Fundraising advisory for tomorrow's tech leaders
As an independent boutique, we work alongside founders to craft deals with investors
who share the same vision, laying the foundation for future growth.
The first institutional equity round is a defining moment. There is no going back.
Startups
Vertical software & AI
Combining proprietary sectorial context with software economics is the recipe for defensible growth
Hardware-enabled software
In an AI-dominated landscape, the interfaces between computing power and physical reality serve as the mission-critical systems of record
You ?
Though we prioritise some market segments, we are always open to discuss ideas outside our core focus.
Investors
Our team has investment experience, we know the challenge of finding gems under the radar while trying to support your past investments.
High quality curated dealflow
You don't want more, you want better.
We provide selected investment-ready opportunities in line with your thesis
Supporting your portfolio companies
You've done your part at pre-seed and seed stage
and the show must go on.
The Marengo doctrine
Artisanal
We select a limited number of clients every year to ensure focus & availability.
We optimize for winrate, not volume.
We do not believe in brokerage.
Committed
Raising money can be do-or-die for your company and we do not underestimate that.
We remain dedicated and hands-on until you get the outcome you came for.
Fundamental
Building equity stories from data, not buzzwords. This is not 2021 anymore, we dive in your CRM and cohorts to find gold, anchored to market and investor expectations. Thatʼs the work.
Our experience includes advisory for
Investor relationships & execution history with
FAQs
Why hire an advisory firm, I thought I was expected to raise alone ?
Not every startup needs an advisor. In straightforward situations, well-connected founders can raise capital independently. We recommend working with an advisor if the fundraising workload risks distracting you from building your business, if your situation is unique or complex, or if you want guidance on crafting the right funding strategy going forward.
Do you work with international investors ?
Yes we do, and we have made deals with European investors, but France remains our primary network.
For US focused roadshows, Marengo complies with the FINRA and the SEC (chaperonned under rule 15a-6) to act as a broker-dealer with US institutional investors.
Whats your business model ?
Most of our fees are success-based, to ensure best alignment. We tailor the terms to your specific needs (round-size, complexity, preparation work), in line with market-practice. We never ask for equity.
Do you do everything ? How involved do I have to be as a founder ?
Unfortunately no, because founders are irreplaceable. We streamline the process, set up investor meetings, craft deal materials, support due diligence & negotiation, advise on choices and tradeoffs, but you are still involved at all times and the final decision-maker.
How long from signing the mandate to receiving the funds ?
The fundraising environment has changed a lot the last few years. We advise you plan for at least 6 months from our first contact to money in the bank, but probably more.
When should I contact you ?
You can never be too early, but it can sometimes be too late. We like talking to founders even if there is no raise planned in the short-term. We take on maximum 4 to 5 clients per year to ensure optimal client service, but we are happy to discuss your long-term plans at any time.
Get in touch
Whether you’re a company looking to raise money or an investor wanting to discuss dealflow