Ideation & Validation
Validate your startup idea — market research, PMF analysis, competitive landscape.
- Customer interview program
- Market sizing & TAM
- Competitor teardown
Startup Mentorship & Advisory
Build & Scale Your Startup
Expert startup consulting — business strategy, fundraising, product-market fit, and growth scaling for founders from pre-seed to IPO.
$2.5B+
Capital raised
150+
Exits & IPOs
320+
Founders advised
What We Do
Consulting Services
End-to-end advisory — from idea validation through IPO readiness.
Business Planning
Build a defensible business plan — financial model, GTM strategy, unit economics.
- 3-statement financial model
- Pricing & packaging
- Go-to-market plan
Fundraising Prep
Get ready to raise — pitch deck, data room, investor relations strategy.
- Pitch deck review
- Investor list & warm intros
- Term sheet negotiation
Team Building
Build the right team — hiring strategy, culture, organizational design.
- Org structure design
- Comp & equity bands
- Executive search support
Growth Scaling
Scale your startup — acquisition, retention, and operational scaling.
- Growth model & KPIs
- Paid + organic playbook
- Ops & systems scaling
Legal & Compliance
Navigate legalities — equity, compliance, corporate structure, investor agreements.
- Cap table management
- 409A & equity grants
- Board & investor docs
Focus Areas
Sectors We Advise
SaaS & Apps
B2B, vertical SaaS
E-Commerce
DTC, marketplace
FinTech
Payments, lending
HealthTech
HIPAA, telehealth
AI/ML
Foundation & applied
Marketplace
Two-sided, B2B
Wellness
Fitness, nutrition
EdTech
K-12, workforce
Success Stories
Founders We've Backed
SAAS · UNICORN
CloudApp Inc.
From pre-seed to $1B valuation in 2 years through strategic scaling and fundraising guidance.
$1B
Valuation
24mo
To unicorn
AI · ACQUISITION
DataFlow Systems
Consulted on PMF, scaling strategy, and successful $450M acquisition by a Fortune 100 buyer.
$450M
Acquisition
18mo
To close
HEALTHTECH · SERIES C
MediCare AI
Strategic guidance on go-to-market, healthcare compliance, and investor relations for Series C.
$50M
Series C
3x
ARR growth
FINTECH · IPO
PayFlow Fintech
Guided company from Series A through IPO preparation and successful NASDAQ listing.
NASDAQ
Listed
$680M
Market cap
How We Work
Our 4-Step Process
01
Discover
2-week deep dive — business, team, market, and financial model audit.
02
Strategize
Custom 90-day plan with priorities, milestones, and KPIs.
03
Execute
Weekly working sessions + ad-hoc advisor access during execution.
04
Measure
Monthly KPI review + quarterly board-ready reporting.
Testimonials
From Founders
"StartupBoost helped us close our $12M Series A in 8 weeks. Their investor intro list alone was worth the engagement."
Sarah Mendez
CEO, CloudApp Inc.
"From a shaky idea to a $450M acquisition in 18 months. The strategic clarity they bring is unmatched."
James Okafor
Founder, DataFlow Systems
"They guided us through HIPAA compliance and our $50M Series C. We finally have a board-ready operating rhythm."
Wesley Tan
CEO, MediCare AI
FAQ
Questions, Answered
What stage startups do you work with?
From pre-seed (idea stage) through Series C. We tailor our advisory depth to your stage — ideation, PMF, scaling, or pre-IPO. Most engagements start between seed and Series A.
How are you compensated?
Three models: monthly retainer (most common), project-based (sprint work like pitch deck or fundraising prep), or hybrid (retainer + success fee on close). We'll recommend the best fit during your intro call.
Do you take equity instead of cash?
For very early-stage (pre-seed) founders with limited cash, we offer an advisory-share model — typically 0.25–0.75% vesting over 24 months. For later-stage engagements, cash retainer is standard.
Can you introduce us to investors?
Yes — we maintain warm relationships with 200+ funds across seed, Series A/B, and growth. We make intros only when the founder, deck, and data room are investor-ready — we'll tell you honestly when you're not.
How long is a typical engagement?
Most engagements are 6–12 months, with monthly check-ins and ad-hoc access. Project sprints (pitch deck, fundraising prep, model build) typically run 3–6 weeks.
Ready to Build Your Startup?
Free 30-minute consultation. We'll review your goals and propose a tailored advisory plan.