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Fundraising support for your next growth round

We help founders prepare, structure and run successful fundraising processes: from financial model and investor story to investor outreach, due diligence and term sheet negotiation.

Over 800 clients trust torq.partners

When you realize fundraising is a full-time job

Your story is not investor-ready

The business has potential, but the narrative, financials and funding need are not yet clear enough for investors.

The process lacks structure

Fundraising quickly becomes overwhelming next to running the business. We bring structure, timelines and focus.

Your valuation is hard to defend

You need a valuation strategy that reflects your
performance, market context and investor expectations. 

You are not reaching the right investors

A strong round depends on finding investors who
understand your sector, stage and ambition.

Due diligence slows you down

Missing documents, unclear KPIs and slow Q&A can reduce investor confidence and delay the round.

Term sheets get complex

A good outcome is not only about valuation. Structure, rights and long-term alignment matter just as much.

What we help you with

Fundraising preparation

  • Review and refine the financial model

  • Define the funding need and use of funds

  • Prepare investor-ready materials

  • Structure the data room

Investor story & positioning

  • Sharpen your equity story

  • Translate KPIs into a compelling investor narrative

  • Prepare pitch materials and financial appendix

  • Adjust the story to the phase, sector, and round size

Investor approach

  • Build and prioritize the investor long list

  • Identify relevant VCs, growth investors or strategic investors

  • Support outreach and follow-up

  • Coordinate meetings, Q&A and process flow

Due Diligence, terms & closing

  • Support investor due diligence

  • Prepare responses and financial analyses

  • Compare term sheets and key terms

  • Support negotiation strategy until closing

Hands-on support from preparation to closing

Our team supports founders with the financial, strategic, and process work needed to run a credible fundraising process.

Emiel de Groot

Principal

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Fundraising specialist for Series A+ rounds, focusing on food, impact, and first-of-a-kind factories.

Previous Roles & Projects:

  • Fundraising Advisor | B2B Food Ingredients, Series B
  • Fundraising Advisor | Circular Food Startup (B2B & B2C)
  • CFO & Fundraising Advisor | AI SaaS Startup, Seed Round

Ash Krishna

Principal

Generalist

Supports founders and investors with fundraising preparation, modeling, and process guidance.

Previous Roles & Projects:

  • Interim CFO & Fundraising Support | Deep Tech Hardware, Series A
  • CFO & Fundraising Support | 20+ employees, €8 million in funding
  • Sell-Side M&A Advisor | Industrial B2B Marketplace | €2 million in revenue

Can be posted to: Exact Online, Xero, QuickBooks

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Consultants

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Due Diligence Processes

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Fundraising & M&A Transactions

800

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Clients

In 4 steps to a structured M&A process

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Preparation

We review your financials, refine the business case, define the funding need and prepare the materials investors expect.

Investor approach

We identify and prioritize relevant investors, support outreach and help manage first meetings, follow-ups and Q&A.

Due diligence

We prepare the data room, support investor questions and keep the process moving with clear financial analysis and documentation.

Terms & closing

We support term sheet comparison, negotiation strategy and transaction documentation until the round is closed.

The ideal starting point: Fundraising readiness check

Before starting an investor outreach, it helps to know whether your financials, story and materials are ready. In a short readiness check, we identify what is missing and what needs to be improved before going to market.

What we review

  • Financial model and forecast quality
  • Funding need and use of funds
  • KPI reporting and investor metrics
  • Pitch deck and financial appendix
  • Data room completeness

What you get

  • Clear view on fundraising readiness
  • Prioritized preparation roadmap
  • Key gaps to fix before investor outreach
  • Practical next steps for the fundraising process

Preparing your next funding round?

Let’s discuss where you are in the process, what investors will expect and how we can help you run a structured fundraising process. We will get back to you within 24 hours.

Discuss your fundraising

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Bas Scheele

Managing Partner

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I tell if my company is ready to start fundraising?
What is the difference between investor readiness and fundraising support?
Which funding rounds do you support?
Can you introduce us to investors?
Do you also help with term sheets and negotiations?