Fundraising support for early‑stage startups.
Fundraising strategy, pitch decks, financial models, investor outreach and warm introductions for founders raising from VCs, business angels, and family offices.
- Startups helped
- 100+
- VC deals managed
- 32
- Capital deployed
- €30M
- Decks reviewed
- 1,000+
Startups helped
VC deals managed
Capital deployed
Decks reviewed
Services
Everything a founder needs to run a serious raise.
Fundraising strategy
When, how much, and from whom to raise, with a plan built around your runway and milestones.
Pitch decks & pitching
Investor-ready decks with a clear storyline, built on 1,000+ decks reviewed from the VC side.
Financial models
Investor-grade models with credible assumptions, revenue drivers, burn, and runway.
Round structure, valuation & cap tables
A logical valuation, clean cap table, and a round structure investors can say yes to.
Investor research & outreach
A targeted investor list and personalized outreach that gets replies, not silence.
Warm introductions
Where there is a genuine fit, introductions from my own VC and founder network.
Investor meetings, terms & negotiations
Preparation for meetings, due diligence, term sheets, and negotiating with confidence.
Founder questions
The questions we answer together.
- Am I ready to raise?
- When should I start?
- How much should I raise?
- What valuation makes sense?
- Which investors are the right fit?
- Where can I find them?
- How should I approach them?
- How should I prepare for meetings and due diligence?
- What terms and risks should I watch?
- What mistakes should I avoid?
How the support works
Book a call
We discuss your startup, stage, and what you need help with. Free, no commitment.
Get to work
Hands-on collaboration on your deck, model, or fundraising strategy, in live sessions and async.
Go raise
Walk away with investor-ready materials, a clear plan, and full confidence defending your case.
Testimonials
What founders say.
“Working with Matas was a breeze. He understands the fundraising process in and out, so you can pick up the speed quickly. He takes responsibility, knows what he is doing, and does what he promises. It was the same when he was on the VC side and later as startup side advisor.”
Resource
Pitch Deck Guide 101
A 33-page PDF guide with an investor-grade deck outline, slide-by-slide commentary on what to do, what to avoid, what kills deals, and BAD vs GOOD examples for every slide. Based on years of early-stage VC and startup consulting, 1,000s of decks, and 100s of pitches.
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About
“I used to be on the investor side of the table. Now I help founders increase their chances of hearing a yes from people like the old me.”
Matas Ramanauskas · Founder, Rama Labs · ex-VC, BSc & MSc in Finance
Read my storyWho do you typically work with?
Early-stage founders (pre-seed and seed) preparing to raise from VCs, business angels, and family offices.
How does an engagement typically work?
It starts with a free intro call. From there we scope what you need and get to work, usually per project.
Do you take equity?
No. I work on a flat fee basis.
How much do your services cost?
Depends on scope. Book a free intro call and you'll get a clear quote, no hidden fees.