Deal Sourcing · How I Work
Like a cofounder with one job: closing your round well.
A mandate is a working relationship, not a listing. Here is what the engagement actually looks like, from first conversation to wire.
Vetting (1–2 weeks)
Numbers under NDA, reference calls, terms reality-check. I only proceed if I can stand behind the round personally. You get a straight yes or no, with reasons.
Raise design
Round size, instrument, valuation corridor, investor mix, and the narrative — rebuilt where needed. Often this step changes the ask before anyone sees it.
Quiet, sequenced outreach
No mass blasts. A shortlist of investors who actually write cheques at your stage and sector — approached in deliberate order, with my conviction attached. Your raise stays confidential until you choose otherwise.
In the room with you
Preparation before each meeting, presence where it helps, honest debriefs after. Objections get answered with data we prepared in week one.
Through the close — and beyond
Term-sheet negotiation support, diligence management, and coordination to wire. And because I often invest personally, my involvement doesn't end at close.