Most first-time founders walk into investor meetings with the wrong materials, a scattered narrative, and no clear ask. Minara Advisory builds what you need to get it right.
There's a specific set of materials investors expect, a narrative they need to believe, and a process first-time founders almost always underestimate. The mistakes aren't usually about the idea — they're about preparation. Minara works with founders before they go out to investors to close that gap.
Your deck and narrative are the first thing an investor evaluates — and most first-time decks fail before the meeting does. We build investor-ready pitch materials that tell a clear story: what you're building, why it matters, and why now.
Investors will stress-test your numbers. We build the financial models and cap table structures that hold up under scrutiny, and prepare you for the questions you'll be asked on both.
Who you approach, in what order, and with what positioning matters as much as the materials themselves. We help you build your investor list, sequence the raise, and understand what to expect at each stage.
We start by understanding your business, the size of your ask, and where you are in the fundraising process. No intake forms, no templates — just a direct conversation about what you need.
We define the scope, timeline, and deliverables together. You know exactly what you're getting and when before anything starts. No open-ended retainers, no scope creep.
Minara builds the materials. You focus on running the business. We stay close throughout and make sure everything is investor-ready before you go out.
Finance & Economics student at the University of Cincinnati. Managing Partner at Bearcat Ventures, UC's student-run venture fund, where he focuses on deal evaluation and fund strategy. Advises founders on fundraising preparation and capital structure.
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If you're preparing for your first raise and want to get it right, reach out.