01. Investment Readiness & Due Diligence
Identify gaps in corporate records and compliance before investors review them.
Fundraising AdvisoryPrepare for investment.
Prepare for investment.
Close with confidence.
Raising capital involves more than finding an investor. Get support preparing your company, reviewing your ownership structure, coordinating investment documents, completing approvals and meeting post-funding obligations.
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Fundraising Journey
From fundraising readiness to post-round compliance.
- 01Assess
We review corporate records, existing shareholding, authorisations and compliance status, and identify documentation or due diligence gaps.
- 02Structure
We assess the proposed funding instrument, dilution implications, corporate law requirements and applicable investment regulations.
- 03Document
We prepare or coordinate the corporate documentation and work through the relevant investment terms with the company and its advisers.
- 04Complete
We coordinate board and shareholder approvals, allotment formalities, closing requirements and applicable statutory or regulatory filings.
- 05Follow Through
We update statutory registers and ownership records, complete post-round filings and identify continuing obligations arising from the investment.
The scope may vary by funding instrument, investor profile and whether the investment involves domestic or foreign investors.
Our services
Get the corporate side of your fundraise right.
Whether you're preparing for your first round or finalising an investment, get support at the stages you need.
02. Cap Table & Capital Structuring
Understand current ownership, proposed dilution and the impact of a new round.
03. Term Sheet Review
Assess relevant investor rights, governance provisions and key transaction terms.
04. Investment Agreements
Coordinate shareholder and subscription documentation with relevant legal specialists.
05. Private Placement & Allotment
Manage applicable approvals, allotment steps and statutory filing requirements.
06. Convertible Investment Instruments
Review permitted equity-linked funding structures and associated obligations.
07. FEMA & Foreign Investment
Assess applicable foreign investment conditions and RBI reporting.
08. ESOP & Incentive Structures
Support ESOP schemes, approvals, grants and related corporate records.
09. Post-Investment Compliance
Update shareholding records, governance documents and continuing filings.
Engagement optionsSupport that matches
Support that matches
your fundraising stage.
Choose an individual service or an end-to-end solution.
We will tailor the scope based on your business, industry and plans.
Investment Readiness
For companies preparing to approach investors.- Compliance review
- Cap table check
- Documentation checklist
Fundraise Support
For companies progressing through a round.- Structuring
- Approvals and documentation
- Allotment and filings
Post-Investment Compliance
For businesses that have closed a round.- Ownership records
- Governance updates
- Ongoing filings
Why GAAStay focused on the raise,
Stay focused on the raise,
not the paperwork.
Funding-stage guidanceUnderstand the requirements at each point.
Structured executionOrganise documents, approvals and filings.
Foreign investment awarenessAddress applicable cross-border requirements.
Support beyond closingKeep corporate records and obligations current.
Who we work withFor companies raising and
For companies raising and
investors evaluating.
We work with founders, promoters, growing businesses and investors undertaking equity investments and capital raises.
- First-time founders
- Growth-stage startups
- Established businesses
- Foreign investors
- Angel and venture investors
- Promoters and shareholders
Frequently asked questions
Common questionson fundraising.
Straight answers to what clients ask us most. If your question is not here, we will answer it in a short call.
Before investor diligence begins, so corporate records and approvals can be reviewed in advance.
Common items include incorporation records, cap table, statutory filings, financial information and relevant contracts. The list varies by deal.
Yes, for relevant corporate matters, coordinating legal specialists where needed.
A record of the company's ownership and equity-related instruments, useful for understanding proposed dilution.
Yes. We help with applicable corporate approvals, share allotments and filings.
Foreign investment may be permitted subject to sector, pricing, entry-route and reporting rules.
Yes, including corporate structuring, documentation, approvals and related records.
Yes. We can assist with post-closing corporate records, relevant filings and ongoing compliance.
Fundraising AdvisoryPreparing for your
Preparing for your
next funding round?
Tell us your stage and proposed investment structure. We'll help outline the corporate and compliance work needed.
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