Pre-seed startup funding services
Secure your first investment round without breaking
a sweat with our end-to-end pre-seed funding
services.
80% of startups raising pre-seed funding don’t generate any engagement from investors
Most pitches from pre-seed founders will never generate investor interest. All these startups have brilliant ideas but fail to articulate them in a way that will resonate with investors. Instead, those brilliant ideas get buried in grave mistakes early founders make when pitching to investors.
The biggest pre-seed pitching mistakes
Shallow or miscalculated market size evaluation
Confusing GTM strategy with marketing strategy
Unattractive business model economics
No answer to the “Why invest now?” question
Poorly articulated solution and its value
The wrong presentation of the team experience
Weak, dull investment story
GTM strategy lacking competitive moat angle
Technical jargon overdose
Solution
We help startups like yours 20X their chances
to raise pre-seed venture capital
TRANSACTIONAL VOLUME
$70M+
of pre-seed funding raised
Deals volume
120+
pre-seed deals
Clients
6
unicorns in 2025
OUR SERVICES
End-to-end support to win Pre-seed startup
funding game and gear up your growth
Pitch deck consulting and design:
Crafting compelling Pre-seed pitch decks that reflect investor perspective, set you apart from mediocre players and 20X investor engagement and conversions:
- Pitch deck consulting
- Presentation design
- Fast, reliable turnaround
Financial modeling services:
Devising impeccable bespoke financial models for early startups to foster better decision-making and prove to investors your financial acumen and potential in pre-seed financing:
- Comprehensive financial forecast
- 100% defendable numbers
- Expert support and guidance
Growth advisory:
Analyzing your early idea and plan, scouting for market opportunities, assessing competition, and developing execution strategies to help you build actionable and scalable blueprints for growth in the pre-seed vc landscape:
- Market research
- Business model & pricing
- Product, technology & innovation
Investor outreach:
Find and connect with top VCs who are a perfect match for your project. Access our curated list of verified investors, secure intro meetings, and get things rolling in your pre-seed fundraising efforts:
- Database with validated investor contacts
- Omni-channel outreach suite
- Post-investment reporting and communication
Why Waveup
Unmatched experience:
- Our team has sat on both sides of the investment table and worked with the most renowned pre-seed venture capital firms, so we know first-hand what investors want and how to present it to them.
Holistic approach:
- We cover all the facets of the pre-seed funding for startups and beyond—from investor targeting to pitch deck advisory and design to financial model building to growth hacking.
Supreme storytelling:
- Powered by our team’s skills in business and emotional storytelling, design, research, and finance, we create outstanding investment narratives that always drive investor interest and engagement.
Transparent collaboration:
- We collaborate with you from start to finish, taking on board your feedback and supporting you post-collaboration to ensure that results meet and exceed your expectations.
Over 80 verticals covered
Our market expertise and knowledge span a diverse portfolio of over 80 industries, from established,
traditional verticals to disruptive sectors and emerging business models.
Transportation
Apparel & fashion
Agriculture
Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals
Energy
Biotech
Media & Entertainment
Financial institutions
FMCG
Cannabis
Fintech
Technology & AI
Crypto & blockchain
Smart cities
SaaS & PaaS
E-commerce
Shared economy
Internet of Things
Frequently asked
questions
What is pre-seed funding?
Pre-seed funding is one of the earliest venture capital funding stages when a startup comes to venture capitalists with a strong concept and a well-formed team of experts. Pre-seed startup funding can come after bootstrapping or initial angel investment rounds, as well as be the very first investment round for the startup.
What do I need to include in my presentation to raise pre-seed venture capital?
The demands may vary across industries, but give or take, a pre-seed pitch deck content boils down to showing the following:
– A strong founding team with relevant experience
– An attractive market size and a formed ideal customer persona (ICP)
– A validated concept
– A convincing answer to the “Why now?” question
– Financial projections for the next 3-5 years
What’s the difference between raising pre-seed and seed funding?
The main differences lie in the amount of funding, the type of investors, the expectations, and the amount of equity startups give away.
1. The amount of pre-seed funding ranges between tens and a few hundred thousand dollars, while seed funding can easily reach a few million dollars.
2. Pre-seed funding for startups more often falls on the shoulders of angel investors or incubators, while seed rounds almost always fall in the VC-backed category.
3. The equity percentage investors claim during a pre-seed stage varies from 20 to 30% (up to 40% in some cases), compared to an average of 10-25% during a seed stage.
4. During a seed round, investors already expect to see an MVP, first product-market fit signals, and, ideally, the formation of an initial customer base. For a pre-seed startup, the expectations boil down to having a validated concept, an ICP, and a sharp founding team.
How many slides should be included in a typical pre-seed pitch deck?
A short early-stage pitch deck typically contains up to 15 slides, but the number of pages may vary depending on the purpose of the presentation. Some investors may ask for a brief, 2-slide teaser, while others may require a more detailed 15-20-page presentation.
How long does it take to create a pre-seed pitch deck?
The amount of time needed to create a pre-seed pitch deck depends on factors like the project’s complexity, the type of pitch deck needed (a teaser or a full one), and our current workload. On average, it takes two to three weeks to create the materials, but sometimes it can take only three days or the whole month.
Will the data I share with you stay confidential?
Absolutely! All of our clients are protected by the NDA documents signed by both parties, where they are free to establish the extent of their confidentiality. Some clients allow us to share their logos and success stories; others prefer to stay anonymous or not share anything at all. Any approach that works for you, we respect it.
How much do your fundraising services cost?
The cost of our fundraising services is tailored to each project’s specific needs. For detailed pricing information, please contact our team. We’re here to provide you with a personalized quote and answer any questions you might have about our services.
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