Key takeaways
- Abra Bridge Partners helps Romanian startups and fund managers raise capital from international investors in Europe, the UK, the Gulf and the US.
- We work with startups from pre-seed to Series B, and selected Series C rounds, plus growth companies that need debt or non-control capital.
- A typical raise takes three to six months, with senior people in the room from first pitch to close.
- Fees combine a modest preparation retainer with a success component tied to capital raised.
What does a startup fundraising advisor in Romania do?
A fundraising advisor prepares your company for investors and runs the raise with you. For Romanian founders, the hard part is often the step beyond the local market: telling the story, structuring the company and preparing the data room so that international funds say yes.
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, term sheet scenario modelling, SAFE versus priced rounds, and pro-rata and option-pool maths.
- Investor sourcing. A thesis-matched investor map, warm introductions where we have relationships, and a sequenced outreach campaign until term sheets land.
See our fundraising process and the capital solutions we arrange beyond equity. Prefer Romanian? Read this page in Romanian.
Which funding routes do Romanian companies use?
Romanian companies raise from business angels, local and regional venture capital funds, international funds, lenders and, for some, the stock exchange. The Bucharest Stock Exchange runs AeRO, a market for smaller and growing companies. Grants are a separate route with their own rules.
Each route asks for different preparation. A local angel round, a Series A with a London or US fund and a listing on AeRO need different numbers, documents and timelines. We help you choose the route that fits your stage and run it properly.
Who do we work with in Romania?
- Startups from pre-seed to Series B, and selected Series C rounds, in Bucharest, Cluj and across Romania.
- Founders raising from foreign investors for the first time.
- Founder-owned companies looking for growth capital, mezzanine or acquisition financing without giving up control.
- Fund managers raising a fund. See capital raising for fund managers.
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?
We are former bankers and entrepreneurs, and we work in Romanian and English. Our founder, Alex Kis, CFA, has raised over $350M for companies and funds across a career at GMO, Hercules Capital, Barclays, ING, surgical.ai and caresyntax, and co-founded the PropTech company rentnbuy. Read the track record and our story.
Frequently asked questions
Do you work with Romanian startups?
Yes. We work with founders across Europe, including Romania, the United Kingdom, the Middle East and the United States, and with investors on both sides of the Atlantic.
Can you help us raise from investors outside Romania?
Yes. We build a targeted investor map for your round and make warm introductions where we have relationships, then run the process with you through meetings, terms and close.
How much does a fundraising advisor cost?
Our engagements usually combine a modest preparation retainer with a success component tied to capital raised. Exact terms depend on stage, round size and scope, and are agreed in writing before work starts.
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. Book a consult.