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Vivek Joshi
Director & CEO @ Exc... • 5m
What Startup Founders Should and Shouldn’t Expect from Consultants, Handholders & Venture Scouts in VC Funding There’s a growing ecosystem of firms offering startup consulting, venture scouting, and “founder handholding” services. Many add real value—but founders must keep expectations real. Startup Consultants help refine your deck, strategy, and financials. Expect: Strategic clarity and readiness. Not expect: Guaranteed intros or funding. Handholding Services offer end-to-end support—pitch prep, Q&As, valuations. Expect: Confidence boost and sharper outreach. Not expect: That this replaces founder hustle. Venture Scouts connect startups to investors, often for a success fee. Expect: Warm intros (if there’s fit). Not expect: That VCs will fund you just because you’re “scouted.” Bottom line: VC funding is relationship-driven and founder-led. No consultant can replace vision, traction, or persistence. Choose your support system wisely. Expect partnership, not magic.
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