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Thunder

Tech-Enabled Investment Bank for Startups

Freemium
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Description

Thunder operates as a specialized, tech-enabled investment bank dedicated to supporting startups through critical financial milestones. It assists founders in navigating complex processes such as equity or debt capital raises, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), strategic roll-ups, and growth buyouts. By leveraging technology, Thunder aims to connect companies with the most suitable investors or buyers, streamlining the path to successful outcomes.

The platform offers a suite of free AI-powered funding tools, including an AI-generated list of VCs, a debt finder for working capital, and a company benchmarking score. For more comprehensive support, Thunder provides premium advisory services. These services encompass capital strategy assessment, development of compelling fundraising narratives, AI-supported investor list compilation, investor outreach and management, term sheet negotiation, deal advisory, and exit strategy planning, guiding founders from initial planning to deal closure.

Key Features

  • AI Generated List of VCs: Access VCs more likely to invest in your company.
  • Debt Finder: Get relevant offers for working capital instantly for free.
  • Company Benchmarking Score: See how your startup ranks against others raising capital.
  • Capital Strategy Assessment: Creates a bespoke report identifying capital options, likely providers, and acquisition methods.
  • Fundraising Narrative Strategy: Develops a compelling narrative to attract capital partners or acquirers.
  • AI-Supported Investor List Compilation: Precisely matches startups with active, interested investors.
  • Investor Outreach & Management: A done-for-you service to connect with the right investors at the right time.
  • Term Sheet Negotiation: Provides coaching and steps in during term sheet negotiations.
  • Deal Advisory & Introductions: Connects startups with key players and offers expert guidance.
  • Exit Strategy Planning: Guides businesses through mergers, acquisitions, and IPOs for maximized value.

Use Cases

  • Raising equity capital for early-stage and growth startups.
  • Securing debt financing for operational needs and expansion.
  • Facilitating mergers, acquisitions, and company sales.
  • Executing strategic roll-up acquisitions.
  • Managing and funding growth buyouts.
  • Connecting founders with a network of relevant investors and buyers.
  • Developing comprehensive exit strategies for business owners.
  • Benchmarking startup performance against industry peers.

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