My name is Maria Agafonova. I am an expert in early-stage startup packaging and investment attraction.
I help prepare startups for investment attraction through in-depth analysis and create a lineup of investors.
One of my recent cases: $1.5M raised for a US startup in a Seed round within 3 months by securing investments from three venture capital funds.
A few facts about me:
- 5 years of experience working both as a startup team member and as a manager of an investment fund. I know the "kitchen" from both sides.
-As a member of a startup team, I was awarded the prestigious "Edison Awards Silver" in the "Learning Technologies" category. 🥇
- Bachelor's degree from Monaco and Berkeley in "Business Management and Communications."
- Worked with industry leaders such as Plug and Play, FEBE Ventures, Bluetooth, Forbes, Assure, Trucks VC, Elevator Ventures, and investors from major international funds.
- Guest investment analyst at Innovation Events
- Partner at the venture capital fund "ForceTimeCapital."More...