📫Fundraising Process

The Fundraising Journey on OceUp: An Overview

Raising funds on OceUp is a structured and streamlined process designed to help StartUps connect with potential investors effectively.

To ensure that you have a smooth experience, we’ve broken down the fundraising process into clear steps. These steps guide you from setting up your profile to finalizing the round, helping you navigate through the different stages of raising funds.

1

Create and Publish Your StartUp Profile

First, sign up to the platform and complete your StartUp profile. This includes providing essential details about your company, product, team, and financial information (if applicable). You can find further guidance in the "For StartUps" section of the platform. Your profile is private by default and will remain so until you either publish your listing or choose to make it visible to investors. You can choose to publish your profile even if you are not actively seeking funds at the moment.

2

Complete your Listing

Once your profile is set up, it's time to create your fundraising listing. This involves detailing critical information such as your investment goal, the type of investment you're offering, and the specific investment instrument you wish to use (e.g., SAFE, Equity, or Convertible Note). By publishing your listing, you officially make your StartUp visible to investors who are actively looking for opportunities.

3

Engage with investors

As soon as your listing is live, investors will begin expressing interest in your StartUp. You will receive requests to view your Pitch Deck, Team Chart, Financial Information, or have a private chat inside the pltaform with the founders. It is up to you to manage these requests—accept or decline them based on your preferences and needs.

4

Negotiation

In the private chat, you'll engage directly with interested investors. This is where you’ll discuss the terms of the deal, exchange offers, and work toward reaching a mutually beneficial agreement. Be prepared to negotiate the terms that suit your StartUp best.

5

Receive your funds once approved by escrow security

Once both parties have reached an agreement, the investor will deposit the funds into an escrow account. The funds will then be transferred to your StartUp once approved by the escrow security process. This ensures that all transactions are secure and that both parties are protected throughout the process.

We recommend you take the time to complete your profile and listing carefully, engage thoughtfully with investors, and ensure that every step aligns with your StartUp’s vision and goals.

By following this process, you’re not only gaining the resources to fuel your business growth but also building lasting relationships with potential investors who believe in your vision.