Validate the opportunity
Market demand, differentiation, unit economics and competitors.
Your working output
Gap assessment, competitor comparison and assumptions to validate.
FOUNDER FUNDING READINESS COHORTPrepare your business.
Prepare your business.
Build your fundraising plan.
Work with Praful Chatrapati through 16 startup-readiness checks, from market validation to a focused investor approach.
4 weeks · 4 live sessions₹19,999
Enrol Now — ₹19,999See the full scope of work ↓90–120 minutes per session. Next batch dates to be announced.
UPCOMING COHORTBuild your readiness
Build your readiness
with fellow founders.
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YOUR FOUR-WEEK ROADMAPUnderstand the gaps.
Understand the gaps.
Build the plan to address them.
You apply each framework to your startup. These are the working outputs you develop through participation and work between sessions.
Build the business case
Business model, go-to-market strategy, scalability and valuation drivers.
Your working output
Business model, GTM priorities, growth milestones and valuation assumptions.
Prepare for investor scrutiny
Company structure, cap table, financial records and governance.
Your working output
A prioritised structure, documentation and data-room gap list.
Plan the fundraise
Funding routes, terms, investor research and outreach.
Your working output
Funding-route shortlist, investor target list and outreach plan.
IS THIS RIGHT FOR YOU?Planning to raise
Planning to raise
in the next 4–6 months?
Join if you have a startup or a defined idea to work on, and you are ready to question assumptions, organise your evidence and execute next actions.
This is guided group preparation. You work on your own business between sessions.
HOW EACH SESSION WORKS
Understand. Apply. Discuss. Act.
Understand
Learn what the readiness check means and why investors examine it.
Apply
Use your startup’s customers, numbers, documents and assumptions.
Use AI practically
Support research and analysis; verify sources and important claims.
Identify gaps
Record what is known, missing or still needs validation.
Discuss
Ask questions and discuss priorities in the live Q&A.
Execute next actions
Set priorities and work on the checks between sessions.
WHAT YOUR FEE INCLUDES
Four weeks of guided preparation.
4 live sessions
90–120 minutes each, with live Q&A.
16 readiness checks
Four connected checks each week.
Session recordings
Revisit the framework as you work.
Practical work
Apply the checks to your own startup between sessions.
Personalised ongoing handholding, finished pitch decks or financial models, legal execution and investor introductions are separate from this group programme.
THE FULL SCOPE OF WORK
All 16 checks, week by week.
Open a week to see its objective, method, checks, working output and practical work.
WEEK 01 · DIAGNOSE & VALIDATEKnow what is strong—and what needs proof.
WEEKLY OBJECTIVE
Separate validated strengths from assumptions that still need evidence.
How we work
Map the customer problem and target segment, review the evidence you have, compare alternatives and build an initial unit-economics baseline. Use AI to organise competitor research, then check key sources and assumptions.
FOUR STARTUP-READINESS CHECKS
- 01 · Product–Market Fit
Assess the customer problem, target segment, evidence of demand and validation gaps. - 02 · Competitive Advantage (MOAT)
Map alternatives and identify what differentiates the business and may be difficult to copy. - 03 · Unit Economics Baseline
Organise available acquisition, revenue, margin and servicing-cost assumptions. - 04 · Competitor Benchmarking
Compare relevant competitors and funded peers across positioning, traction and business model.
Working output
Gap assessment, competitor comparison and prioritised assumptions to validate.
Gap assessment, competitor comparison and prioritised assumptions to validate.
Practical work between sessions
Collect customer evidence, note missing data and prioritise the assumptions you need to validate before further spending.
WEEK 02 · BUILD THE MODELTurn the idea into a credible business case.
WEEKLY OBJECTIVE
Explain how the business will acquire customers, create value and grow.
How we work
Apply the Business Model Canvas, choose priority customers and channels, examine the operational needs of scale and connect growth drivers to valuation assumptions. Use AI to compare options and challenge the logic.
FOUR STARTUP-READINESS CHECKS
- 05 · Business Model Canvas
Clarify customer segments, value proposition, channels, revenue and key costs. - 06 · Go-to-Market Strategy
Define priority customers, acquisition channels and the route to initial or repeat sales. - 07 · Scalability & Scale Plan
Identify what must change in operations, team and economics as the business grows. - 08 · Growth Drivers & Valuation
Map the evidence and assumptions that influence growth potential and valuation discussions.
Working output
Business model, GTM priorities, growth milestones and key valuation assumptions.
Business model, GTM priorities, growth milestones and key valuation assumptions.
Practical work between sessions
Draft your business model and GTM priorities, test the main cost and revenue assumptions and define measurable growth milestones.
