Closing a $1.5M Pre-Seed round in 2 weeks with Flowlie
Pre-Seed raised
$1.5M
Time to close
2 weeks
Warm intros found
2,700+
Initial meetings
20+
The Challenge
Ajax AI was building cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology, but like many early-stage founders, Jack Weinberger faced the daunting task of raising a Pre-Seed round with limited investor connections and no structured fundraising process.
The traditional approach — cold outreach, manual research, and relying on a thin personal network — would have taken months. Jack needed a way to systematically identify, qualify, and connect with the right investors at the right stage.
The Approach
Using Flowlie, Jack was able to leverage AI-powered investor research to identify firms actively deploying at the Pre-Seed stage in the AI space. The platform’s network intelligence uncovered over 2,700 warm introduction paths through his existing connections.
The multi-round dilution model and valuation benchmarking gave him confidence in structuring the raise. Rather than guessing at terms, Jack had data-backed positioning that resonated with investors.
With automated outreach activation and a structured fundraising CRM, Jack was able to book over 20 initial meetings in the first week and maintain momentum through every stage of the pipeline.
“The multi round dilution model, valuation, and fundraise benchmarking gave me confidence around how to structure the raise. A few weeks later, the round was closed and I was able to go back to building.”
The Result
Ajax AI closed their $1.5M Pre-Seed round in just 2 weeks — a timeline that would typically take 3–6 months for a first-time founder. The combination of AI-driven investor targeting, warm introduction paths, and structured deal management compressed the fundraise dramatically.
Most importantly, Jack was able to get back to building his product. The fundraise became a sprint, not a marathon, and Ajax AI now had the capital and the investor relationships to execute on their vision.
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