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Based on 300+ reviews
Raise VC Funding
Without Connections, Confusion,
or Costly Mistakes
Raise VC Funding
Without Connections, Confusion,
or Costly Mistakes
The insider's playbook that's helped 200+ first-time founders raise $500M+ — built by someone who's been on all sides of the table
$50M+ Raised by Alumni
$50M+ Raised by Alumni
$50M+ Raised by Alumni
200+ Founders Trained
200+ Founders Trained
200+ Founders Trained
18,000 VC Database
18,000 VC Database
18,000 VC Database
You’re not alone.
Most first-time founders are
You’re not alone.
Most first-time founders are
"I don't know where to start and I'm terrified of screwing this up"
"I don't know where to start and I'm terrified of screwing this up"
Watching competitors get funded while they stay stuck
Watching competitors get funded while they stay stuck
Watching competitors get funded while they stay stuck
Getting ghosted or "come back later" responses from VCs
Getting ghosted or "come back later" responses from VCs
Getting ghosted or "come back later" responses from VCs
Burning $50K-200K in runway while "figuring out" fundraising
Burning $50K-200K in runway while "figuring out" fundraising
Burning $50K-200K in runway while "figuring out" fundraising
Terrified of screwing up their only shot
Terrified of screwing up their only shot
Terrified of screwing up their only shot
From"I Dont know what to do" to"I closed my round"
From"I Dont know what to do" to"I closed my round"
It's the accountability system, guided execution, and weekly coaching that turns your workshop knowledge into actual closed capital
It's the accountability system, guided execution, and weekly coaching that turns your workshop knowledge into actual closed capital
Weekly accountability
Show up every week, report progress, get unstuck
Weekly accountability
Show up every week, report progress, get unstuck
Weekly accountability
Show up every week, report progress, get unstuck
Direct investor access
Warm intros to aligned VCs (for 1-on-1 clients)
Direct investor access
Warm intros to aligned VCs (for 1-on-1 clients)
Direct investor access
Warm intros to aligned VCs (for 1-on-1 clients)
Expert guidance
I've raised capital 3x, met 1,000+ VCs, worked inside Amazon's VC team
Expert guidance
I've raised capital 3x, met 1,000+ VCs, worked inside Amazon's VC team
Expert guidance
I've raised capital 3x, met 1,000+ VCs, worked inside Amazon's VC team
Real-time feedback
Get your deck, emails, and pitch reviewed before you send them
Real-time feedback
Get your deck, emails, and pitch reviewed before you send them
Real-time feedback
Get your deck, emails, and pitch reviewed before you send them
Execution support
Co-working sessions where you actually do the work, not just plan it
Execution support
Co-working sessions where you actually do the work, not just plan it
Execution support
Co-working sessions where you actually do the work, not just plan it
Community of doers
Other founders who are executing, not just "thinking about it"
Community of doers
Other founders who are executing, not just "thinking about it"
Community of doers
Other founders who are executing, not just "thinking about it"
The RAISE Method —
5 LESSONS, 30 days
The RAISE Method —
5 LESSONS, 30 days
The RAISE Method —
5 LESSONS, 30 days
Research & Prepare
Get your real target investor list
Research & Prepare
Get your real target investor list
Research & Prepare
Get your real target investor list
Articulate Your Story
What they want to hear
Articulate Your Story
What they want to hear
Articulate Your Story
What they want to hear
Initiate Contact
Cold + warm outreach done right
Initiate Contact
Cold + warm outreach done right
Initiate Contact
Cold + warm outreach done right
Secure Meetings
Turn outreach into momentum
Secure Meetings
Turn outreach into momentum
Secure Meetings
Turn outreach into momentum
Execute
Close with pro-level confidence
Execute
Close with pro-level confidence
Execute
Close with pro-level confidence
Core Lessons
Core Lessons
Core Lessons
Raise Academy provides the accountability system, guided execution, and weekly coaching that turns your workshop knowledge into actual closed capital
