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We craft CIMs, define valuation logic, and position your business for buyers. That being said, every project is unique. We normally engage with one client on 4-5+ projects over the years, and help across multiple different areas of growth and business development – from marketing materials, to website development and investor communications."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Do you work with pre-seed or early-stage startups?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes, we do. While our main focus is Series A+ companies with real traction, we also work with pre-seed and seed startups if we believe the business has solid potential. Over the years, we’ve supported over 150 pre-seed rounds (up to $5M) and 100+ successful seed raises ($1M-$10M+) across different verticals. For early-stage teams, we don’t just help with the story and pitch deck; we also run a VC readiness assessment and help prepare for investor conversations, positioning, and next steps."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Can Waveup help me raise Series B or late-stage funding?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Absolutely. Our sweet spot is high-growth companies raising capital at Series A to Series D+ stage. We have worked on multiple large late-stage rounds up to $150M+ in the technology, deep-tech, healthcare and biotech space among others. What differentiates us is our unique experience of how to craft a compelling story, fast execution as well as in-depth knowledge of the expectations around growth, retention and GTM metrics expected at various stages."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Can you help with M&A prep or exit positioning?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes, we have extensive experience in the M&A space as two of our partners come from investment banking background, including JP Morgan and Lazard. Over the years, we supported multiple businesses on $10M-$100M+ transactions, both on sell and buy side. Our core expertise lies in drafting compelling CIMs, completing business valuations and helping in preparing for due diligence and management presentations."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Does Waveup introduce startups to investors?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"We’re not brokers, so we generally don’t engage in investor outreach. We do work closely with 120+ VC funds globally, and if you have the right metrics that fit our investor profile, we’re happy to make warm intros. However, these are mostly relevant for revenue-generating companies in Series A+ rounds."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"We are a non-profit. Can we get fundraising advisory services from Waveup?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Absolutely! While most of our work is with VC-backed businesses, in the past, we successfully developed materials for non-profits. Best to reach out to us directly so we can understand what you’re working on and advise on scope and pricing."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"What makes Waveup different from AI tools or freelancers?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"We have unique expertise across various verticals, industries, and geographies and an unmatched success track record. We see and work on more deals than anyone else in the market – $3B+ raised, 50+ Series A and late-stage rounds, and 20+ M&A exits, just to name a few. Our results speak for themselves: founders usually stay with us for 4-5 rounds and engage our team on multiple various projects over the years."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"How is Waveup different from pitch deck agencies?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"At Waveup, we offer more than pitch deck services. While most pitch deck agencies focus on design – you give them the content, and they make it look good – we go much deeper. We build the full investment case – from the market logic and investor narrative to the financial model and the deck itself. So, we work on content, strategy, and, of course, award-winning design that VCs / investors love and that prioritizes the right messages and the right story (proven across multiple successful raises). Beyond fundraising, we can also help you grow or prepare for a sale, whatever stage you’re at."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"What sets Waveup apart from management consulting firms?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"We deliver similar level of expertise and service, but with a different approach. We see management consultant firms excelling in the areas of market research and in-depth strategic blueprints. Our advantage lies in powerful storytelling specifically for investment / M&A purposes. We also invest a lot of time in working closely with your team and coaching them along the way."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"I don’t need fundraising. What can Waveup do for me in this case?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Actually, quite a lot. Our services aren’t limited to fundraising. We can offer growth support (go-to-market, market entry, and sales materials) and M&A consulting if you’re thinking about an exit. We can also help to elevate your marketing materials, design or website – whatever is needed to grow one’s business."}}]}]}