Fundraising, Grants & CSR Advisory
Smart Fundraising, Grants & CSR Guidance for Scalable Startups
Fundraising is more than endless pitches, itโs 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 phaseโhelping you build a solid foundation, find product-market fit, attract investors, and scale with confidence.
Connecting startups with angel investors, venture capital firms, syndicate leads, and accelerators/incubators to match the right funding stage.
End-to-end support in applying for Startup India grants, subsidies, and state-level schemes to unlock non-dilutive capital.
Structuring proposals and partnerships with corporates under their CSR obligations to create new funding opportunities.
Designing compelling pitch decks, financial models, and investor updates that inspire confidence and drive funding decisions.
Preparing all documents, reports, and investor materials in advance to avoid last-minute risks during funding discussions.
Supporting founders with investor relations, reporting, and capital allocation strategies to ensure healthy growth after the raise.
Why Choose First500days for Fundraising, Grants & CSR Advisory?
Business Growth
Strategic Fundraising & CSR Planning
Smart Capital Strategies for Scalable Growth
- Tailored fundraising roadmaps aligned with your startupโs vision
- Access to grants, CSR opportunities, and impact-driven funding
- Investor targeting based on stage, sector, and geography
- Clear capital plans to sustain growth without over-dilution
Strategic Solutions
Investor Negotiation & Fundraising Strategy
Securing Favourable Terms with Investort & Financial Clarity
- Review and negotiation of investment agreements & term sheets
- Due diligence support and regulatory compliance across markets
- Equity structuring and cap table planning to protect founders
- Post-funding compliance, governance, and investor reporting
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.
2. Can you help us access non-dilutive funding?
Absolutely. We support startups with government grants, subsidies, and CSR funds to raise capital without equity dilution.
3. Do you create investor-ready pitch decks and models?
Yes, we prepare decks and financial projections designed to meet investor expectations.
4. How do you support CSR funding?
We align your startup projects with CSR mandates, prepare documentation, and ensure compliance for smooth approvals.
5. Is ongoing support available after fundraising?
Yes, we provide post-funding compliance, reporting, and governance advisory so you remain investor-ready at all times.
6. What industries do you focus on?
We work with SaaS, fintech, healthtech, edtech, D2C, and other growth-focused and impact-driven startups.