You only get one shot.
Fundraising MasterClass
Welcome.
Thank you for dropping in. We suspect you are here to learn a bit about who we are and whether we might be a good partner for you. We know it's imperative to have partners who are aligned with your mission. So we've penned the next few paragraphs to help you understand who we are and how we practice our craft.
Like you, we are founders and company builders. We are entrepreneurs, operators, and investors. Our experience can help you avoid the many land mines that we stepped on in the past and can obstruct the path to success.
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After years of entrepreneurship I joined the dark side and became an investor as a managing partner of one the world’s most active Venture Capital platforms. I got to meet a lot of very interesting people but there was one meeting in 2016 that shaped me forever. I met with Jack Ma to pitch our fund and our companies. After our meeting and a number of follow ups, he finally told me “Denes, I like you, I trust you, and I’ll invest in your companies” and we set up a meeting for the top five CEOs in our 100+ portfolio to pitch to him.
When the day came, although each CEO had developed revolutionary tech, put together an amazing team, and demonstrated a product-market fit one after one they all failed to give over their story in a compelling way. It was the opportunity of a lifetime, standing before one of the wealthiest men and biggest investors on earth who already opened up his wallet to give us money, and we made it impossible for him. He didn’t invest in even one company.
It was the biggest opportunity loss of my life and I vowed to never let it happen again. I began to coach my CEOs and from here, after thousands and thousands of pitches, developed a method that has a proven track record of raising more than 1 billion USD. I codified my method into science: a masterclass, a workshop and a one-on-one advisory, which has now changed 1000s of startup’s stories all over the world from Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Israel, Europe, UK, and the US…
My passion is in making sure that no entrepreneur is left losing opportunities for reasons so easily changed, if only they knew how.
What is Fundraising?
There’s no shortage of fundraising advice out there, but it’s harder than ever to know what actually works – especially in 2024. To make matters worse, in fundraising you only have on shot, taking no or the wrong advice can result in no money in the bank, or a long painful process which means closing your business and your dreams.
We’re called RAISE for a reason.
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We work day in and day out with Founders, harnessing the power of Narrative-Led Strategy to give voice to their vision.
We believe founder-led businesses have a unique opportunity to build a better future.
We help achieve your dreams and vision by
Although usually thought of as ”marketing”, your story is far more than this. Your Story is your Strategy. Story is not IR but the CEO. Story does not only secure capital but also attracts the best talent and clients, which then builds your exit value.
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In 2024, more than ever, a founder’s success relies on their ability to tell a story which is relevant to investors.
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We have helped 100s of founders fulfill their dreams by helping them unlock their most effective story.