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The complete founder’s playbook for raising investment — from pre-seed to Series A. Built by someone who’s provided over £1 billion in funding.
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MEET MATT HAYCOX
Matt Haycox is a British entrepreneur and investor who has provided over £1 billion in funding to UK businesses through his company Funding Guru and personally invested in over 100 companies worldwide.
He went bankrupt during the 2008 financial crisis and rebuilt everything from zero. That experience — the real, painful process of losing it all and clawing it back — is what makes his perspective different from almost anyone else in this space.
He’s raised over £250 million in capital across multiple ventures and understands both sides of the table: what investors look for and what founders actually need.
I host two top-ranked podcasts — No Bollocks with Matt Haycox and Stripping Off with Matt Haycox — with over 50 million downloads combined.
15 MODULES. 60+ LESSONS. ZERO FLUFF.
Every module is designed to move you closer to a funded round. Real strategies, real templates, real results.
01
Fundraising Foundations
4 lessons
2.5 hrs
The landscape of startup funding — from bootstrapping to IPO. Understand every funding type, when to use each, and how to build your capital strategy from day one.
02
Are You Investor-Ready?
5 lessons
3 hrs
The brutal self-assessment most founders skip. Evaluate your business through an investor's eyes — traction, team, market, and the metrics that actually matter.
03
Investor Psychology
4 lessons
2.5 hrs
How investors actually think, what triggers their fear and greed, and how to position your startup as the opportunity they can't afford to miss.
04
The Perfect Pitch Deck
6 lessons
4 hrs
Build a pitch deck that converts. Slide-by-slide breakdown with 5 proven templates, real examples, and the psychology behind every design choice.
05
Financial Modelling
5 lessons
3.5 hrs
Create investor-grade financial models that prove your business case. Templates for SaaS, e-commerce, marketplace, and service businesses.
06
Valuation Masterclass
4 lessons
2.5 hrs
How to value your startup without looking delusional. Pre-revenue, post-revenue, and comparable analysis methods that investors respect.
07
Finding Investors
4 lessons
3 hrs
Where to find angels, VCs, family offices, and strategic investors. Build a targeted pipeline using Matt's proven research methodology.
08
The Outreach Machine
5 lessons
3 hrs
Cold emails that get opened. Warm intros that convert. LinkedIn strategies that work. Build an outreach system that generates meetings on autopilot.
09
Pitch Delivery & Presence
4 lessons
2.5 hrs
How to command a room, handle tough questions, and leave investors wanting more. Includes body language, storytelling, and objection handling.
10
Due Diligence Prep
4 lessons
2.5 hrs
The due diligence checklist that saves deals. Prepare your data room, legal docs, and financial records before investors even ask.
11
Term Sheets & Negotiation
5 lessons
3.5 hrs
Decode term sheets in plain English. Understand liquidation preferences, anti-dilution, board seats, and how to negotiate without losing the deal.
12
Debt vs Equity
4 lessons
2.5 hrs
When to use debt, when to use equity, and when to use both. Revenue-based financing, convertible notes, SAFEs, and creative structures.
13
SEIS, EIS & Tax Relief
3 lessons
2 hrs
The UK's secret weapon for fundraising. How to structure your round to maximise tax relief for investors — making your deal irresistible.
14
Post-Raise Execution
4 lessons
2.5 hrs
You've got the money — now what? Investor relations, board management, hitting milestones, and setting up your next raise.
15
Global Fundraising
5 lessons
3.5 hrs
Raising capital across borders. Deep-dives into UK, US, UAE & MENA, and European markets — legal frameworks, cultural differences, and market-specific strategies.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT MATT HAYCOX
Straight from the mouths of people who have worked with me.
“I was drowning in conflicting advice from Twitter threads and free webinars. Module 3 alone — the investor psychology breakdown — completely changed how I pitched. Closed my £750K round in 5 weeks.”
“The debt vs equity module saved me from giving away 40% of my company. Matt's framework for calculating the true cost of equity vs debt financing was worth 10x the course price.”
“47 investor rejections before this course. 3 term sheets within 6 weeks of applying Matt's FOMO framework. The difference was night and day.”
“The pitch deck templates alone are worth the price. But it's the investor outreach system that changed everything. Had £500K committed within a month.”
“Module 12 on SEIS/EIS tax relief was a goldmine. Structured my round to save investors £180K in tax — which made my deal 10x more attractive than competitors.”