Raise Academy provides the accountability system, guided execution, and weekly coaching that turns your workshop knowledge into actual closed capital
Raise Academy provides the accountability system, guided execution, and weekly coaching that turns your workshop knowledge into actual closed capital
Week 1
1 Hour
Research & Prepare
1
Learn: Understand how VC works as an end to end process
8:24
2
Learn: What are VC's looking for and how can you position your pitch so its attractive
12:45
3
Bonus Content: 18k VC Database with full contact details
15:32
4
Research: Discover which of the 18k global VC's fund your stage and industry of startup
9:18
5
Exercise: Setup your VC CRM, so you can execute fundraising like a pro
11:45
6
Exercise: Focus on 25 VC's to practice on, 25 VC's to drive competitive tension and the 25 VC's you actually want to invest in you
13:28
Week 2
1 Hour
Articulate Your Story
1
Learn: How to explain what problem your solving & why it matters so VC's care
28:15
2
Learn: How to write an emotionally engaging email that investors actually read and consider
32:40
3
Workshop: Pitch your company and get feedback from otherses
19:25
4
Bonus Content: Expert AI prompt for creating a company summary for email's that get attention
16:35
Week 3
1 HR 52 MIN
Initiate Contact
1
Learn: Who to contact at a VC fund
18:45
2
Learn: How to cold email VC's
22:30
3
How to generate warm intro's to funds like an insider
16:20
4
Bonus Content: Email templates for cold and warm emails
24:35
5
Exercise: Send your first 5 Cold Emails and 5 Warm Intros
21:40
6
Workshop: Join the weekly investor outreach group co-working session
9:25
Week 4
1 HR 28 MIN
Secure Meetings
1
Learn: What to say in your first meeting with a VC
25:45
2
Learn: How to decode what VC's mean when they give you feedback and what to do with it
18:30
3
Learn: How to drive competitive tension between VC's to get a deal done
16:20
4
Workshop: Join the weekly office hours for investor feedback decoded Q&A
14:25
5
Bonus Content: VC meetings agenda template so you can look like an expert
12:45
Week 5
1 HR 15 MIN
Execute the Close
1
Learn: How to navigate multiple VCs and their teams to get a deal done
12:30
2
Learn: How to set and negiotiate terms and valuations
11:45
3
Learn: How to prepare for and sail through due dilligence
10:40
4
Bonus Content: Due Dilligence Template Kit
1:15
Week 1
1 Hour
Research & Prepare
1
Learn: Understand how VC works as an end to end process
8:24
2
Learn: What are VC's looking for and how can you position your pitch so its attractive
12:45
3
Bonus Content: 18k VC Database with full contact details
15:32
4
Research: Discover which of the 18k global VC's fund your stage and industry of startup
9:18
5
Exercise: Setup your VC CRM, so you can execute fundraising like a pro
11:45
6
Exercise: Focus on 25 VC's to practice on, 25 VC's to drive competitive tension and the 25 VC's you actually want to invest in you
13:28
Week 2
1 Hour
Articulate Your Story
1
Learn: How to explain what problem your solving & why it matters so VC's care
28:15
2
Learn: How to write an emotionally engaging email that investors actually read and consider
32:40
3
Workshop: Pitch your company and get feedback from otherses
19:25
4
Bonus Content: Expert AI prompt for creating a company summary for email's that get attention
16:35
Week 3
1 HR 52 MIN
Initiate Contact
1
Learn: Who to contact at a VC fund
18:45
2
Learn: How to cold email VC's
22:30
3
How to generate warm intro's to funds like an insider
16:20
4
Bonus Content: Email templates for cold and warm emails
24:35
5
Exercise: Send your first 5 Cold Emails and 5 Warm Intros
21:40
6
Workshop: Join the weekly investor outreach group co-working session
9:25
Week 4
1 HR 28 MIN
Secure Meetings
1
Learn: What to say in your first meeting with a VC
25:45
2
Learn: How to decode what VC's mean when they give you feedback and what to do with it
18:30
3
Learn: How to drive competitive tension between VC's to get a deal done
16:20
4
Workshop: Join the weekly office hours for investor feedback decoded Q&A
14:25
5
Bonus Content: VC meetings agenda template so you can look like an expert
12:45
Week 5
1 HR 15 MIN
Execute the Close
1
Learn: How to navigate multiple VCs and their teams to get a deal done
12:30
2
