THE CAPITAL STACK PLATFORM™
Startup Fundraising Pricing: Prepare, Raise, and Close Your Funding Round.
Four Tiers. One Pathway.
Prepare, Raise, and Close Your Startup Funding Round. Structured pricing for founders preparing, raising, and closing venture capital.
MoonshotNX provides structured pricing for founders raising venture capital, covering investor readiness, fundraising execution, and investor engagement. The platform is designed to help startups prepare for evaluation, move through funding processes efficiently, and close capital without giving up equity or paying broker fees. Take advantage of our Refund Policy if you are not satisfied after joining.
MoonshotNX is built to support founders through every stage of capital preparation and fundraising, combining structured investor readiness, advisory, and execution with flexible access to the platform. To ensure founders can proceed without being constrained by upfront cost, MoonshotNX offers multiple pay later options, including Stripe-supported instalments where available and direct MoonshotNX payment plans aligned to each programme layer. This allows founders to begin immediately, manage cash flow effectively, and progress through preparation and fundraising with access released in stages as they build toward investor readiness.
Prepare and Raise members also receive access to founder infrastructure credits, including AWS credits worth USD $10,000 and additional partner benefits up to $2m+.
Still unsure of how startup fundraising costs are priced? Read our comparison model FAQ for a better idea of how accelerators and brokers fees work.
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Founder Guide & Platform Overview
MoonshotNX provides two primary founder programmes designed to support different stages of the fundraising journey.
The platform is designed to help founders improve investor readiness, strengthen fundraising positioning, organise investor-facing infrastructure and navigate a more structured capital-raising process through the MoonshotNX Capital Stack Platform™.
The two primary programme pathways are:
Prepare Programme
Raise Programme
Both programmes operate through the MoonshotNX Founder Dashboard and reporting infrastructure, while offering different levels of fundraising support, investor access and platform participation.
Understanding The Difference
Prepare Programme
The Prepare Programme is designed for founders who want to improve investor readiness, strengthen fundraising materials and build institutional-quality fundraising infrastructure before actively pursuing investors.
The focus is on preparation, diagnostics, reporting and investor-facing positioning.
Prepare is generally suited to founders who:
are still preparing for fundraising
need investor-facing infrastructure
want diagnostic reporting and fundraising guidance
are refining positioning, valuation or materials
are not yet fully ready for active investor engagement
Raise Programme
The Raise Programme is designed for founders who are actively preparing to engage investors or are already entering fundraising conversations.
Raise includes broader fundraising infrastructure, Investor Room access, investor targeting support and ongoing fundraising workflow support through the MoonshotNX ecosystem.
Raise is generally suited to founders who:
are actively fundraising
are preparing for investor engagement
want Investor Room infrastructure
require investor targeting support
need ongoing fundraising workflow support
want structured fundraising visibility and reporting
How The Platform Works
Step 1 – Founder Onboarding
Founders begin by completing onboarding and receiving a unique MoonshotNX Company ID.
The Founder Dashboard then becomes the central environment for submissions, reporting workflows and fundraising infrastructure.
Step 2 – Founder Submissions & Reporting
Founders complete the required platform submissions and reporting workflows.
Depending on programme participation, this may include:
Pitch Deck submissions.
Company Performance submissions.
Market Opportunity submissions.
Business Model submissions.
Valuation submissions.
Capital Structure submissions.
Supporting fundraising documentation.
These workflows help structure investor-facing information while improving fundraising preparation and operational visibility.
Step 3 – Reporting & Readiness Review
MoonshotNX reviews founder submissions through a combination of reporting systems, platform infrastructure and human review processes.
The objective is to help founders better understand how investors may evaluate the business under current market conditions.
This process is designed to identify:
fundraising gaps
positioning weaknesses
investor friction points
infrastructure weaknesses
capital readiness issues
presentation inconsistencies
Founder Dashboard Access
The Founder Dashboard acts as the central operating environment for programme participation.
Dashboard access may include:
Company profile management.
Company ID management.
Submission workflows.
Reporting infrastructure.
Fundraising progress tracking.
Investor Room management.
Platform communications.
Programme resources and updates.
