Rare Candy Lab
Former VC turned founder advisor. Independent perspective on your fundraise, business model, and the big decisions
Independent perspective.Former VC, 10+ years in early-stage investing across Southeast Asia and India.Now I work directly with founders on the things that actually determine whether a raise goes anywhere, cap table, investor fit, deal mechanics, and whether the business model holds up.
Case Studies
Each founder thought they were ready. Turns out, ready means something different once you look closer
Services
Diagnostic
Call(30 minutes)
Is your business ready to fundraise? What needs to change first? Get a clear-eyed assessment.
Fundraise Advisory Calls(3 x 45 minutes)
Strategy, debrief, recalibration. Support during your actual raise conversations.
Fundraise Preparation(10 hours)
Data room review, pitch practice (2 rounds). Everything before you pitch.
Let's Talk
Fund List
An actual list of who's actually writing cheques right now in SEA. Sectors, ticket sizes, and how to reach them.Updated regularly.
I spent ~10 years within the startup ecosystem in Southeast Asia and India. Saw a lot of founders stuck with bad decisions. Everyone advising them had something to gain: VCs wanted higher valuations, lawyers only cared about clocking the hours, existing investors looked out for themselves first, founders second.So right now, I work directly with founders on the stuff that actually matters, cap table health, investor fit, deal mechanics, whether your business model works. Just honest perspective so that you can make better decisions for yourself.Currently mentoring startups and giving guest lectures at Singapore University of Social Sciences across three cohorts.
Case Studies
Each founder thought they were ready. Turns out, ready means something different once you look closer
