Fundraising expert (Success fee / Equity only)

Fundraising Expert – Pre-Revenue Startup

Company: Kefilo

Location: Remote

Engagement Model: Equity-Based (CFO Track) OR Success-Fee Model

About Kefilo

Kefilo is building a next-generation wellness-focused food and meal solutions ecosystem.

For the first 6–8 months, we are focused on validating 3 core verticals:

1. Meal Solutions
2. In-house Innovative Food Products
3. Offline Kiosk Model

The goal is to prove unit economics, validate demand, and then raise strategic capital to scale.

We are currently at a pre-revenue / early validation stage and preparing for structured fundraising.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Fundraising Expert who has prior experience raising funds for pre-revenue startups and understands early-stage investor psychology.

This is not just outreach — this is structured capital strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Create a compelling investor-ready pitch deck from scratch
• Refine business model positioning for investor clarity
• Build financial projections and valuation rationale
• Identify relevant angels, VCs, and strategic investors
• Approach investors through structured outreach
• Manage investor communication and follow-ups
• Prepare founders for investor meetings
• Support due diligence process
• Assist in negotiation discussions
  

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven experience raising funds for pre-revenue or early-stage startups
• Strong understanding of startup finance and valuation
• Ability to independently build pitch decks and financial storytelling
• Existing investor network preferred
• Strategic thinker with execution capability
  

Engagement Structure (Two Models)1 Equity-Based Model (Long-Term CFO Track)

• Equity-based role
• Potential pathway to become CFO at Kefilo
• Strategic involvement in long-term financial structuring
• 5-year vesting structure
• No fixed salary until funding

Best suited for someone looking to build long-term ownership.

2 Success-Fee Model

• No upfront payment
• 1% success fee
• Payment released only after funds are secured and reflected in company bank account
• Clear written agreement before engagement

Best suited for independent fundraising professionals.

What We Expect From You

Please respond with:

1. Startups you have previously helped raise funds for
2. Stage and ticket size raised
3. Your approach to fundraising for pre-revenue startups
4. Which model you are interested in (Equity / Success Fee / Both)
5. Your expected timeline to start