for startups that need more than guidance, they need a skilled and experienced pro at your side to drive the fundraising process forward. Whether you’re preparing investor materials, building a target list, running outreach, or managing deal flow, we step in as doers, not just advisors.

Format:

  • Project-based or sprint-style execution support
  • Hands-on collaboration with your team across fundraising, investor relations, and due diligence processes
  • Flexible scope depending on your fundraising priorities and stage
  • Best if we worked together via Sparks, Audit, or Mentorship before

Expected Results:

  • Rapid progress on fundraising-critical activities with expert input
  • Tangible outputs (e.g., investor deck, financial model, outreach sequences, CRM setup)
  • Improved efficiency and structure in your investor pipeline
  • Internal capabilities built through side-by-side work
  • We build assets that stay with the company — we are not a pure “agency” and aim to train you to handle things in the future

Inquire your Fundraising Execution Now

🛠️ Fundraising Execution

Hands-on help to fundraise

Fundraising Execution is for startups that need more than guidance, they need a skilled and experienced pro at your side to drive the fundraising process forward. Whether you’re preparing investor materials, building a target list, running outreach, or managing deal flow, we step in as doers, not just advisors.

Format:

  • Project-based or sprint-style execution support
  • Hands-on collaboration with your team across fundraising, investor relations, and due diligence processes
  • Flexible scope depending on your fundraising priorities and stage
  • Best if we worked together via Sparks, Audit, or Mentorship before

Expected Results:

  • Rapid progress on fundraising-critical activities with expert input
  • Tangible outputs (e.g., investor deck, financial model, outreach sequences, CRM setup)
  • Improved efficiency and structure in your investor pipeline
  • Internal capabilities built through side-by-side work
  • We build assets that stay with the company — we are not a pure “agency” and aim to train you to handle things in the future

🚀 Fundraising Booster (FRB)

Full-Service Fundraising Support

Fundraising Booster is an intensive, all-inclusive 6-week program designed for high-potential Post-Seed and Series A+ tech startups and scaleups.

We take you from preparation to closing, combining strategic guidance, hands-on execution, and investor access to maximize fundraising efficiency and shorten your time to raise capital.

Format:

  • 4-phase program covering preparation, outreach, engagement, and closing
  • Full-service execution: materials, targeting, outreach, and negotiations
  • Access to our curated investor database plus tailored research for your case
  • Mix of retainer and success fees (cash and/or stock options) to align with your model

Expected Results:

  • Achieve full investment readiness with all materials and data rooms in place
  • Build and execute a targeted investor pipeline from our database + new research
  • Secure 1-1 meetings and pitch opportunities with qualified investors
  • Support through negotiations, syndications, due diligence, and closing
  • Faster fundraising process with higher hit rates and less founder time spent

Inquire your Fundraising Booster Now

🚀 Fundraising Booster (FRB)

Full-Service Fundraising Support

Fundraising Booster is an intensive, all-inclusive 6-week program designed for high-potential Post-Seed and Series A+ tech startups and scaleups.

We take you from preparation to closing, combining strategic guidance, hands-on execution, and investor access to maximize fundraising efficiency and shorten your time to raise capital.

Format:

  • 4-phase program covering preparation, outreach, engagement, and closing
  • Full-service execution: materials, targeting, outreach, and negotiations
  • Access to our curated investor database plus tailored research for your case
  • Mix of retainer and success fees (cash and/or stock options) to align with your model

Expected Results:

  • Achieve full investment readiness with all materials and data rooms in place
  • Build and execute a targeted investor pipeline from our database + new research
  • Secure 1-1 meetings and pitch opportunities with qualified investors
  • Support through negotiations, syndications, due diligence, and closing
  • Faster fundraising process with higher hit rates and less founder time spent

👔 Fractional CFO

CFO-level leader in your team

Fractional CFO brings high-level financial expertise into your startup or scaleup without the cost and commitment of a permanent executive. Acting as your part-time CFO, we embed with your team to provide the strategic, analytical, and operational finance leadership you need to manage cash, optimize fundraising, and guide financial decision-making.

Format:

  • Part-time leadership engagement with flexible terms, from a few months to longer-term partnerships
  • Dedicated CFO-level support covering fundraising, financial planning, forecasting, and investor relations
  • Can lead the finance function entirely or work alongside your existing team

Expected Results:

  • Clear financial strategy aligned with growth and fundraising goals
  • Professionalized financial processes, reporting, and investor-ready metrics
  • Guidance on capital allocation, runway management, and fundraising-investment readiness
  • Support in team training, hiring finance talent, or integrating external providers
  • Stronger financial position to attract investors, manage scale, and reduce risk

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👔 Fractional CFO

CFO-level leader in your team

Fractional CFO brings high-level financial expertise into your startup or scaleup without the cost and commitment of a permanent executive. Acting as your part-time CFO, we embed with your team to provide the strategic, analytical, and operational finance leadership you need to manage cash, optimize fundraising, and guide financial decision-making.

