Startup Acceleration


The HiWire principals roll up their sleeves working closely with startup teams to provide proven
expertise in product definition, messaging, strategy, business planning, management team
development and fund raising.  We assist startups by providing guidance, mentoring and
consultation to help startup teams create the following deliverables that are absolutely critical
to the process of raising capital:


Business and Product Planning Services

  • Market identification, sizing and competitive positioning

  • Value proposition, messaging distillation, elevator pitch

  • Technology architecture and product road map

  • Key hurdles and deliverables to support the financing

  • Business model, revenue model and distribution strategy

  • PowerPoint slide deck

  • Executive Summary

  • Assistance with building a Board of Advisors

  • Introduction to key service providers as necessary

  • Business Plan (if necessary)

  • Financial forecasts:

       +  income statement, balance sheet & cash flow
       +  long-term financial forecast
 


Fund Raising Services

  • Funding alternatives and strategy

  • Introductions to appropriate VCs, Angels or potential acquirers

  • Assistance with Due Diligence