The Fundraising Blueprint

By Abhishek Maran

The Founder-Approved Guide, Written by a Venture Capitalist

In an age where VCs are mostly offering painful LinkedIn hot takes and podcast appearances, Abhishek provides actionable, detailed and actually useful advice. Refreshing.
- Tim Doyle, Founder of Eucalyptus

A masterclass in how venture capitalists think.
- Chris Wirasinha, Founder of Pedestrian (formerly PEDESTRIAN.TV)

Abhi gets it when it comes to fundraising. From my extensive experience working with founders on early-stage capital raises, I can say the advice, frameworks and templates in here are sure to curb a lot of unnecessary suffering faced during raises, and help them be on the front foot when meeting with investors.
- Warwick Donaldson, Founder & CEO, Startup Capital Raising Expert

For years, VC investor Abhishek Maran has been blogging and democratising the rules of the fundraising game through his blog Superfluid. He has FINALLY written a book with the stuff that needs to be shared to level the playing field.
- Georgie Healy, Former Founder & lead for Google AI First Accelerator

The Fundraising Blueprint delivers exactly what first-time founders need: a tactical guide to raising capital in weeks, not months.

No theory. No fluff.

This is the proven process behind millions in successful raises.

The Fundraising Blueprint delivers exactly what first-time founders need: a tactical guide to raising capital in weeks, not months. No theory. No fluff. This is the proven process behind millions in successful raises.

Master every step: from crafting a compelling narrative to closing your round, you'll learn how to navigate the murky fundraising process and emerge with the right lead investor. Transform cold outreach into competing term sheets with a framework that consistently delivers results.

Practical templates and worksheets: no matter where you are in your fundraising journey, you'll find practical value in this book. From templates for your data room structure, to pitch deck storyboards, to clear cap table breakdowns, you'll have the tools to nail your fundraise.

Exclusive insider insight: you'll learn the way that VCs are thinking about your start-up but would never tell you. This book strip backs the mysticism around VC relationships by breaking down the common mindset, processes and incentives that drives VCs.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DYZHX1HT
• ISBN13: 9798309602124
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"