Catalyse Advisory

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Six Stages of Startup Journey

The journey of a startup typically consists of several stages as it evolves from an idea to a fully-fledged and successful business. While the specific stages may vary depending on the nature of the startup and its industry, here are six common stages:

How can Catalyse add value at every stage of your journey?

1 Pre Seed Stage:
  • Help validate the idea: We can help the startup validate their idea by conducting market research, analysing the competition, evaluating financial feasibility and developing a business model.
  • Draft a business plan: We can support the startup to draft a business plan that outlines their goals, strategies, and financial projections, considering industry factors and risks.
  • Business Structure: We can guide the founders choose the right legal structure for their startup (e.g., sole proprietorship, partnership, limited liability company) and provide guidance on the legal requirements, licenses and regulations related to the industry.
2. Seed Stage:
  • Help raise seed funding: We can help the startup raise seed funding by connecting them with investors and preparing them for investor pitches.
  • Develop financial systems: Develop financial systems, such as accounting software, budgeting tools and setting up the link between finance and operations.
3. Early Stage:
  • Strategic growth & Funding: Advise the startup on strategic growth, such as launching new products or service, working capital management and financial planning. We provide insights into various funding options and assist in financial and legal due diligence for potential investors.
  • Compliance & Regulatory Support: Assist the startup to stay compliant with legal regulations & taxation laws. With growth, the startup’s legal and regulatory requirements may become more complex. We ensure that the business is fully compliant with existing laws to avoid any hassle.
4. Growth Stage:
  • Sustainable Growth: Plan with the business to achieve a sustainable growth model. While growing rapidly, we ensure that the business does not lose track of critical aspects which can have a knee jerk reaction on operations.
  • Business Synergy: Help out the company to form business synergies with our existing partners to enhance their growth. When we partner with a startup, we are more than financial consultants; we are their growth partners. We bring in business opportunities by utilizing our extensive network.
5. Expansion Stage:
  • Institutional Funding: We pitch in to contribute to the expansion of a company by helping them raise funds through VC’s and Institutional Investors. From A to Z, we manage every phase of the entire funding round.
  • Transaction Advisory Support: A critical part of expansion phase involves, heavy and complex transactions, mergers & acquisitions. We bring in a level of expertise to manage such complex transactions with ease. With a high level of experience in closing such transactions, the rapid expansion of the company remains our prime focus.
6. Exit or Continuation Stage:
  • Exit Strategy Planning: If the company decides to exit the business, the firm can assist in preparing the company for sale and maximizing its value during the exit process. Whether it is compliances or finding buyers, we manage it all.
  • Continuation Planning: For startups that plan to continue, the firm can provide advice on succession planning and estate planning for key stakeholders. Guiding them through an IPO or the next big step to make it a legacy firm, we are there at every step to help to support our partners.

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