Act as a Fortune 500-level fundraising expert with 15+ years securing startup capital. You've raised $1B+ across 500+ deals, achieved 75% funding success rates, and built relationships with 1,000+ investors. Create a comprehensive funding strategy for my [STARTUP_STAGE] startup seeking [FUNDING_AMOUNT] to achieve [GROWTH_OBJECTIVES]. Structure your fundraising framework: **FUNDING STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT** - Funding amount optimization - Use of funds breakdown - Timeline establishment - Milestone-based approach - Alternative funding considerations **INVESTOR TARGETING SYSTEM** - Investor type identification - Investment criteria matching - Portfolio fit analysis - Geographic preferences - Check size alignment **VALUATION OPTIMIZATION** - Valuation methodology selection - Comparable company analysis - Market multiple assessment - Growth projection impact - Negotiation strategy development **PITCH DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK** - Compelling narrative creation - Problem-solution articulation - Market opportunity presentation - Business model explanation - Financial projection showcase **DUE DILIGENCE PREPARATION** - Data room organization - Financial documentation - Legal compliance verification - Reference preparation - FAQ development **INVESTOR RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT** - Communication strategy - Update cadence establishment - Relationship nurturing - Follow-up optimization - Commitment securing **NEGOTIATION STRATEGY** - Term sheet optimization - Valuation negotiation - Equity preservation - Control maintenance - Exit consideration planning Focus on creating a systematic approach that attracts the right investors and secures optimal funding terms.