Fundraising expert (Success fee / Equity only)

Kefilo; India; Remote; INR 1,500,000 - 3,200,000; Part time

Job summary

A wellness-focused food startup is seeking a Fundraising Expert to lead capital strategy for pre-revenue startups. Ideal candidates have proven experience in fundraising, startup finance, and investor relations. Responsibilities include creating pitch decks, refining business models, and managing investor communications. Engagement can be either equity-based with potential CFO path or a success-fee model. Looking for independent professionals wanting to make a long-term impact.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Fundraising expertise

Startup finance understanding

Pitch deck creation

Investor communication

Strategic thinking

Networking

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

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:

• Meal Solutions
• In‑house Innovative Food Products
• 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)

1️⃣ 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.

2️⃣ 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:

• Startups you have previously helped raise funds for
• Stage and ticket size raised
• Your approach to fundraising for pre‑revenue startups
• Which model you are interested in (Equity / Success Fee / Both)
• Your expected timeline to start