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hit their fundraising goal (~30% industry average)
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Limited seats · Fills up quickly
Six weeks, one focus:
master the rules that close rounds
Most founders spend months in confusion, chasing advice, ghosted by investors, and watching runway disappear. The Fundraising Sprint brings structure, coaching, and community so you can raise with clarity and confidence in 6 weeks.
Proof
Outcomes that beat the odds
$0.00M
average round closed
$0M+
total capital raised by coached founders
Reviews
What founders say after the Sprint
"10/10. The sprint was extremely helpful to understand the VC game. I wish I had found it even earlier, it would have saved me a lot of time. I would estimate 100h at least and $20k+. They have a unique ability to see the best in participants and help them frame it for a fundraising advantage."
The Problem
Most founders don't know the hidden rules
The Chaos
- Conflicting advice from every direction
- Ghosted by investors with no feedback
- Runway disappearing while you figure it out
The Insight
Fundraising isn't about luck or connections. It's a learnable process with clear patterns. The Fundraising Sprint teaches you the hidden rules, gives you structure, and surrounds you with expert coaching so you can raise with confidence instead of confusion.
What's included
Everything you need to run a focused and effective fundraising process
Six weeks of guided structure, personal coaching, and a peer community that keeps you on track.
Coach-guided sessions
7 group coaching discussions that build skill, focus, and accountability.
Our fundraising playbook
Interactive playbook that guides you through each fundraising step with podcast-style lessons built for the Sprint.
Hand-selected community
Connect and share with a curated cohort of founders raising alongside you.
24/7 connection & spot coaching
Private library of vetted resources, decks, and templates. Slack community with direct access to your cohort and coaches.
Co-working sessions
Weekly dedicated time for focused execution with live spot coaching from your coach.
Fundraising operating system
We work with metal, an AI-driven fundraising OS used by YC, a16z, and more, to build your investor pipeline. Metal fee included.
1:1 pitch review & feedback
A dedicated one-on-one session with a coach for a personalized full pitch run-through and teardown.
Guest speakers
Live and recorded talks with experienced investors and founders.
How you'll do it
Three pillars, one tight process
The timeline
Your 6-week roadmap
Here's what each sprint looks like, week by week.
Content Themes
Zoom Meetings
- Fundraising Process, Tactics, and Goal Setting
- Identifying Target Investors - Build CRM
- Network Audit
- Getting Connections to Investors
- 2 Group Coaching Sessions
- Co-working Session
Week 1
Process Foundations
- Fundraising Process, Tactics, and Goal Setting
- Identifying Target Investors - Build CRM
- Network Audit
- Getting Connections to Investors
- 2 Group Coaching Sessions
- Co-working Session
Week 2
The Mental Game
- Iterative Pitching Mindset
- Competition Mindset
- Reaching out to Connectors
- Group Coaching Session
- Guest Q&A with VC-backed Founder
- Co-working Session
Week 3
Master Pitching & Storytelling
- Storytelling Cohesion & Authenticity
- Avoid Pitching Mistakes
- Answer Questions Well
- Write a Good Intro Blurb
- Group Coaching Session
- Co-working Session
Week 4
Materials & Power Dynamics
- Crafting your 1-pager
- Pitch Decks that Perform
- Nailing Investor Convos & Power Dynamics
- Make a Compelling Data Room
- Group Coaching Session
- Guest Lecture: Sprint Alum Roundtable
- Co-working Session
Week 5
Confidence Delivers Outcomes
- The Emotional Rollercoaster of Raising
- Own Your Worth
- Nervous System Regulation
- Group Coaching Session
- Guest Lecture: Investment Structures and Closing
- Co-working Session
- 1:1 Pitch Review & Feedback*
*Individually scheduled with your coach at some point during the Sprint.
Week 6
Ready. Set. Raise.
- Assessing Investors
- VC Abundance
- Empower Yourself
- Group Coaching Session
- Guest Lecture: Investor Perspective
- Co-working Session
Creating momentum
How to create authentic momentum
Build genuine investor interest through strategic timing and authentic pressure, not fake hype. Authentic FOMO comes from real momentum, so we teach you to create genuine competitive dynamics without manufactured urgency, fake deadlines, or desperate follow-ups.
01
Target thesis & stage fit intros
We help you identify and secure strategic investor introductions, building a pipeline of 60–120+ conversations.
02
Dense meeting windows
Compress meetings into 2–3 weeks to create authentic pressure and competitive dynamics.
03
Reinforce the momentum
Avoid being 'thirsty' and instead create genuine FOMO by showing interest while maintaining your power.
Your coaches
Experienced founders who've raised capital and built successful companies
Quinn and Adam run every Sprint together, drawing on their experience fundraising and coaching over 100 founders.
Quinn Fitzgerald
Founder Coach
- •Exited VC-Backed Founder
- •HBS MBA
- •Ex-Obama White House
- •Clients backed by a16z, Bessemer, YC, Khosla, and many more
Adam Roberts
Fundraising Coach
- •YC S14 alum
- •Former USA Sailing Team
- •Backed by Pear & Founder Collective
- •Helped raise $40M+ at Lifted.vc
Pricing
One flat price. Everything included.
$3,000$2,500
Early-bird rate · Limited Availability
Limited to first 100 applications. Apply early to lock in $500 off.
- Weekly group coaching with Quinn & Adam
- 1:1 pitch review & feedback
- Interactive fundraising playbook
- Weekly co-working sessions
- One-month Metal subscription included
Applicants considered on a rolling basis. Seats fill up quickly.
Fit
Who this is for
Friends & FamilyPre-seed foundersSeed founders
- Raising $500k to $5M - your first or second round (typically pre-seed or seed)
- You want a tight, ethical process and a clean pipeline
- You plan to close your round in fall 2026
- You have a rough deck, early traction, a real product, and a core team
Are you a fit? Take the 30-second check
Answer a few quick questions to see how well this cohort matches where you are.
Which round are you raising?
Timing doesn't line up? We also run individualized 1:1 sprints for founders whose timing doesn't match our cohort schedule. Reach out to learn more →
Our philosophy
Principles that guide how we coach.
01
Deliberate and interactive
Live practice over theory.
02
Holistic
Tactics and mindset together.
03
No fluff
We cut to the chase and get results.
More voices
From our community
"Quinn and Adam didn't just give me coaching, they gave me a process. One that replaced guesswork with clarity, confidence, and precision. Other founders kept saying, 'You're raising your pre-seed with the diligence of a Series A.' I shudder to think of the rookie mistakes I would've made without them."
— Leni
"Having a clear process, real data, and a community that turns confusion into strategy makes all the difference."
— Andi
"One of the most important things I've done as a founder! Zero regrets!"
— Makenna
"A practical way to understand the nuts and bolts of running a successful fundraising process."
— Yusuf
"Fully endorsed"
— Daniel
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about the Sprint
Applications open
Ready to run your best raise?
The next cohort starts July 27th. Applications take about 10 minutes and we review them on a rolling basis, so apply early to secure your spot.
Apply now →Limited cohort · Starts July 27th