ProjectVentures.
Fundraising Consultation for Early-Stage Founders and Startup Scouting for VCs
Every Startup is a Project.
Welcome to ProjectVentures, where the paths of ambitious startups and investors intersect. We specialise in providing advisory and consulting services to early-stage startups helping them prepare for fundraising. We also provide deal scouting and sourcing for VCs and other investor groups providing them with a pipeline of high-quality and vetted investment opportunities. Our unique dual perspective, rooted in hands-on experience with both startups and VCs, positions us to offer invaluable advice and insights.
Services
For Startups
Project. Fundraising.
Support startups in refining their pitch and fundraising strategies, from investment-readiness assessment to connecting with the right investors.
For Startups
Project. Consulting.
On-demand consultation and ongoing advice on strategic planning, market positioning, pricing strategy, product strategy and growth.
For VCs
Project. Scouting.
Identifying and vetting startups that align with investor criteria, providing VCs with high-potential, investment-ready opportunities.
About the Founder
Shahryar Barati combines a strong multidisciplinary academic background with extensive professional experience. He has worked for major financial institutions and also as a startup C-level and a venture capital investor, bringing a wealth of practical knowledge to the table. In his entrepreneurial journey Shahryar played a central role in all aspects of business, from hiring to strategy, pricing to sales, and product development to market validation, experiencing all the ups and downs of setting up and running a startup. Having led assessments of thousands of startups and advised hundreds, his expertise is grounded in real-world experiences. Notably, he played a key role in setting up UK’s first automated high-volume VC fund, managed deal sourcing and screening activities and led investments into 50+ companies. Shahryar brings a unique dual perspective, rooted in hands-on experience with both startups and venture capitals. His deep understanding of operational challenges, commercial strategies, and investment dynamics, backed by a strong investor and specialist network, enables him to provide valuable advice and insights.
Contact us.
Every successful journey starts with an idea. That idea then turns into a project. Whether you are a founder preparing for fundraising and need independent advice or you are an investor looking for your next investment opportunity simply drop us a line!
The initial “Project Hour” consultation is on the house!