“I was trying to raise in the UK but Matt's module on UAE and MENA fundraising opened my eyes. Secured $2M from a Dubai family office I never would have found otherwise.”
“The mental health module hit different. I was burning out from rejection after rejection. Matt's framework for managing founder psychology during fundraising literally saved my startup — and probably me.”
“Our first raise took 9 months and nearly killed the company. After applying Matt's system, our Series A closed in 6 weeks. The negotiation module alone saved us 8% dilution.”
“Closed a £3.2M round using Matt's exact playbook. The investor database, the outreach templates, the follow-up sequences — it's all there. Best investment I've ever made.”
REAL MESSAGES. REAL RESULTS.
These are actual messages from course members. Unscripted. Unedited. Just founders sharing their wins.
CHOOSE YOUR LEVEL.
Lifetime access to the knowledge. Hands-on coaching to execute.
one-time payment
Lifetime access to course & resources
Everything you need to raise capital — on your own schedule.
INSTANT ACCESSone-time payment
Lifetime course + 6 months coaching
Course + 6 months of weekly live coaching with me.
ENROL NOWone-time payment
Lifetime course + 6 months VIP access
Personal access to me. Your fundraise, my guidance.
APPLY NOWDETAILED COMPARISON
Everything that’s included — so you know exactly what you’re getting.
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Full Capital Catalyst Course (15 modules, 60+ lessons)
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5 proven pitch deck templates
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Financial model templates (SaaS, e-commerce, marketplace, services)
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10 investor outreach email templates
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Term sheet cheat sheet (plain-English breakdown)
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Due diligence checklist
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Fundraising tracker spreadsheet (CRM-style)
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6-MONTH COACHING WINDOW — Hands-On Support
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Lifetime access to course & resources
Lifetime course + 6 months coaching
Lifetime course + 6 months VIP access
30-DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE
I’m so confident this course will transform your fundraising that I’m putting my money where my mouth is. If you complete the first 3 modules and don’t feel like you’ve already got more value than you paid for, I’ll refund every penny. No questions asked. No hard feelings. That’s how much I believe in what I’ve built.
GOT QUESTIONS?
Who is this course for?
This course is for founders who want to raise capital — whether you're pre-seed, seed, or Series A. If you're building a business and need investment to grow, this course will teach you exactly how to get it. It's also valuable for founders who've tried to raise before and failed.
Do I need any prior fundraising experience?
No. This course starts from the fundamentals and builds up. Whether you've never spoken to an investor or you've been through a failed raise, you'll find actionable strategies at every level.
How long does the course take to complete?
The course is 40+ hours of video content across 15 modules. Most founders complete it in 4-8 weeks, depending on how much time they can dedicate per week. But you will be implementing and getting closer to your fundraising goals from module 1. You have lifetime access, so you can go at your own pace.
Is this just another pitch deck course?
Absolutely not. Pitch decks are one module out of fifteen. This course covers everything from investor psychology and FOMO tactics to term sheet negotiation and due diligence preparation. It's the complete fundraising playbook, not just a slide template.
What makes this different from free resources?
Free resources give you surface-level advice from people who've often never raised capital themselves. This course gives you battle-tested strategies from someone who's provided over £1 billion in funding. You get 50+ templates, real case studies, and a private community — not just theory.
Can I get a refund if I'm not satisfied?
Yes. We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you complete the first 3 modules and don't feel like you've got more value than you paid for, we'll refund every penny. No questions asked.
How often is the course updated?
We update the course quarterly with new content, case studies, and market insights. When you buy, you get lifetime access to all future updates at no extra cost.
I'm not based in the UK. Is this course still relevant to me?
Absolutely. This is one of the few fundraising courses built for a global audience. Module 15 includes dedicated deep-dives into the UK (SEIS/EIS, London ecosystem), US (Delaware C-Corps, SAFEs, Silicon Valley), UAE & MENA (free zones, family offices, cultural protocols), and Europe. We cover the legal frameworks, tax incentives, investor ecosystems, and cultural differences for each market — plus cross-border fundraising strategy if you're raising across multiple geographies.
Is the VIP tier worth it?
If you're actively fundraising and want direct access to my network and expertise, the VIP tier is the fastest path to closing your round. You get 8 weeks of 1-on-1 coaching, custom reviews of your pitch deck and financial model, and warm introductions to investors in my network.
STOP WASTING TIME.
START RAISING
CAPITAL.
Every day you wait is a day your competitors are talking to investors. Every week you delay is runway you’re burning without progress. The founders who win are the ones who act.
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