Learn: How to set and negiotiate terms and valuations
11:45
3
Learn: How to prepare for and sail through due dilligence
10:40
4
Bonus Content: Due Dilligence Template Kit
1:15
Week 1
1 Hour
Research & Prepare
1
Learn: Understand how VC works as an end to end process
8:24
2
Learn: What are VC's looking for and how can you position your pitch so its attractive
12:45
3
Bonus Content: 18k VC Database with full contact details
15:32
4
Research: Discover which of the 18k global VC's fund your stage and industry of startup
9:18
5
Exercise: Setup your VC CRM, so you can execute fundraising like a pro
11:45
6
Exercise: Focus on 25 VC's to practice on, 25 VC's to drive competitive tension and the 25 VC's you actually want to invest in you
13:28
Week 2
1 Hour
Articulate Your Story
1
Learn: How to explain what problem your solving & why it matters so VC's care
28:15
2
Learn: How to write an emotionally engaging email that investors actually read and consider
32:40
3
Workshop: Pitch your company and get feedback from otherses
19:25
4
Bonus Content: Expert AI prompt for creating a company summary for email's that get attention
16:35
Week 3
1 HR 52 MIN
Initiate Contact
1
Learn: Who to contact at a VC fund
18:45
2
Learn: How to cold email VC's
22:30
3
How to generate warm intro's to funds like an insider
16:20
4
Bonus Content: Email templates for cold and warm emails
24:35
5
Exercise: Send your first 5 Cold Emails and 5 Warm Intros
21:40
6
Workshop: Join the weekly investor outreach group co-working session
9:25
Week 4
1 HR 28 MIN
Secure Meetings
1
Learn: What to say in your first meeting with a VC
25:45
2
Learn: How to decode what VC's mean when they give you feedback and what to do with it
18:30
3
Learn: How to drive competitive tension between VC's to get a deal done
16:20
4
Workshop: Join the weekly office hours for investor feedback decoded Q&A
14:25
5
Bonus Content: VC meetings agenda template so you can look like an expert
12:45
Week 5
1 HR 15 MIN
Execute the Close
1
Learn: How to navigate multiple VCs and their teams to get a deal done
12:30
2
Learn: How to set and negiotiate terms and valuations
11:45
3
Learn: How to prepare for and sail through due dilligence
10:40
4
Bonus Content: Due Dilligence Template Kit
1:15
Meet Your Instructor
Meet Your Instructor
Built by someone who's been on ALL sides of the table
Built by someone who's been on ALL sides of the table
Built by someone who's been on ALL sides of the table
Founded 3x VC-backed companies ($30M+ raised, exits achieved)
Met with 1000+ VCs across every major fund
Angel invested in 50+ startups (top-quartile returns)
Worked at AWS VC Relations (saw the ecosystem from inside)
Founded 3x VC-backed companies ($30M+ raised, exits achieved)
Met with 1000+ VCs across every major fund
Angel invested in 50+ startups (top-quartile returns)
Worked at AWS VC Relations (saw the ecosystem from inside)
Founded 3x VC-backed companies ($30M+ raised, exits achieved)
Met with 1000+ VCs across every major fund
Angel invested in 50+ startups (top-quartile returns)
Worked at AWS VC Relations (saw the ecosystem from inside)
What Our founders Are Saying
What Our founders Are Saying
Don't just take our word for it. Here's what 300+ successful founders say about transforming their process with our fund raising course.
Don't just take our word for it. Here's what 300+ successful founders say about transforming their process with our fund raising course.
I used to freeze up navigating VC meetings — now just days after the course, I confidently pivoted mid-meeting when I could see a partner wasn't interested. Instead of losing the opportunity completely, I got strategic advice and valuable introductions.
Julie Lawrie
Amplifyo
I used to freeze up navigating VC meetings — now just days after the course, I confidently pivoted mid-meeting when I could see a partner wasn't interested. Instead of losing the opportunity completely, I got strategic advice and valuable introductions.
Julie Lawrie
Amplifyo
I used to freeze up navigating VC meetings — now just days after the course, I confidently pivoted mid-meeting when I could see a partner wasn't interested. Instead of losing the opportunity completely, I got strategic advice and valuable introductions.
