3-Step Evaluation Method
1:1 Call with a fundraising expert
To better understand your startup and advise you on the next steps for fundraising.
Submit your Pitch Deck and Business Model Canvas (BMC).
To help the investor understand your startup’s vision, model, and growth potential.
Pitch your startup in a 1:1 session with the investor.
Understand whether your startup is ready to raise funds based on investor evaluation and feedback.
Meet The Investor
Prakash Balasubramanian
CEO: 18startup | Angel Investor
A seasoned finance professional with three decades of experience across banking, manufacturing, logistics, and technology, he has spent over 30 years preparing and interpreting financial statements, bringing sharp strategic insight into business numbers.
As a serial entrepreneur and an angel investor, Prakash understands exactly what investors look for and helps founders use financial clarity to build confidence, attract funding, and make smarter decisions.
Who Is This For?
If you are at the ideation stage, you can register for a 1:1 pitching session to gain actionable feedback. If you are actively looking to raise funds, it is recommended to have an MVP and some level of traction to be eligible to pitch to the investor.