Format:

  • Part-time leadership engagement with flexible terms, from a few months to longer-term partnerships
  • Dedicated CFO-level support covering fundraising, financial planning, forecasting, and investor relations
  • Can lead the finance function entirely or work alongside your existing team

Expected Results:

  • Clear financial strategy aligned with growth and fundraising goals
  • Professionalized financial processes, reporting, and investor-ready metrics
  • Guidance on capital allocation, runway management, and fundraising-investment readiness
  • Support in team training, hiring finance talent, or integrating external providers
  • Stronger financial position to attract investors, manage scale, and reduce risk

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Read our Client Stories & Case Studies

Tech Startups & Scaleups
Investment Readiness & Fundraising
We helped raise 6-figure seed rounds from business angels and a 7-figure Series A funding round from prominent VC funds in Singapore
#B2B SaaS #Asia Pacific
We helped Singapore-based B2B SaaS scaleup ezCloud on raising 2 VC rounds, the first 6-figure seed round from local business angels and after 18 months their 7-figure Series A round led by SEA group in Singapore. We supported the whole process end-to-end, from helping to research investors that fit the business, through getting warm intros and meetings, to closing and negotiations.
Tech Startups & Scaleups
Investment Readiness & Fundraising
We supported 720 in their early-stage business planning and in securing their first 6-figure seed funding round with European angel investors
#Sportstech #Europe
We supported Italy-based 720 an innovative skiing and biking helmet to secure their first 6-figure seed funding round with prominent European angel investors. We worked with the founding team to come up with all the elements to build a 0-Series business plan, with a marketing/sales plan pre-tested with some potential distribution partners and a minimal funding plan.
Tech Startups & Scaleups
Investment Readiness & Fundraising
We helped MyGravity to prepare and close their 7-figure bridge seed round by working on the investment materials and all their fundraising activities
#Customer Loyalty #Europe
We helped London-based MyGravity, an innovative customer loyalty solution for SMEs, to prepare and close a 7-figure bridge seed round in mainly the UK (super angel funds and seed funds). We co-created all the investment materials, the data room, did the investor research and shortlisting and supported on the outreach and negotiations activities. MyGravity was acquired by Bink in 2017.
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These messages keep our motivation high and our team going strong

Patrick Pedevilla
Co-Founder & CEO, Seventwenty by Airhelmet

Without Fast Forward Advisors we would’ve not been able to find the project partners and raise the seed funding. We would certainly not be here today

Werner Rainer
Former President of the Board, Health Robotics

Working with FFA enabled us to fully understand which path we could take in terms of venture capital or private equity investments and were very supportive along the whole process

Niklas Jansen
Co-Founder & CPO, Blinkist

Working with FFA enabled us to understand the complexities and opportunities of a B2B / B2B2C strategy, which at that time was out of our reach

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Tech Startups & Scaleups
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Every startup founder dreams of landing a meaningful amount of investment. While it can be tempting to simply accept checks from anyone, your investor choices can destroy your dreams or become a source of strength to fuel your success.
Tools & Resources - Investor Search
Investment Readiness & Fundraising
Tech Startups & Scaleups
How To Define Your Early Stage Company Valuation
Entrepreneurial Finance and the topic around startup valuation methodologies is substantially different than Corporate Finance and valuations on publicly traded corporations or very mature businesses. We are shedding light on the topic and providing some tools and resources.
Tools & Resources - Early Stage
Investment Readiness & Fundraising
Tech Startups & Scaleups
Venture Funding – Phases and Investor Types
The goal of this resource is to provide an overview of the venture funding stages as well as different types of investors typically investing at those stages.
Tools & Resources - Right Investors
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FAQ

Our programs and services are best designed and fit for mainly B2B tech companies with an existing product and ideally with PMF already and experiencing early, traction, aiming to raise a first formal investment round (Series A+). We are industry-agnostic, 80%+ of the IR & Fundraising challenges are common to every industry.

But we also worked with B2C, seed companies, or pre-PMF startups, especially in the low-touch services like chat and mentoring.

We don’t have a crystal ball and can’t predict the future of markets. We focus on having you 100% venture-worthy and investment-ready and maximize your reach to fit investors. We are looking to be more efficient and ideally more effective than if you would be doing fundraising yourselves.

As a side note, in the last 10+ years our portfolio and client companies raised $300M+ in formal and informal venture capital.

Usually we do “investment brokering” only in specific cases: when we have equity / vested interest in the company, or the company hired us for other high-value services like venture growth.

After you inquire / apply to any of the services or programs we’ll review the materials and come back to you with an answer.

 

We don’t have a fixed price list, because we work across different regions and ecosystems. Please inquire/apply to the specific service and we’ll come back to you with our tailored proposal and price list.

In general lines we try to be aggressive on our business models, asking for a mix of retainer fees and success fees (which could include rev-share, commissions on the value created, stock options, or a mix of these), so we can align with our clients’ interests.

It depends on the situation.

We either:

  • Charge service fees which include some mix of retainer fees and success/performance fees, especially for the more complex services

or

  • Hold equity in your companies and therefore are providing the service at competitive prices to appreciate our equity holding

or

  • Are working with you on other services (e.g. venture growth) and therefore can provide IR & Fundraising services as a cheap add-on