Pitch Deck Rebuild
10–15 slides. Clean design, clear narrative arc, investor-grade structure. Not a template — built around your story, your market, your numbers. Designed for how GCC investors actually evaluate decks.
Investor Readiness Sprint
Deck. Model. Narrative. Done in 2–3 weeks.
A fixed-scope, fixed-fee engagement that takes GCC founders from unprepared to pitch-ready. Everything an investor needs to take you seriously — delivered before your next meeting.
Why Most Founders Lose Before the Conversation Starts
56%
of MENA pre-seed startups never make it to the next stage. Not because the product is weak — because the fundamentals aren’t in order.
< 3 min
Investors decide credibility in under 3 minutes. A messy cap table, a model with no unit economics, or a deck that buries the ask — any one of these ends the conversation.
30%
of current Series A startups risk write-off by 2026. For the first time, active investors outnumber new startups in MENA — prepared founders have the advantage.
What You Get in the Sprint
Four deliverables. 2–3 weeks. Fixed fee.
Financial Model
Bottom-up revenue model with unit economics (CAC, LTV, payback period), sensitivity analysis (base/conservative/aggressive), use of funds tied to specific milestones, and a runway story that answers “what do you achieve before you need to raise again?”
5 Financial Model Mistakes to Avoid →Pitch Narrative & Coaching
Your 30-second opener crafted and rehearsed. The “why you” answer sharpened. Objection handling prepared. A live rehearsal session before you walk into the room. We prepare you for the questions investors actually ask in the GCC.
Pre-Meeting Checklist →Cap Table & Structure Review
Clean cap table with no red flags. Founder vesting confirmed. ESOP reserved. Convertible instruments (SAFEs, notes) modeled for post-conversion ownership. Entity structure reviewed (ADGM, DIFC, mainland). Ready for due diligence from day one.
Cap Table Red Flags Guide →What “ready” looks like
The same readiness work the sprint compresses into 2–3 weeks — what it takes to move from a deck you’d be tempted to “spray and pray” to a controlled, competitive process where you set the terms.
Clarity
A deck and narrative built around your story — structured for how GCC investors actually read a pitch.
Credibility
A model with unit economics and sensitivities that holds up under diligence questions.
Control
You walk in prepared and let a competitive process come to you — instead of chasing the first offer.
Every sprint is led personally by Zubail Talibov, Founder — not handed to a junior. You work directly with the person who has sat on both sides of the term sheet.
Illustrative of how we approach the sprint — not an account of a specific client.
How the Sprint Works
A structured 2–3 week process from kickoff to investor-ready.
- Week 1
Discovery & Foundation
- Kickoff call: your story, your market, your numbers
- Current materials audit (deck, model, cap table, legal structure)
- Investor landscape mapping — who’s funding your stage and sector in the GCC
- Gap analysis against the 12-point investor readiness checklist
- Week 2
Build & Refine
- Pitch deck rebuilt from scratch with your narrative
- Financial model constructed bottom-up with sensitivity scenarios
- Cap table cleaned and modeled for post-raise ownership
- Use of funds mapped to milestones
- Week 3
Polish & Prepare
- Live pitch rehearsal with feedback
- Objection preparation for common GCC investor questions
- Final deck, model, and cap table delivered
- Pre-meeting checklist and investor research framework provided
What It Costs
Three ways to work with us. Most founders take the sprint.
Capital Fit Assessment
AED 5,500 (USD 1,500)
5–7 days
A written yes-or-no on Gulf readiness — before you spend on the build.
- Readiness score against the criteria GCC investors actually apply
- Gap list ranked by severity — deal-killers first
- Which investor archetypes fit your deal, and where not to pitch
- Walkthrough call on delivery
Credited in full against a future fundraise-mandate retainer within 90 days.
Most founders choose this
Investor Readiness Sprint
AED 25,000 (USD 7,000)
2–3 weeks
Fixed fee. Fixed scope. No hourly billing. No surprises.
- Pitch deck rebuilt around your story
- Investor-grade financial model with unit economics
- Cap table & structure review
- Pitch narrative, rehearsal & objection prep
The AED 25,000 fee is credited in full against the raise success fee if you engage us on the raise within 90 days. If we then run your raise, you haven’t paid for advice — you’ve pre-paid for execution.
Sprint + Go-to-Market
AED 40,000 (USD 11,000)
≈ 6–8 weeks
The sprint, plus us in your corner through your first weeks of pitching.
- Everything in the Readiness Sprint
- Outreach scripts for your own investor approaches
- Meeting rehearsal before the real conversations
- Weekly office-hours through 30–45 days of go-to-market
- Term-sheet review when one lands
The sprint portion (AED 25,000) is credited in full against the raise success fee if you mandate us on a full raise within 90 days.
Not sure which fits? Book the 30-minute call — we’ll tell you straight, including if the answer is the cheaper one.
Is the Sprint Right for You?
This is for you if:
- You’re raising pre-seed, seed, or Series A in the GCC or MENA
- Investors have told you to “come back when you’re ready”
- Your deck was designed by a graphic designer, not someone who understands investors
- Your financial model doesn’t include unit economics or sensitivity analysis
- You’re not sure what your cap table looks like post-conversion
- You have meetings coming up and need to be ready in weeks, not months
This is not for you if:
- You’re looking for investor introductions (we focus on preparation, not brokering). See Exit & Divestiture Advisory →
- You need a business plan, not a pitch — we’re investor-facing, not bank-facing. See Growth Structuring →
- You’re pre-idea with no product or market validation yet. Book a free strategy call →
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the sprint take?
2–3 weeks from kickoff to final delivery. The exact timeline depends on the complexity of your financial model and cap table. Most founders are investor-ready within 15 business days.
What do I need to provide?
Your current pitch deck (if you have one), any financial projections or models, your cap table, and access to your founding documents. If you don’t have some of these, that’s fine — we build from scratch.
I’m pre-revenue. Can I still do the sprint?
Yes. GCC investors now expect credible financial projections and unit economics even at pre-seed. We build models based on market benchmarks, your go-to-market assumptions, and bottom-up logic — not just a hockey stick and a hope.
Do you guarantee I’ll raise funding?
No one can guarantee that — and anyone who does is selling you something else. What we guarantee is that your materials will meet the standard GCC investors expect. The rest depends on your business, your market, and your execution.
Can I pay in installments?
Yes. Standard terms are 50% on kickoff, 50% on delivery. Custom arrangements can be discussed during the assessment call.
Is the AED 25,000 really credited?
Yes — in full. If you engage us on the raise within 90 days, the entire AED 25,000 sprint fee is credited against the raise success fee. You don’t pay twice: the sprint fee becomes a deposit on execution, not a separate cost.
What happens after the sprint?
You walk away with a complete investor-ready package: deck, model, cap table, and pitch preparation. The sprint is designed to be self-contained — you should be able to run your fundraise independently after. If you’d rather have us in your corner through the first weeks of pitching, that’s the Sprint + Go-to-Market option above.
Start With an Assessment
Book a 30-minute call with me. I’ll show you where you stand on the investor readiness checklist, where the gaps are, and whether the sprint is honestly the right fit. If it isn’t, I’ll tell you — and I won’t chase you.
The AED 25,000 isn’t a sunk cost. Engage us on the raise within 90 days and it’s credited in full against the success fee — you pre-pay for execution, not advice.
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