Six targeted questions to assess whether your organisation is truly investor-ready — and which capital structure path gives you the best chance of success.
EY's 2026 CEO Outlook found 63% of failed capital raises cited "unclear investment thesis" as the primary reason investors passed.
PwC 2026: investors cite clean, audited financials as the top due diligence requirement — yet 41% of companies approaching capital markets have unaudited or inconsistent records.
Messy cap tables and undisclosed related-party transactions are among the top 3 deal-killers in growth capital raises, according to Deloitte CFO Survey 2026.
EY 2026 found "management quality" is the #1 factor in investor decisions — 74% of investors say they back teams first, businesses second.
Investors expect a precise, credible deployment plan. Vague "working capital" rationales are the fastest way to lose institutional interest.
PwC data shows companies with warm investor relationships close raises 60% faster and at 15–25% better terms than cold outreach campaigns.
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Our Capital Advisory team can prepare your investor deck, financial model, data room, and manage your investor outreach — giving you the best possible shot at closing your raise efficiently.
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