Key takeaways
- Abra Bridge Partners helps startups raising pre-seed to Series B, and fund managers raising capital, prepare and run their round from London and the UK.
- Our founder spent his London years in corporate finance and investments, and has raised over $350M for companies and funds.
- A typical raise takes three to six months: four to six weeks of preparation, then outreach, partner meetings, term sheets and diligence.
- Fees combine a modest preparation retainer with a success component tied to capital raised, agreed in writing before work starts.
What does a startup fundraising advisor in London do?
A startup fundraising advisor prepares your company for investors and then runs the process with you. In the UK, "fundraising consultant" often means charity fundraising, so it helps to be precise: we work on equity and debt rounds for startups and growth companies, and on capital raising for funds.
Our work covers three disciplines:
- Narrative and deck. We rebuild your story from the investor's chair backwards, then build a deck that survives a partner meeting without you in the room.
- Deal structuring. Valuation strategy and anchor setting, term sheet scenario modelling, SAFE versus priced round trade-offs, and pro-rata and option-pool maths.
- Investor sourcing. A thesis-matched map of funds that fit your company, warm introductions where we have relationships, and a sequenced outreach campaign until term sheets land.
See the full fundraising process or the capital solutions we arrange beyond equity, from growth capital to mezzanine and cash-flow loans.
How do SEIS and EIS affect a UK raise?
SEIS and EIS are UK tax reliefs for investors who buy shares in qualifying early-stage companies. Many UK angels expect them. Under HMRC's guidance, a company can raise up to £250,000 under SEIS. The Enterprise Investment Scheme covers larger amounts, with annual and lifetime limits.
Most founders apply for advance assurance from HMRC before they approach investors. We build the round around these rules with your accountant or lawyer, so SEIS and EIS investors and institutional funds sit comfortably on one cap table.
Who do we work with in London and the UK?
- Startups from pre-seed to Series B, and selected Series C rounds, across sectors.
- UK companies raising from US, European or Gulf investors, where the story, structure and data room must work for investors on both sides of the Atlantic.
- Fund managers raising a first or next fund. See capital raising for fund managers.
- Founders between rounds who want a senior sounding board through our advisory retainer.
How do our engagements compare?
| Engagement | What it covers | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Deck sprint | Deck teardown and rebuild, story workshop and dry-run Q&A | A round already in motion |
| Full raise | Narrative, structure, investor sourcing and closing, end to end | Pre-seed to Series B rounds |
| Advisory retainer | Monthly strategy sessions and introductions when timing is right | Founders between rounds |
Why work with us?
Senior people stay in the room from the first pitch through diligence and close. There are no hand-offs to juniors. Our founder, Alex Kis, CFA, worked in London as VP Investments at surgical.ai and VP Corporate Finance at caresyntax, after banking at Barclays and ING and venture lending at Hercules Capital. Read the track record and our story.
No one can honestly guarantee a raise; investors make their own decisions. What we commit to is senior attention, rigorous preparation and access to investors that genuinely fit your company.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fundraising advisor cost in London?
Our engagements usually combine a modest preparation retainer with a success component tied to the capital raised. Exact terms depend on stage, round size and scope, and are agreed in writing before work starts.
Do you work with UK companies raising from US investors?
Yes. We work with founders across the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East and the United States, and with investors on both sides of the Atlantic. We prepare the narrative, numbers and data room for the investors you are targeting.
Do you help fund managers as well as startups?
Yes. Our founder has raised capital for funds as well as companies. We help fund managers with their narrative, investor map and fundraising process. Fund marketing is regulated, so confirm the rules that apply with your fund counsel before outreach.
How long does a raise take?
Most rounds take three to six months from preparation to signed close: four to six weeks to build materials and the investor map, then outreach, partner meetings, term sheets and diligence.
Is the first call free?
Yes. The 30-minute consult is free and carries no obligation. You leave the call with at least one concrete next step. Book a consult.