Julie Lawrie
Amplifyo
I didn't know the end-to-end fundraising process — I was flying blind. Now I have a complete blueprint from first contact to close. I even learned about due diligence and fact sheets I had no clue existed. You don't know what you don't know, and this course fills every gap with practical, straight-up insight that increases your chances of actually getting funded
Allan Eir
Align Magnet
I didn't know the end-to-end fundraising process — I was flying blind. Now I have a complete blueprint from first contact to close. I even learned about due diligence and fact sheets I had no clue existed. You don't know what you don't know, and this course fills every gap with practical, straight-up insight that increases your chances of actually getting funded
Allan Eir
Align Magnet
I didn't know the end-to-end fundraising process — I was flying blind. Now I have a complete blueprint from first contact to close. I even learned about due diligence and fact sheets I had no clue existed. You don't know what you don't know, and this course fills every gap with practical, straight-up insight that increases your chances of actually getting funded
Allan Eir
Align Magnet
I had no idea how to approach investors or introduce my startup without sounding desperate. Raise Academy completely changed my approach. Now I know exactly how investors think and what they need to hear. The confidence shift is massive — I actually look forward to investor conversations now.
John Hardy
Miira
I had no idea how to approach investors or introduce my startup without sounding desperate. Raise Academy completely changed my approach. Now I know exactly how investors think and what they need to hear. The confidence shift is massive — I actually look forward to investor conversations now.
John Hardy
Miira
I had no idea how to approach investors or introduce my startup without sounding desperate. Raise Academy completely changed my approach. Now I know exactly how investors think and what they need to hear. The confidence shift is massive — I actually look forward to investor conversations now.
John Hardy
Miira
I didn't understand the general flow of raising money and felt completely lost. Nick made a complicated concept finally make sense — and I raised a round. The logical, battle-tested resources and recommendations gave me exactly what I needed to go from confused to confident to closed.
Kym Treasure
Audacia Audio
I didn't understand the general flow of raising money and felt completely lost. Nick made a complicated concept finally make sense — and I raised a round. The logical, battle-tested resources and recommendations gave me exactly what I needed to go from confused to confident to closed.
Kym Treasure
Audacia Audio
I didn't understand the general flow of raising money and felt completely lost. Nick made a complicated concept finally make sense — and I raised a round. The logical, battle-tested resources and recommendations gave me exactly what I needed to go from confused to confident to closed.
Kym Treasure
Audacia Audio
My biggest challenge was crafting a clear narrative that investors could actually follow. After this course, I can confidently express what I'm doing in three coherent points that land every time. This is a must for any founder who needs to synthesize their thoughts and turn complexity into clarity. My storytelling went from scattered to sharp.
Dennis Antiohos
Business Owner
My biggest challenge was crafting a clear narrative that investors could actually follow. After this course, I can confidently express what I'm doing in three coherent points that land every time. This is a must for any founder who needs to synthesize their thoughts and turn complexity into clarity. My storytelling went from scattered to sharp.
Dennis Antiohos
Business Owner
My biggest challenge was crafting a clear narrative that investors could actually follow. After this course, I can confidently express what I'm doing in three coherent points that land every time. This is a must for any founder who needs to synthesize their thoughts and turn complexity into clarity. My storytelling went from scattered to sharp.
Dennis Antiohos
Business Owner
I was struggling with hot intros, deep tech credibility, and getting taken seriously. This course sharpened everything. The result? I was invited to join the Tech Council. That's the kind of real-world outcome you get when you learn from someone who's actually been in the trenches.
Rhett Sampson
GT Systems
I was struggling with hot intros, deep tech credibility, and getting taken seriously. This course sharpened everything. The result? I was invited to join the Tech Council. That's the kind of real-world outcome you get when you learn from someone who's actually been in the trenches.
Rhett Sampson
GT Systems
I was struggling with hot intros, deep tech credibility, and getting taken seriously. This course sharpened everything. The result? I was invited to join the Tech Council. That's the kind of real-world outcome you get when you learn from someone who's actually been in the trenches.
