Funden

Funden is a fundraising platform offered by Funden, Inc. that aims to assist startups in raising capital more efficiently. According to the vendor, Funden provides a range of tools and services tailored to the needs of fast-growing startups and venture-scale companies. It offers assisted fundraising services, including strategic guidance, consulting, and investor outreach, allowing startups to focus on their growth while Funden handles the complex tasks of fundraising.

Key Features

Assisted Fundraising: According to the vendor, Funden offers startups assisted fundraising services to streamline the fundraising process. This includes tasks such as prep, research, outreach, and warm introductions to over 770+ in-network venture capitalists.

Valuation Reports: Funden provides startups with valuation reports to help them determine the value of their company. These reports include company valuation, projections, and financial models, which can be useful in presenting an accurate and attractive valuation to potential investors.

Fractional CFO: Startups can access a fractional CFO through Funden, as claimed by the vendor. This allows them to benefit from financial expertise and guidance without the need to hire a full-time CFO. The fractional CFO can assist with financial planning, budgeting, and overall financial management, ensuring that startups have their financials in order and are appealing to investors.

Investor Outreach: Funden helps startups identify relevant investors by building a targeted list of investors within the Funden Investor Network. According to the vendor, this targeted approach increases the chances of securing funding by connecting startups with suitable investors at the right time.

Financial Modeling: Startups can utilize Funden's financial modeling services to create accurate and comprehensive financial models. This includes revenue projections, expense forecasts, and cash flow analysis, which can align the financial models with the startups' business goals and make them more attractive to potential investors.

Investor Narrative & Pitch Deck Creation: According to the vendor, Funden assists startups in perfecting their investor narrative and pitch deck. This involves effectively communicating the value proposition and business potential to investors. Startups can receive actionable suggestions and feedback from Funden's team of VCs and industry experts to enhance the clarity, persuasiveness, and effectiveness of their pitch deck.

Strategic Guidance: Funden provides startups with strategic guidance throughout the fundraising process. According to the vendor, this guidance helps startups refine their fundraising strategy, perfect their pitch, and make informed decisions to accelerate their capital-raising efforts.

Consulting Services: Startups can benefit from Funden's consulting services, which cover various aspects of fundraising and financial management. The vendor claims that Funden's team of experts offers personalized advice, insights, and recommendations tailored to the specific needs and goals of each startup.

Targeted Investor Matching: Funden assists startups in finding suitable investors by matching them with a targeted list of investors based on the stage of the company, fundraising ask, and market. According to the vendor, this ensures that startups are connected with investors who have a strategic interest in their industry and are more likely to be interested in their fundraising opportunity.

Fundraising Strategy Development: Funden helps startups develop a comprehensive fundraising strategy that aligns with their business objectives. According to the vendor, this strategy development ensures that startups are well-prepared and positioned to attract the right investors.