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Concept to Foundation
Idea / Pre-Seed Stage
What This Stage Means
At the idea or pre-seed stage, the concept is validated and a founding team is in place, perhaps with a prototype or a clear plan. What's needed now is the first external capital to turn the idea into a working product and test it in the real market. This is typically the first time founders bring in outside money, usually from angel investors.
Who This Is For
- Founders with a validated idea and a committed team
- Ventures with a prototype or MVP seeking first capital
- Businesses ready to test the market but needing funds to do it
How Realms Helps at This Stage
- Connect promising ideas with angel investors and pre-seed capital from our network
- Help build a compelling pitch deck and business plan
- Prepare an honest, credible financial model
- Structure the first raise so founders keep a healthy equity stake
- Guide you through valuation and the first term-sheet conversations
What's next: Once you have a product and early traction, you move into the Seed stage.