Rhett Sampson
GT Systems
I couldn't communicate my opportunity succinctly — every pitch felt bloated and unclear. The course gave me a battle-tested, no-BS playbook that actually works. I nailed my teaser using the killer ChatGPT prompt he shared. If you want actionable, founder-to-founder advice from a whip-smart guy who's done it himself, this is it. Highly recommended.
Dan Rosen
Senderz
I couldn't communicate my opportunity succinctly — every pitch felt bloated and unclear. The course gave me a battle-tested, no-BS playbook that actually works. I nailed my teaser using the killer ChatGPT prompt he shared. If you want actionable, founder-to-founder advice from a whip-smart guy who's done it himself, this is it. Highly recommended.
Dan Rosen
Senderz
I couldn't communicate my opportunity succinctly — every pitch felt bloated and unclear. The course gave me a battle-tested, no-BS playbook that actually works. I nailed my teaser using the killer ChatGPT prompt he shared. If you want actionable, founder-to-founder advice from a whip-smart guy who's done it himself, this is it. Highly recommended.
Dan Rosen
Senderz
I had no idea about the fundraising process or who to even reach out to. This course taught me the VC psyche and exactly how to position myself for a successful raise. It's fundraising 101 — table stakes for any founder serious about raising capital. I finally understand how investors think and what they actually need to see.
Hugh Le
Juxtabyte
I had no idea about the fundraising process or who to even reach out to. This course taught me the VC psyche and exactly how to position myself for a successful raise. It's fundraising 101 — table stakes for any founder serious about raising capital. I finally understand how investors think and what they actually need to see.
Hugh Le
Juxtabyte
I had no idea about the fundraising process or who to even reach out to. This course taught me the VC psyche and exactly how to position myself for a successful raise. It's fundraising 101 — table stakes for any founder serious about raising capital. I finally understand how investors think and what they actually need to see.
Hugh Le
Juxtabyte
Choose Your Learning Path
Choose Your Learning Path
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Individual
Perfect for solo founders
$
2,497
What's Included:
Complete Founder Fundraising Course (RAISE Method, 5 modules)
18,000+ VC Database
Templates Library (CRM setup, cold/warm email scripts, meeting agenda, diligence kit)
Weekly Workshops & Q&A
Private Founder Community
Individual
Perfect for solo founders
$
2,497
What's Included:
Complete Founder Fundraising Course (RAISE Method, 5 modules)
18,000+ VC Database
Templates Library (CRM setup, cold/warm email scripts, meeting agenda, diligence kit)
Weekly Workshops & Q&A
Private Founder Community
Individual
Perfect for solo founders
$
2,497
What's Included:
Complete Founder Fundraising Course (RAISE Method, 5 modules)
18,000+ VC Database
Templates Library (CRM setup, cold/warm email scripts, meeting agenda, diligence kit)
Weekly Workshops & Q&A
Private Founder Community
Team
For founding teams (2-5 people)
$
4,900
Everything in Individual, PLUS:
Team coaching
Shared access
Priority support
Team CRM and Systems
Shared success
Team
For founding teams (2-5 people)
$
4,900
Everything in Individual, PLUS:
Team coaching
Shared access
Priority support
Team CRM and Systems
Shared success
Team
For founding teams (2-5 people)
$
4,900
Everything in Individual, PLUS:
Team coaching
Shared access
Priority support
Team CRM and Systems
Shared success
14-Day Money-Back Guarantee
14-Day Money-Back Guarantee
14-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Secure Payment Processing
Secure Payment Processing
Secure Payment Processing
Instant Access After Purchase
Instant Access After Purchase
Instant Access After Purchase
Common Questions
Common Questions
Common Questions
Got questions? We've got answers. Here are the most common questions from founders before they transform their path with RaiseAcademy
Got questions? We've got answers. Here are the most common questions from founders before they transform their path with RaiseAcademy
Got questions? We've got answers. Here are the most common questions from founders before they transform their path with RaiseAcademy
Not sure which option is right for you?
Book a free 30-minute call. We'll talk about where you're stuck, what you need to execute, and whether Raise Ready is the right fit (if it's not, I'll tell you).
