Overview
What is Fundraising & Investor Readiness?
Fundraising & Investor Readiness in Markapuram District — in brief
Fundraising Advisory is a structured engagement where our CA and advisory team prepares a startup or growth-stage business to raise capital from angels, VCs or PE funds. The engagement covers financial model preparation (3–5 year projections), cap table cleanup and management, data room organisation, pitch deck financial narrative, term sheet review (valuation, liquidation preference, anti-dilution, pro-rata rights), SAFE note or CCD structuring, and angel tax compliance under Section 56(2)(viib) for non-DPIIT-recognised companies. For clients in Markapuram district, Andhra Pradesh, Lorven Tax handles every step online with CA review and status updates.
Reviewed by the Lorven Tax CA team · Last updated 31 Oct 2026
- Service category
- Consultation
- Typical timeline
- 10–20 business days for initial investor readiness package; ongoing support during diligence
- Government fee
- No government fee; FEMA/RBI filings (FC-GPR) after closing are covered separately
- Professional fee
- Starts at ₹29,999
- Process
- 100% online, CA-reviewed
- Coverage
- Markapuram District (Markapuram district, Andhra Pradesh)
When this becomes important
- Before funding, a loan, a tender, an audit or major vendor onboarding
- When ownership, address, business activity or filing status changes
- After a notice, mismatch, portal query or department communication
What we verify before filing
- Legal name, PAN, address and authorised signatory consistency
- Thresholds, category rules, due dates and late-fee exposure
- Supporting documents, portal access and compliance history
- GST state code
- 37
- Registrar of Companies
- Registrar of Companies, Vijayawada (jurisdiction: whole of Andhra Pradesh since 29 Oct 2018)
Benefits
Why get Fundraising & Investor Readiness?
Investor-ready financial model with scenario analysis accelerates diligence
Clean cap table prevents deal delays and valuation disputes
Data room organised to ICAI and SEBI standards reduces investor query turnaround
Term sheet review protects founders from unfavourable liquidation and anti-dilution clauses
Angel tax compliance advisory
exemption eligibility, fair valuation and Form 56 filings
SAFE note / CCD structuring for bridge rounds that convert at next priced round
Eligibility
Who can apply?
- 1Startups at seed, pre-Series A or Series A stage seeking institutional funding
- 2Growth-stage companies raising PE or strategic investment
- 3Founders who have received a term sheet and need independent review
- 4Businesses preparing for secondary share sales or employee buyback programmes
What's included in our service
- Eligibility check and structure advisory
- Document checklist and application preparation
- Government portal filing and professional follow-up
- Post-approval compliance guidance
Checklist
Documents required
Exact documents vary by case — your CA shares a precise checklist after the first review call.
Process
How fundraising & investor readiness works
- 1
Share your documents
Send KYC, business details and the required documents. We review eligibility and flag gaps before filing.
- 2
Preparation & CA review
Our team prepares the application, declarations and supporting records in the format the portal or authority requires.
- 3
Filing & follow-up
We file and track the ARN, SRN or acknowledgement, and respond to any objection, clarification or department query.
- 4
Certificate & compliance guide
You receive the certificate, acknowledgement or report, plus a checklist for renewals and recurring compliance.
Fees & timeline
Cost and time to expect
Confirmed in writing before work starts
No government fee; FEMA/RBI filings (FC-GPR) after closing are covered separately
Subject to portal processing
What you receive
Fundraising & Investor Readiness completed with clean records, documented filings and a practical compliance calendar.
FAQs
Fundraising & Investor Readiness: frequently asked questions
GST state code: 37. Registrar of Companies: Registrar of Companies, Vijayawada (jurisdiction: whole of Andhra Pradesh since 29 Oct 2018). Lorven Tax handles these state-specific steps for clients in Markapuram district, Andhra Pradesh.
Our professional fee starts at ₹29,999; government fees are charged at actuals. Call or WhatsApp +91 94921 37975 for the exact fee for your case.
Angel tax under Section 56(2)(viib) of the Income Tax Act taxes the excess of the issue price over the Fair Market Value (FMV) of shares as income from other sources, when a closely-held company issues shares to a resident at a premium above FMV. DPIIT-recognised startups are exempt from angel tax for investments from approved investors. For non-recognised companies, a Rule 11UA FMV valuation is the key defence. We advise on both DPIIT recognition and FMV valuation to mitigate angel tax risk.
A SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) is an investment instrument that converts into equity at a future priced round, typically with a valuation cap and/or a discount. While SAFEs originated in the US, Indian startups increasingly use CCDs (Compulsorily Convertible Debentures) or CCPs (Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares) for bridge rounds — instruments that are FEMA-compliant and achieve similar economic outcomes. We structure CCDs and CCPs that replicate SAFE economics within the Indian regulatory framework.
An investor-ready financial model should include: (1) revenue build-up by product/geography/channel; (2) cost structure and unit economics; (3) P&L projection (3–5 years); (4) cash flow statement with burn rate and runway; (5) balance sheet; (6) key metrics dashboard (GMV, ARR, CAC, LTV, EBITDA margin); (7) funding use of proceeds; and (8) scenario analysis (base, bear, bull). We build and audit financial models to withstand VC due diligence scrutiny.
Fundraising & Investor Readiness typically takes 10–20 business days for initial investor readiness package; ongoing support during diligence, subject to document readiness and government portal processing times.
Yes. We support fundraising & investor readiness for clients in Markapuram district, Andhra Pradesh, including document review, portal filing, professional follow-up and post-completion guidance.
Most work is completed online through phone, WhatsApp, email and secure document sharing. If an authority requires a physical step, we tell you upfront and coordinate it.