The problem
Good founders with working products still hear not yet.
It is rarely the business. Most founders have not been shown how investors evaluate a company: whether the story is clear in one line, whether the numbers hold up under questioning, and whether the documents are ready when asked for.
The cost is months of meetings, runway and momentum.
The solution
Learn how investors decide. Then prepare to that standard.
Term Sheet Ready shows founders how investors decide, then prepares their own material to that standard in four weeks.
- Week 1
The story
A one-line pitch, how much to raise, and what the money achieves.
- Week 2
The numbers
An 18–24 month plan that holds up under questioning, with separate pre-seed and seed tracks.
- Week 3
The pitch and documents
The deck, a 5-minute pitch, answers to hard questions, and an organised folder of every document investors request.
- Week 4
The raise
Which investors to approach and how, and what round terms mean for your ownership, with separate pre-seed and seed tracks. The week ends with a practice pitch to a mock investor panel.
The programme closes with an investor mixer where founders meet investors.
Each week
- 1 hourGroup session
- 30 minutes1:1 with Reynold
- 3–5 hoursWork on your own startup
- HybridProgramme format
What you leave with
Investor-ready material, built on your own company.
Deliverables
- A one-page company story
- A financial plan you can defend
- A pitch deck and a 5-minute pitch
- A complete investor document folder
- A shortlist of relevant investors
- Feedback from the mock investor panel
Why it is different
10 startups per cohort
Each founder receives individual attention.
Your company, not templates
All work is done on your own startup.
A weekly 1:1
Thirty minutes with Reynold every week.
Independent
No fund behind the programme, so the advice is unconflicted.
No equity taken
100% of your equity stays with you.
We can't promise a yes. We make sure you walk in ready.
About
Reynold O'Connor
Reynold O'Connor has spent about ten years in the startup ecosystem. Formerly with T-Hub and CII, he is now building Term Sheet Ready independently. He leads the programme and holds each founder's weekly 1:1 himself.
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Key dates
All dates 2026. All times IST.
- Thu 1 OctApplications open
- Fri 9 OctFree AMA11 AM–12 PM IST · Register on Luma
- Thu 15 OctApplications close11:59 PM IST
- Fri 16 OctResults
- Wed 21 OctOnboardingCompleted by this date
- Mon 26 OctCohort begins4 weeks
- Close of programmeInvestor mixerDate to be announced
Eligibility and fee
Who it is for
- AI and tech startups at pre-seed or seed
- A working product in use or in a pilot
- Early market evidence
- Raising within 3–6 months
- At least one full-time founder
- Willing to share financials, ownership and traction
Fee
₹25,000 + applicable taxes per startup
You keep 100% of your equity
Session day and time are confirmed before onboarding.
Apply
Apply for Cohort 1
Applications close Thu 15 Oct, 11:59 PM IST. Results are shared on Fri 16 Oct.
Thank you. Your application has been received.
Results are shared on Fri 16 Oct. In the meantime, you are welcome to join the free AMA on Fri 9 Oct.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How much time does it take?
About 4.5 to 6.5 hours a week: a 1-hour group session, a 30-minute 1:1 with Reynold and 3–5 hours of work on your own startup.
Do we need revenue?
No. You need a working product in use or in a pilot, and early market evidence such as users, pilots or customers.
What if we are not selected?
Results are shared on Fri 16 Oct. You are welcome to apply for a later cohort.
Does the programme guarantee funding?
No. Funding decisions rest with investors. The programme makes sure you are prepared when you meet them.
Does Term Sheet Ready take equity?
No. The fee is ₹25,000 + applicable taxes per startup, and you keep 100% of your equity.