That's exactly who this is for. 87% of founders in Raise Academy started with zero warm intros. The entire system is built around cold outreach that works — because I've used it to raise $30M across 3 companies. You'll get the 18,000 VC database, email templates that get 40% reply rates, and a proven targeting system. No network needed. Just the willingness to execute.
Free content tells you WHAT to do. This course shows you exactly HOW to do it, step by step. You get the full VC database with contact details, pre-written email templates you can copy/paste, live pitch feedback workshops, and a community of founders going through it with you. Plus the 90-day guarantee: book 10+ meetings or get your money back. YouTube doesn't come with that.
If you have 3-6 months of runway left, it's not too early — it's urgent. Fundraising takes longer than you think (most founders take 6-9 months). This course is designed for pre-seed and seed stage founders, whether you're pre-product, pre-revenue or post-launch. If you're serious about raising in the next 6 months, you should start learning the system now.
The course is 5 weeks. Each module takes 1-2 hours to complete. Workshops are optional but recommended (1 hour, 2x/week). If you can commit 3-5 hours per week for 5 weeks, you'll finish the system. Then execution is on your timeline. Most founders spend 5-10 hours/week on outreach once they start. That's less time than doomscrolling LinkedIn wondering how to start.
That's what the 90-day guarantee is for. If you complete all 5 modules, do the exercises, and don't book at least 10 quality VC meetings in 90 days, I'll refund you in full. No questions asked. I've put 1,000+ founders through this system. It works if you work it. And if it doesn't, you get your money back.
Fair question. How much runway are you burning per month in both cash and opportunity cost? $20K? $30K? This course costs less than 1 week of runway. If it helps you raise 3 months faster, you've saved $60K-90K in burn. If it helps you avoid the wrong investor and a bad term sheet, you've saved your company. The real cost isn't $2,497 — it's running out of cash because you spent 9 months figuring this out the hard way
That's exactly who this is for. 87% of founders in Raise Academy started with zero warm intros. The entire system is built around cold outreach that works — because I've used it to raise $30M across 3 companies. You'll get the 18,000 VC database, email templates that get 40% reply rates, and a proven targeting system. No network needed. Just the willingness to execute.
Free content tells you WHAT to do. This course shows you exactly HOW to do it, step by step. You get the full VC database with contact details, pre-written email templates you can copy/paste, live pitch feedback workshops, and a community of founders going through it with you. Plus the 90-day guarantee: book 10+ meetings or get your money back. YouTube doesn't come with that.
If you have 3-6 months of runway left, it's not too early — it's urgent. Fundraising takes longer than you think (most founders take 6-9 months). This course is designed for pre-seed and seed stage founders, whether you're pre-product, pre-revenue or post-launch. If you're serious about raising in the next 6 months, you should start learning the system now.
The course is 5 weeks. Each module takes 1-2 hours to complete. Workshops are optional but recommended (1 hour, 2x/week). If you can commit 3-5 hours per week for 5 weeks, you'll finish the system. Then execution is on your timeline. Most founders spend 5-10 hours/week on outreach once they start. That's less time than doomscrolling LinkedIn wondering how to start.
That's what the 90-day guarantee is for. If you complete all 5 modules, do the exercises, and don't book at least 10 quality VC meetings in 90 days, I'll refund you in full. No questions asked. I've put 1,000+ founders through this system. It works if you work it. And if it doesn't, you get your money back.
Fair question. How much runway are you burning per month in both cash and opportunity cost? $20K? $30K? This course costs less than 1 week of runway. If it helps you raise 3 months faster, you've saved $60K-90K in burn. If it helps you avoid the wrong investor and a bad term sheet, you've saved your company. The real cost isn't $2,497 — it's running out of cash because you spent 9 months figuring this out the hard way
Not sure which option is right for you?
Book a free 30-minute call. We'll talk about where you're stuck, what you need to execute, and whether Raise Ready is the right fit (if it's not, I'll tell you).
Not sure which option is right for you?
Book a free 30-minute call. We'll talk about where you're stuck, what you need to execute, and whether Raise Ready is the right fit (if it's not, I'll tell you).
Not sure which option is right for you?
Book a free 30-minute call. We'll talk about where you're stuck, what you need to execute, and whether Raise Ready is the right fit (if it's not, I'll tell you).