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STAGE FOUR

RAISE

Get investment ready.

Open bigger opportunities.

Turn your traction into capital. In the Raise stage, we help you prepare for investors, refine your story, and connect with the right opportunities - with the guidance and network of Steve Walsh and the Hands On Angel community.

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FROM TRACTION TO OPPORTUNITY

Raise with the Right Strategy and the Right People.

In the Raise stage, we help you prepare for investors, refine your pitch and financials, and connect with the right capital opportunities. With the hands-on guidance of Steve Walsh and the Hands On Angel network, you'll get real-world support, proven frameworks, and access to investors who believe in building great companies.

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$1.4B

CAPITAL RAISED ACROSS CLIENTS

70+

PORTFOLIO COMPANIES

12+

SUCCESSFUL EXITS

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Steve Walsh

Founder, Hands On Angel

ABOUT STEVE WALSH

Steve Walsh is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor and founder advisor. Through Hands On Angel, he brings real-world experience, a deep network of investors, and a hands-on approach to help founders get investment ready and access capital.

WHAT WE DO IN THIS STAGE

01

Investor Strategy

Define the right capital strategy (angels, VCs, strategic, or bootstrapped).

02

Pitch & Materials

Refine your story, financial model, and investor deck.

03

Introductions

Tap into the Hands On Angel network and other strategic introductions.

04

Close & Scale

Navigate due diligence, finalize your raise, and plan for what's next.

KEY OUTPUTS

Investor-ready pitch deck and financial model

Clear capital strategy and target investor list

Introductions through Hands On Angel

Due diligence preparation and support

Term sheet guidance

Post-raise scaling plan and ongoing support

TOOLS & RESOURCES

Investor Deck Template

A proven structure for a compelling investor story.

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Financial Model Template

Model your business for investor conversations.

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Investor Prep Checklist

Make sure you're ready before investor meetings

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Investor Introduction Guide

How to leverage the Hands On Angel network and others

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"Founders don't just need capital - they need the right strategy, the right preparation, and the right people in the room. Our goal is to help you tell a great story and connect with investors who truly get it."

STEVE WALSH

FOUNDER, HANDS ON ANGEL

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READY TO RAISE YOUR CAPITAL?

Let's get you investment ready.

Book a strategy session to get a customized raise plan based on your goals, traction and target investors.

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