WEEK 03 · STRUCTURE THE DEALPrepare the company for investor scrutiny.
WEEKLY OBJECTIVE
Identify the ownership, financial and governance gaps investors may examine.
How we work
Review the company structure and cap table, map the documentation needed for a financial data room and discuss governance and decision rights. Flag areas that require an accountant, company secretary or legal adviser.
FOUR STARTUP-READINESS CHECKS
- 09 · Organisational & Legal Structure
Review the structure and identify areas that may need professional or legal attention. - 10 · Cap Table & Shareholding
Map current ownership and understand how proposed investment may affect dilution. - 11 · Financial Data Room & Diligence
List key company, financial, commercial and supporting records to organise. - 12 · Board Structure & Governance
Understand decision rights, board arrangements and governance questions investors may raise.
Working output
Structure and documentation gap list across ownership, finance, governance and diligence.
Structure and documentation gap list across ownership, finance, governance and diligence.
Practical work between sessions
Organise available records, update the ownership picture and create a prioritised documentation and professional-review gap list.
WEEK 04 · PREPARE TO RAISEBuild a focused path to suitable investors.
WEEKLY OBJECTIVE
Connect the funding route, deal considerations and outreach to your startup’s stage.
How we work
Compare suitable funding sources and instruments, examine term-sheet questions, map investors by sector, stage and ticket size, and structure an introduction and follow-up sequence. Use AI to support research and verify investor information.
FOUR STARTUP-READINESS CHECKS
- 13 · Suitable Funding Sources
Shortlist routes and instruments aligned with stage, needs and business context. - 14 · Term-Sheet Evaluation
Identify clauses to understand, questions to ask and points to review with qualified counsel. - 15 · Investor Mapping & Outreach
Build a focused target list using stage, sector, ticket size and potential introduction paths. - 16 · Investor Pitching Protocol
Structure an approach sequence for introductions, follow-ups and pitch meetings.
Working output
Funding-route shortlist, investor target list and structured outreach plan.
Funding-route shortlist, investor target list and structured outreach plan.
Practical work between sessions
Prepare a funding-route shortlist, research relevant investor targets and define your next outreach and pitching actions.
YOUR MENTOR
Learn with Praful Chatrapati.
Praful brings the experience of an employee, founder and mentor. He has built two businesses, led teams of 350+ and mentored 97+ founders.
His focus: connect the business behind your pitch to the evidence, preparation and investor approach it needs.
More about Praful →- 25+
- Years of experience
- 97+
- Founders mentored
- 350+
- Team members led
- 250+
- Investor & partner network
What founders say about Praful
Feedback on his mentoring, rather than results from these programmes.
“Praful is a highly skilled and reliable individual, especially with his knowledge, strong network, and project management abilities.”
“Mr Praful is a professional coach, guide and a gentleman.”
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Your questions, answered.
How is the cohort different from the ₹99 workshop?
The 90-minute workshop introduces the new approach, AI-backed research and investor terms. The ₹19,999 cohort is four guided sessions over four weeks in which you apply 16 readiness checks to your own business. Workshop attendance is not required.
Can I join without revenue or a finished MVP?
Yes, if you have a defined idea or startup to work on and are ready to validate assumptions. Your evidence and next milestones will reflect your stage. The programme does not make an early idea automatically investable.
How much time should I commit?
Plan for four live sessions of around 90–120 minutes each, plus time between sessions to work through your checks. The value comes from applying the framework, not attendance alone.
Is this one-to-one mentorship or a done-for-you service?
No. This is a group learning and working programme. Batch capacity expands with enrolment, as shown in the availability panel. You develop your own outputs. Personalised ongoing handholding, specialist execution and finished deliverables require a separate engagement.
Will I be investor-ready or funded in four weeks?
The programme helps you assess readiness and structure your preparation. The work needed depends on your starting point and execution. It does not certify readiness or guarantee funding, meetings or a valuation.
When does the cohort start? What if the date does not work?
Batch dates are yet to be announced. After verified payment we will contact you with the schedule and joining details. You may request a full refund before a start date is agreed. After that, the published cancellation policy applies.
What happens if I miss a session or payment is interrupted?
Session recordings are included so you can revisit the material. If checkout is interrupted, use Resume payment or Check payment status on the form. If charged, check status or contact us before paying again.
JOIN THE COHORTStart working on your
Start working on your
fundraising readiness.
₹19,9994-week programme · 4 live sessions
- 16 startup-readiness checks
- 90–120 minutes per live session, with Q&A
- Recordings and practical work between sessions
Batch dates are yet to be announced.
We’ll contact you with the schedule and joining details. You may request a full refund before a date is agreed.
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