Now accepting applications — Q3 2026

Zero to Fundable
in 90 Days.

Rob Matzkin helps revenue-generating tech founders build the strategy, the positioning, and the investor access to close a round in the next 2–6 months.

Apply for the Founder Funding Diagnostic
Revenue-generating founders only
Structured 90-day program
No success fee gimmicks
Takes 2–3 minutes to apply
$150K+
Minimum raise size
we work with
2–6 mo
Typical fundraise
timeline
5
Pillars of the
fundraising framework
48 hrs
From application to
first strategy call
The honest picture

Most Founders Are Raising the Wrong Way

Traction alone doesn't close rounds. Positioning, strategy, and the right conversations do.

What most founders are dealing with

The Fundraising Grind

  • ✖ Pitching to investors who don't write checks in your space
  • ✖ Getting "come back when you have more traction" on repeat
  • ✖ Vague feedback that doesn't tell you what's actually wrong
  • ✖ A deck that's been revised 12 times and still isn't landing
  • ✖ No structure behind the raise — just hoping someone bites
  • ✖ Losing momentum while the business keeps moving forward
What working with Rob looks like

A Funded Process

  • ✔ A clear investor narrative built around your real traction
  • ✔ Introductions to investors who are actively writing checks in your space
  • ✔ A structured raise with sequencing, strategy, and milestones
  • ✔ Documents and positioning that survive serious diligence
  • ✔ Honest feedback on what's slowing you down — and how to fix it
  • ✔ A partner who stays in it with you when things don't move immediately
Apply for the Founder Funding Diagnostic
How it works

The 90-Day Roadmap

Five pillars. One goal: getting you in front of the right investors with everything they need to say yes.

01
Founder Funding Diagnostic

We start by identifying exactly where the raise is stalling — traction, narrative, documentation, investor fit, or all of the above. This call sets the entire strategy.

02
Investor Narrative & Positioning

We build the investor story around your real traction — what drives conviction and why your company deserves serious attention right now.

03
Raise Structure & Strategy

We design the full strategic framework — how to position the round, sequence investor conversations, and get ahead of diligence before it kills momentum.

04
Investor Introductions

We connect you with investors who are actively writing checks in your space — real conversations with decision-makers who understand your category.

05
Execution & Ongoing Support

We stay in it with you. When introductions don't immediately convert, we diagnose, adjust the approach, and keep the raise in motion until it closes.

Process step
Client testimonials

Founders Who've Been Through It

Norman Ireland
Norman Ireland
CEO at Onetouch HCM
★★★★★

"As a startup CEO, acquiring investment capital is critical to success. You couldn't be better served than to work with Rob Matzkin. His team took our team through formulation, valuation, the VC perspective and other key concepts. We got significant value for our time and are continuing to work with Rob."

Tamara Pross
Tamara Pross
CEO at Citizens Tel Aviv
★★★★★

"Always insightful, flexible in his approach and never losing sight of the business needs. Rob proved to get me immediate results with a talent to simplify complex problems and create a productive workplan that made a real impact in my business."

Mercedes Fernandez
Mercedes Fernandez
Co-Founder at B.House
★★★★★

"Rob helped me in so many ways. Starting up a new venture is lonely at times and Rob made me feel like I had a partner. He helped me define a valuable perspective and helped me focus and stay on track to my objectives."

Mark LaPenna
Mark LaPenna
CEO at Xenesis
★★★★★

"Rob was where I was, when I was. His genuine approach taught me how to transition from being a startup CEO to embracing the challenges of a real CEO. He taught me how to find myself again and to be my version of a true leader."

Dinesh Gauba
Dinesh Gauba
Tech Investor, Gauba Family Office
★★★★★

"Rob created a space for me to be and surrounded me with inspiring people. That has been very powerful and unique for me. He has allowed me to connect, lean into who I am and laugh in a way that has changed my day-to-day life."

Cynthia Hollen
Cynthia Hollen
CEO at Mavi.io
★★★★★

"I have tried lots of coaches but Rob is the one who has stood out. He can listen and assess situations from a clear understanding of business and team dynamics — with both empathy and objectivity. Thank you Rob."

Success stories

Hear It From The Founders

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Fit check

Is This Right for You?

This is for you if

  • You're a tech founder with real traction — not just an idea
  • You're raising between $150K and $3M+
  • You plan to raise in the next 2–6 months
  • You've been stuck in vague or unresponsive investor conversations
  • You want a structured process — not more guesswork
  • You're ready to move fast and do the work

This is not for you if

  • You have an idea but no product and no traction
  • You're looking for a guaranteed funding shortcut
  • Your business isn't venture-backable
  • You want someone else to do all the work for you
  • You're not serious about raising in the near term
Questions

The Questions Every Founder Asks

Who exactly is this for? +
Revenue-generating tech founders raising between $150K and $3M+, planning to do it in the next 2–6 months, who are serious about doing the work. If you have traction but the raise keeps stalling, this is for you.
Do you guarantee funding? +
No. Anyone who guarantees funding is lying to you. What we guarantee is a clear process, honest feedback, and consistent effort. The founders who close are the ones who come in with real traction and stay committed to the work.
How long does the process take? +
The 90-day program is designed to get you to real investor conversations fast. How long the full raise takes depends on deal size, market, and momentum — but the founders who stay in motion close. We keep you in motion.
What's actually included? +
The ZerotoFundable program covers investor narrative and positioning, raise structure and strategy, documentation review, investor introductions, and ongoing execution support throughout the raise. You'll know the full scope after the diagnostic call.
What does it cost? +
We cover investment on the strategy call — there are no success fees. Apply first so we can confirm fit, then we'll walk through the numbers together.
What if investors pass? What happens if I don't raise? +
We don't disappear when an introduction doesn't convert. We diagnose what happened, adjust the positioning or targeting, and keep the process moving. Rejection is part of fundraising — random rejection means something is off. We fix that.
How do I get started? +
Apply below. The application takes 2–3 minutes and helps us understand where you are in the process. If it looks like a fit, we'll reach out within 48 hours to schedule the Founder Funding Diagnostic.
Short answers from Rob

Your Questions, Answered by Rob

60-second videos — Rob answers the questions every founder asks before they apply.

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Rob on the Podcast Circuit

Hear Rob break down fundraising, investor psychology, and what it actually takes to go from zero to fundable.

Quick hits

Bite-Sized Insights from Rob

Short clips on coachability, investor math, business development, and more.

Limited spots available

Ready to Go from Zero to Fundable?

For revenue-generating tech founders serious about closing a round in the next 2–6 months. Apply for the Founder Funding Diagnostic — it's free, it's focused, and it's the real first step.

Apply for the Founder Funding Diagnostic

No obligation. We'll reach out within 48 hours if it's a fit.