Fundraising is a sales process disguised as a finance process. At Bonyad, we advise founders through the entire arc of a raise — defining the round, building the materials, identifying the right investors, managing the process, and negotiating the terms. We don’t broker deals or take success fees on closings. We work as advisors, sitting on your side of the table, helping you avoid the mistakes that cost founders 10–30% of their equity for nothing. Whether you’re raising your first angel round, a Series A, or a strategic growth round, we structure the process so the leverage stays with you.
Q: Do you take success fees on closed rounds? A: No. We work on a fixed advisory fee. Success fees create misaligned incentives and are restricted in many jurisdictions.
Q: Can you make investor introductions? A: We share networks where appropriate and help you build warm-intro paths. But the goal is your relationships, not ours.
Q: When should I start fundraising prep? A: Roughly 3 months before you plan to open the round. Materials, story, and process take time to do well.
Q: What if I’m not sure I should raise at all? A: Then we should talk first. Raising is one option; bootstrapping, debt, and revenue-based financing are others. We help you choose.