VC Lens
Maria Poly
15 Years in VC & Fundraising
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For 15 years in Silicon Valley, I've been on both sides of the table: helping founders and managing partners translate their vision into language investors believe in and fund.
This dual perspective has given me a rare understanding of what makes a pitch succeed (or fail). That’s why I built VC Lens: to help founders find their voice, refine their story, and build credibility that turns into funding.
My process is about helping you feel aligned, prepared, and in control of your resources. Because when you feel clear and grounded, investors feel it too.
This dual perspective has given me a rare understanding of what makes a pitch succeed (or fail). That’s why I built VC Lens: to help founders find their voice, refine their story, and build credibility that turns into funding.
My process is about helping you feel aligned, prepared, and in control of your resources. Because when you feel clear and grounded, investors feel it too.
Download my Investor Clarity Toolkit for free!
The toolkit contains five sets of focused questions you can ask during an investor meeting to gauge engagement and next steps.
My Services
I help founders see their startup the way investors do.
Together, we refine your story, highlight your momentum, and position you to close your round.
Together, we refine your story, highlight your momentum, and position you to close your round.
- Async Pitch AuditGet an investor-grade analysis of your pitch with precise recommendations. I’ll identify blind spots, highlight missing proof, surface what matters most to VCs, and provide actionable fixes to raise your conversion rate.90-minute WorkshopDuring a live session, we’ll upgrade your fundraising strategy, learn from recent investor conversations, and address key challenges, so you leave with focus, momentum, and sharper investor alignment.Fundraising AdvisorI’ll work hands-on to refine your fundraising narrative, sharpen positioning, and build momentum in investor meetings. I’ll fix messaging gaps, strengthen your mindset, and respond strategically to real-time feedback. Our goal is to move from vision to credibility and from credibility to funding.Choose Your Option90-minute Workshop90-minute live call$449Order now
- Real-time review of your strategy
- Q&A session
- I ensure your approach and mindset resonate with investors
Pitch AuditAdvanced pitch analysis$2499Order now- 1-Hour Zoom Session
- Pre-Call 72h Deck Review
- I develop Fundraising Strategy and build Investor Pipeline for you
Fundraising AdvisorPersonalized real-time fundraising guidanceAvailable by inquiry onlyRequest pricing- Real-time, iterative feedback on your pitch, deck, and investor meetings
- We address VC feedback and adjust your strategy as you engage with investors
- *1 spot a month
See your startup through a VC Lens.
Deliver a pitch investors can't ignore.FAQs
- Is this just generic advice?No. Every review is done for your specific pitch, industry, personality, investor pool, and stage. I analyze your materials, messaging, recorded calls and provide targeted feedback based on what VCs in your space actually care about.
- Who provides the services?I personally review everything you share. With 15 years on both sides of fundraising, I know exactly what investors look for and the common mistakes that kill deals.
- What stage of startup is this for?This works best for pre-seed through Series A companies actively fundraising or preparing to fundraise.
- Can you provide hands-on help?If you're short on time or just want a VC-grade result, I'll help you build your investor-ready pitch and materials. You will get the story aligned with VCs ask in diligence and tighten metrics, use of funds, and GTM. Contact me for more details.
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