Fundable or Not?
The Capital‑Raising Playbook
What PE/VCs actually underwrite: the 35% IRR reality,
a debt vs. equity worksheet, a 10‑slide deck template, and proof points that convert.
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A 15‑minute walkthrough from the investor’s side of the table.
Stop guessing what investors want.
Learn how PE and VC funds really evaluate deals
— and whether your business is fundable right now.
By Phil Masiello
4× Founder • Bestselling Author • CEO, CrunchGrowth Revenue Acceleration
Fundable or Not?
The Capital‑Raising Playbook
What PE/VCs actually underwrite: the 35% IRR reality,
a debt vs. equity worksheet, a 10‑slide deck template, and proof points that convert.
Click "Get the Free Playbook" button below
By submitting, you’ll also receive tactical frameworks on fundraising, capital strategy, and pitch execution. Unsubscribe anytime.
A 15‑minute walkthrough from the investor’s side of the table.
Stop guessing what investors want.
Learn how PE and VC funds really evaluate deals
— and whether your business is fundable right now.
By Phil Masiello
4× Founder • Bestselling Author • CEO, CrunchGrowth Revenue Acceleration
The Harsh Truth About Raising Capital
Most founders don’t fail because their idea is bad.
They fail because they pitch stories while investors underwrite math, proof, and execution.
Institutional investors don’t fund vision decks — they fund businesses that can support a 35% IRR, hit clear milestones, and scale without burning cash.
If your model, metrics, or milestones don’t support that reality, the answer won’t be “maybe later.” It will be a quiet no. This playbook exists to change that.
35% IRR reality
What $1M → ~$3.5M → ~$7M implies for your plan.
Debt vs. Equity math
Choose the cheapest capital you can actually service.
10‑slide pitch
A tight structure investors say yes to.
Most Importantly:
Investors expect a clear path to a 35% IRR, the right capital choice (debt vs. equity), and a focused 10-slide pitch. If your plan can’t support that, capital won’t follow.
Active money
How to qualify investors who open doors.
PMF proof
Revenue, retention, and margins that de‑risk.
Founder mindset
Coachability, learning speed, execution.
Most Importantly:
The right investors bring active money, but it requires real PMF proof and a founder mindset built on coachability, fast learning, and execution.
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Who This Playbook Is For
Are preparing to raise capital
For founders getting ready to approach investors and wanting a clear, realistic view of what will actually be underwritten before taking meetings.
Have an idea, MVP, or early traction
For founders at the idea, MVP, or early revenue stage who need to validate whether their current progress is enough to support a fundable story.
Want clarity on whether they’re truly fundable
For founders who want an honest assessment of their metrics, milestones, and gaps — before hearing “no” from investors.
Are tired of vague feedback from investors
For founders who keep hearing “interesting, but early” and want concrete, actionable insight instead of generic feedback.
Want to raise smarter, not just faster
For founders focused on choosing the right capital at the right time, minimizing dilution, and building long-term value — not chasing hype.
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