Capital Strategy Advisor for AI Consumer Startup (Fundraising & Structure)
We are looking for an experienced capital advisor to help us determine the optimal fundraising strategy for a fast-growing AI consumer startup. (startup URL in attached file)
Our company operates in the personalized media / entertainment space, with a fully functional product, early traction, and a clear path to scale.
We are not looking for generic advice — we are seeking someone who has real experience advising or participating in venture rounds.
Scope:
Advise on how much capital to raise (based on current traction and goals)
Recommend the appropriate structure (equity vs SAFE vs alternative approaches)
Help define stage positioning (pre-seed vs seed vs hybrid)
Provide insight into investor expectations and benchmarks
Outline a clear fundraising strategy and roadmap
Optional: support with investor targeting and narrative refinement
We are specifically looking for someone who:
Has advised startups on fundraising or is a former VC / operator
Has experience with consumer, AI, or subscription-based businesses
Thinks strategically (not just financially)
Can challenge assumptions and provide honest guidance
Nice to have:
Experience with companies in the $0–$1M ARR stage
Familiarity with direct-to-consumer or media platforms
Experience structuring early-stage rounds
Engagement:
Initial advisory engagement (a few sessions)
Potential for ongoing advisory role depending on fit
When applying, please include:
Relevant companies you’ve advised or invested in
A brief view on how you would approach determining raise size and strategy
Our company operates in the personalized media / entertainment space, with a fully functional product, early traction, and a clear path to scale.
We are not looking for generic advice — we are seeking someone who has real experience advising or participating in venture rounds.
Scope:
Advise on how much capital to raise (based on current traction and goals)
Recommend the appropriate structure (equity vs SAFE vs alternative approaches)
Help define stage positioning (pre-seed vs seed vs hybrid)
Provide insight into investor expectations and benchmarks
Outline a clear fundraising strategy and roadmap
Optional: support with investor targeting and narrative refinement
We are specifically looking for someone who:
Has advised startups on fundraising or is a former VC / operator
Has experience with consumer, AI, or subscription-based businesses
Thinks strategically (not just financially)
Can challenge assumptions and provide honest guidance
Nice to have:
Experience with companies in the $0–$1M ARR stage
Familiarity with direct-to-consumer or media platforms
Experience structuring early-stage rounds
Engagement:
Initial advisory engagement (a few sessions)
Potential for ongoing advisory role depending on fit
When applying, please include:
Relevant companies you’ve advised or invested in
A brief view on how you would approach determining raise size and strategy