Founder's Prospectus

   Fundraising need not be brutal especially if Founders can enter the Boxing arena of Fundraising without their Blindfold ! 

About Us

• The Great Unicorn Hunt is a premier startup discovery and networking portal, uniting over 6,000 unicorn hunters, spotters, and founders.

• Pioneers of the world’s first AI-powered startup show: The Snakes and Ladders Startup Show.

• Creators of Dealma, the world’s first AI-powered Deal Manager, offering AI curation and diagnostics services.

• Launched India’s first startup knowledge series on radio.

• Helped Originate  Rs.117 crore in Termsheets over the past 24 months.

• Facilitated SME listing of a startup on NSE Emerge for a Rs.10 crore issue in December 2023 via the Exits Program E=MC².

• Ecosystem partners for marquee events at Dubai World Trade Center (Expand North Star) and the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival 2023.

• Partnered with Xto10X, a premier scaling consultancy founded by Binny Bansal, and mentored by Silicon Valley legend Dave Berkus (106% IRR).

• Program partner for the inaugural Wings Connect Program by IDFC FIRST Bank.

Why List Your Startup on The Great Unicorn Hunt?

• Gain visibility among top ecosystem stakeholders.

• Enhance, Fool Proof your startup narrative with AI-powered insights to attract investors 

• Grow your fundraising network efficiently and systematically.

• Save time and effort in creating awareness before and during fundraising.

How to Get Started: Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Be Visible

• List your startup-it’s free!

• Create your individual and business profiles on both our main site and community platform.

• Upload relevant images and fill out every section-do not leave blanks.

• After completion, request publication.

• Use the main site for listing; use the community as a lounge to interact and connect.

• Key Benefit: Project your Startup's strengths, offerings, differentiation and be seen by ecosystem leaders, investors, and corporates.

Step 2: Fortify Yourself with AI Insights

• Purchase the AI Pack for personalized feedback from our AI Deal Manager. - that has been trained ' to think like investors' 

• Submit your pitch deck and other documents via our Google Form.

• Prepare, Preempt, Persevere : Ensure you don't step into the Fundraising ring blindfolded

• Receive a thorough reality check and bulletproofing before investor meetings on multiple aspects of growth, scaling, moats, valuation drivers, risks , upsides to name a few

• Fee: Rs.8,000/-

• Key Benefit: Obtain an AI-driven self-evaluation of your proposition before facing investors.

Step 3: Sharpen Your Narrative

• Enroll in the Fundraise Assistance Program:

  • Two one-hour workshops to align your pitch , at each slide level with investor expectations.

  • One-on-one Zoom Founder  interview with critique for each pre-shared question and your audio reply to enhance your anticipation and preparation

  • Interview is uploaded to our YouTube channel, link shared with Investors

  • Due diligence checklist, fund usage, and valuation discussion.

• Fee: Rs. 11,460 

• Key Benefit: Prepare your pitch deck and Q&A for maximum investor impact.

Step 4: Start Fundraise Preparation

• Enroll in our 3% success fee-based Fundraise Networking Assistance Program.

• Sign and send the PEC agreement.

• Share a list of VCs/investors already interested or who have provided a termsheet (to avoid overlap).

• Key Benefit: Your teasers are shared with over 1,000 active investors.

Step 5: Nominate Your Startup

• Nominate your startup for The Snakes and Ladders Startup Show (virtual, no travel required).

• Selection is merit-based.

• If selected: pay a show preparation fee of Rs. 47,860 + 18% GST (only upon selection and signing the participation document).

• 60-second promo clips can be included at no extra cost (subject to editorial approval).

• Key Benefit: Feature your startup on a popular ecosystem show with cumulative episode views exceeding 250,000.

Engagement Process: At a Glance

Step - Action - Standalone or Sequential?

1) Listing on Portal/Community - Standalone

2) AI Fundraise Readiness Report - Standalone

3) Founder Workshop & Interviews - After Step 2

4) Fundraise Networking - After Step 3

5) Nomination to Show - After Step 4

Call to Action

Ready to be discovered?

• List your startup today and unlock access to a thriving ecosystem of investors, mentors, and opportunities.

• If you would like to set up a call to understand this better and action next steps : https://calendly.com/thegreatunicornhunt/founder-discussions-1