Investor Readiness Advisory
Work through your raise with an experienced advisor
A 60-minute working session on your fundraising strategy, your materials, and the questions investors are most likely to press on, with candid and actionable feedback.
This is optional one-on-one support, separate from the Zonvic Founder Network. Membership is currently free for accepted founders and does not require booking anything.
60 minutes, fixed fee
15-minute fit guarantee · Reschedule anytime
Who you'll be working with
Chao Zheng, an operator and investor in life sciences
Your session is led by Chao directly. He is a pharmaceutical R&D professional, an angel investor, and an advisor to life sciences founders. The point of the hour is to give you the candid, investor-informed perspective that is hard to get anywhere else, including the parts that are inconvenient to hear.
- 14+ years in pharmaceutical R&D
- Angel investor in early-stage life sciences
- Discovery, development, CMC, and external innovation
- Therapeutics, medical devices, diagnostics, digital health, and tools
What you'll leave with
Not an hour of talk. A set of concrete takeaways you can act on the same week.
An honest read on investor readiness
Where you actually stand today, from an investor's perspective rather than a supportive one.
Your top fundraising risks, named
The specific things most likely to stall the raise, said plainly rather than glossed over.
Prioritized recommendations
What to fix first for the most impact, in the order that matters.
A discussion tailored to your stage
A real conversation about your company and your science, not a generic checklist.
A written follow-up
Key takeaways and action items in writing, so nothing is lost after the call.
Who it's for
- Preparing to raise pre-seed, seed, or Series A
- Refining a pitch deck and investment narrative
- Wanting an honest, investor's-eye read before the real meetings
- Looking for a thinking partner on fundraising strategy
How it works
Choose a time
Pick a slot that works for you, with no back-and-forth email.
Answer a few questions
A short intake about your company, so the session starts prepared rather than cold.
Confirm and pay
A single fixed fee, confirmed before you pay. Reschedule anytime, or cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before.
Meet for the session
60 minutes, one to one, on your raise.
Receive the follow-up
A written summary of what was discussed and what to do next.
The 15-minute fit guarantee
Full refund, no questions
In the first 15 minutes we'll cover your company, your goals, and what you want out of the session. If you don't believe it will provide meaningful value, say so. We end the session there and you receive a full refund. That risk sits with me, not with you, because a session neither of us believes in is worth nobody's money.
Common questions
What is the 15-minute fit guarantee?+
During the first 15 minutes, we'll discuss your company, goals, and what you'd like to accomplish. If you don't believe the session will provide meaningful value, simply let me know. We'll end the session and you'll receive a full refund. No hard feelings.
Do I need a pitch deck to book?+
No. A deck helps us go deeper, but the session is just as useful for founders still shaping their story or strategy. The intake questionnaire lets me prepare either way.
How long is the session, and what does it cost?+
60 minutes, one to one over video, for a fixed fee confirmed at booking. There is no subscription and no upsell during the call.
Can I reschedule?+
Yes. Reschedule anytime, or cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before your session. See the refund policy for details.
Is this the same as the Complimentary Assessment?+
No. The Complimentary Assessment applies The Zonvic Investor Framework to your company and returns a structured first read; it is not personal advice. Investor Readiness Advisory is a live conversation with Chao. Many founders request the assessment first so the session can start from findings rather than from a first read of the materials.
Is this the same as Fundraising Partnership?+
No. This is one session, bought and booked directly. Fundraising Partnership is an ongoing engagement through an active raise, arranged separately after a free introductory call. Many founders use a session first to judge the fit, but it is not a prerequisite.
Book your session
Choose a time, answer a few questions about your company, and confirm. The session is prepared before we meet.
60 minutes, fixed fee. Raising now and want ongoing support? Fundraising Partnership runs alongside the whole raise. Or request a Complimentary Assessment first so the session can start from findings.
Not looking for a paid session? Apply to join the Zonvic Founder Network, which is currently free for accepted founders.