Our Thesis

Securing startup investment is not easy…

Here at 7startup, we know and appreciate that the odds are stacked against you when it comes to securing funding from a VC or Family Office:

100-1000 startups are screened by VCs each year

Around 10% may get to the pre-due diligence stage

Only 1% get to the closing stages of a deal

We employ our startup investment operational experience to unearth value and mitigate investment risk throughout our expert startup advisory programmes. 7startup, through our vast investor network, can be the difference between you having one foot through the door and being lost in the 100s.

Are we a match?

That is why we are here to help!

At 7startup, our in-depth pre-due diligence process ensures that we have the opportunity to work with some really exciting startups who have bright futures ahead of them. Like every smart founder, they understand when it is time to draft in some professional help, that is where 7startup comes in.

These are just some of the areas we cover during the intensive 4 months that we work with clients. Everything we do is tailored to you so that you are able to maximise your time with us for optimum output.

Pre Due Diligence

Pitch Deck Review

Extensive Workshops

Campaign Media

Fundraising Management

Full Deal Review

Pricing

At 7startup, we make sure that our goals are aligned with yours, so you can feel comfortable knowing we are doing everything we can to secure the best possible deal for your startup.

To do so we charge an initial engagement fee with a 5% success fee, a smart investment that has long-term value for your startup.

SEED

£10k – £15k

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SERIES A

£15k- £25k

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SERIES B

£25k – £30k

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For a more personalised price quote, get in contact with one of our expert startup business consultants today.

Workshops can be held either in person at our London office or online, whatever is suitable for your current situation. Additionally, please note that one workshop typically lasts around half a day.

We help you get through the VC door and avoid falling at the final due diligence hurdle. Our selection process is strict and we follow this criteria:

Your startup must:

Have at least 2 full-time founders

Be at the Seed, Series A, or Series B Stage

Demonstrate market traction

Be based in the UK or Europe

You must:

Have passion, determination, and resilience

Have unique insight into solving a problem

Be operating and experienced in at least one of our target sectors

Even if you don’t Meet every criteria, but still feel like we would be a good fit, then get in touch today!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Here are our FAQs. However, if you would like to know anything not included in this list, please feel free to contact us.

We focus on due diligence and the best startups

Our intensive due diligence and tight selection criteria mean that we select the best startups, and personally curate deals for our investor club and vast investor network of Angels, Family Offices, and VCs that span the UK, EU, USA, Middle-east, and Asia.

Seed stage, Series A, and beyond

We work with founders to help them raise funding for the seed stage, Series A, B, and beyond. We design a comprehensive investment strategy, introduce relevant investors, and execute successful funding campaigns. Although our workshops with in-depth investment acceleration are recommended to startups at all funding stages, it is a pre-requisite for early-stage investments.

Personalised, expert help and a long-term partnership

At 7startup, we curate our process to guide you with relevant and tailored metrics, as well as a methodical review of your investment collateral and data room. We dig deep to hunt for the best-fit investors whilst you focus on growing your business. Then help you accelerate your business to a scaleup, and perhaps unicorn, faster than you would without us.

We may provide investment ourselves

Our sister investment vehicle Shoreditch VC may offer startup investment through an SPV. Perhaps in your current round or in the future.