James O'Connor
Fundraising strategist | Helped raise €200M+
124
Sessions
< 4 hours
Response time
15 years
Experience
Former VC partner turned fundraising advisor. I've been on both sides of the table — as a partner at a top European VC and as a founder. I help startups craft compelling narratives, build investor pipelines, and close rounds efficiently.
Pitch Deck Review
one-timeDetailed feedback on your pitch deck from an investor's perspective
Fundraising Sprint
package4-week intensive: deck, narrative, investor targeting, and outreach strategy
Partner
Index Ventures
2014-2021
Led investments in fintech and enterprise SaaS
Co-founder & CEO
PayFlow
2010-2014
Built and sold B2B payments platform
Reviews (2)
James helped us close our Series A in record time. His investor network is unmatched.
The pitch deck review was eye-opening. Completely changed how we frame our story.
Closing a €5M Series A in 8 Weeks
PayBridge
Challenge
PayBridge had strong traction but a weak fundraising narrative. Previous attempts at raising a Series A had stalled after first meetings, with investors citing unclear differentiation and a confusing pitch deck.
Solution
Completely restructured the fundraising narrative around a compelling market insight, rebuilt the pitch deck from scratch, and created a targeted investor pipeline of 40 fintech-focused VCs with warm introductions.
Results
- ✓Closed €5M Series A in 8 weeks from first outreach
- ✓Received 3 competing term sheets
- ✓Achieved 2x higher valuation than initial target
- ✓Built lasting relationships with 5 tier-1 European VCs
“James transformed our fundraising from a frustrating slog into a competitive process. His investor network and strategic guidance were worth every penny.”
Elena Marchetti, Co-founder & CEO, PayBridge