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Fundraising, Grants & CSR Advisory

Smart Fundraising, Grants & CSR Guidance for Scalable Startups

Fundraising is more than endless pitches, itโ€™s about finding the right money, from the right source, at the right time. At First500Days, we help founders raise smarter โ€” not harder. From investors to incubators, grants to CSR partnerships, we ensure your startup is always capital-ready and positioned for long-term growth. Instead of chasing money, we position your startup to attract investors, win grants, and build CSR collaborations that fund long-term growth without unnecessary dilution.

What We Offer

Core Mentorship & Strategic Services That Drive Startup Success

Discover our tailored mentoring and strategy offerings designed to guide early-stage startups through every critical phaseโ€”helping you build a solid foundation, find product-market fit, attract investors, and scale with confidence.

Fundraising Strategy & Readiness
Guiding founders through funding cycles (Angel, Seed, Series A) with tailored pitch positioning and financial storytelling.
Investor Outreach & Network Access

Connecting startups with angel investors, venture capital firms, syndicate leads, and accelerators/incubators to match the right funding stage.

Government Grants & Subsidies

End-to-end support in applying for Startup India grants, subsidies, and state-level schemes to unlock non-dilutive capital.

CSR Funding Advisory

Structuring proposals and partnerships with corporates under their CSR obligations to create new funding opportunities.

Pitch Deck & Investor Collateral

Designing compelling pitch decks, financial models, and investor updates that inspire confidence and drive funding decisions.

Fundraising Due Diligence Prep

Preparing all documents, reports, and investor materials in advance to avoid last-minute risks during funding discussions.

Post-Funding Advisory

Supporting founders with investor relations, reporting, and capital allocation strategies to ensure healthy growth after the raise.

Designed for developers like you

Why Choose First500days for Fundraising, Grants & CSR Advisory?

Smart fundraising & CSR guidance for scalable startups

Access to a strong ecosystem of investors & accelerators

Equity-friendly fundraising strategies that protect founders

Expertise in non-dilutive capital: grants, subsidies, CSR funds

Strong governance practices to inspire trust

Business Growth

Strategic Fundraising & CSR Planning

Smart Capital Strategies for Scalable Growth

Strategic Solutions

Investor Negotiation & Fundraising Strategy

Securing Favourable Terms with Investort & Financial Clarity

Help Center

Have a question? Find your answer

We understand that you may have some queries, and we are here to provide you with all the answers you need.

1. Do you connect startups to investors?

Yes, we provide curated introductions to angels, VCs, and institutional investors through our ecosystem.

Absolutely. We support startups with government grants, subsidies, and CSR funds to raise capital without equity dilution.

Yes, we prepare decks and financial projections designed to meet investor expectations.

We align your startup projects with CSR mandates, prepare documentation, and ensure compliance for smooth approvals.

Yes, we provide post-funding compliance, reporting, and governance advisory so you remain investor-ready at all times.

We work with SaaS, fintech, healthtech, edtech, D2C, and other growth-focused and impact-driven startups.