FinTech · Global
Funden
VC-in-Residence and VP of Operations at the leading fundraising platform (exited)
Overview
Funden is the leading fundraising platform connecting startups with a network of 1,000+ global VCs, family funds, angel networks, and syndicates. Rafael joined as VC-in-Residence and VP of Operations to guide startups through their fundraising journeys, leveraging his background as a Principal at Roivant where the team deployed $3B from SoftBank Vision Fund, Founders Fund, and Palantir.
Actions
- •Conducted pitch deck reviews, pitch simulations, and pitch deck creation for founders
- •Advised on valuation, financial modeling, and market positioning
- •Built compelling investment narratives and helped with investor selection
- •Led onboarding sessions and trained the team on fundraising best practices
- •Closed sales deals and managed customer success
- •Stepped in as VP of Operations during a co-founder's paternity leave
Results
- •Advised 150+ startups across B2B and B2C, from Pre-Seed to Series B
- •Covered verticals including FinTech, Web3, e-commerce, TravelTech, PropTech, digital health, BioTech, and marketplaces
- •Spanned geographies across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia
- •Many clients successfully raised significant funding rounds
- •Funden was acquired by a private equity fund
Tags
- Fundraising Strategy
- Venture Capital
- Executive Coaching
- Pitch Deck Review
- Sales Strategy
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