The objective is to provide founders with a structured environment through which fundraising preparation and reporting activity can be managed more efficiently.
Fundraising Readiness Support
Successful fundraising typically requires preparation before investor engagement begins.
Both programmes include support designed to help founders improve readiness prior to approaching investors.
Support may include:
Investor readiness assessments.
Fundraising preparation support.
Capital planning guidance.
Readiness diagnostics.
Fundraising workflow guidance.
Company positioning preparation.
The objective is to help founders improve preparedness and approach fundraising more professionally.
Investor Positioning Support
Investors evaluate large volumes of opportunities. Clear positioning and communication matter.
Support may include:
Company positioning guidance.
Investor narrative support.
Pitch Deck review and feedback.
Fundraising communication guidance.
Investor-facing presentation support.
Strategic fundraising positioning.
The objective is to help investors understand the company, market opportunity, business model and investment case more clearly.
Financial & Capital Preparation
Investors expect founders to understand their fundraising requirements, capital structure and financing strategy.
Support may include:
Valuation review support.
Capital structure review.
Fundraising structure guidance.
Financial preparation support.
Capital planning guidance.
The objective is to help founders present a more organised and credible fundraising proposition.
Data Room & Documentation Support
Fundraising often requires organised documentation and structured information management.
Support may include:
Data room preparation guidance.
Fundraising documentation support.
Information organisation guidance.
Investor-facing document preparation.
Due diligence preparation support.
The objective is to help founders organise information in a format that supports investor review and diligence processes more efficiently.
Investor Room Infrastructure
Investor Room access is primarily associated with the Raise Programme.
The Investor Room is designed to provide a structured investor-facing environment where company information, fundraising materials and reporting outputs can be managed through the MoonshotNX platform.
Benefits may include:
A professional investor-facing company profile.
Centralised fundraising materials and company information.
Improved visibility within the MoonshotNX ecosystem.
Easier access for relevant investors reviewing opportunities.
More consistent presentation of company information.
Ongoing updates as company information evolves.
A more organised fundraising workflow.
Improved visibility of fundraising activity and reporting progress.
Visibility within the ecosystem does not guarantee investor engagement, funding activity or investment outcomes.
Investor Targeting & Matching Support
Raise founders may receive support designed to improve fundraising efficiency and investor alignment.
Support may include:
Identification of investors aligned with company stage.
Identification of investors aligned with sector focus.
Identification of investors aligned with geography where relevant.
Alignment with investment focus and investment thesis.
Investor targeting guidance.
Ongoing fundraising support during investor engagement activity.
The objective is to help founders focus on more relevant investor conversations and improve fundraising efficiency.
Reporting Infrastructure
Both programmes include access to structured reporting systems designed to improve visibility and organisation throughout the fundraising process.
This may include:
Founder reporting tools.
Progress tracking.
Fundraising visibility systems.
Structured reporting outputs.
Platform-based communications and updates.
The objective is to help founders maintain greater organisation and operational visibility throughout fundraising activities.
MoonshotNX Perks Programme
Prepare and Raise founders receive access to the MoonshotNX Perks ecosystem qith over $2M+ worth of perks and discounts through our partners.
The Perks Programme is designed to help founders access resources, tools and partner benefits that may support company growth while potentially reducing operational costs.
Benefits include:
Startup software offers.
Platform credits and discounts.
Business services.
Founder resources.
Strategic partner programmes.
Ecosystem benefits from participating MoonshotNX partners.
Depending on partner eligibility requirements and founder usage, the value of available benefits may exceed programme costs for some startups.
The Perks ecosystem continues to expand as additional partnerships are added to the platform.
Capital Stack Access
MoonshotNX supports multiple capital pathways beyond traditional equity fundraising.
Depending on company profile, stage and eligibility, founders may be considered for opportunities within the broader Capital Stack ecosystem.
Potential opportunities may include:
Venture Debt.
Working Capital.
Asset-Based Lending.
Invoice Finance.
Trade Finance.
Structured Credit.
Non-Dilutive Funding Solutions.
Availability depends on eligibility requirements, financing partner criteria and approval processes.
Startup Fundraising Pricing
Prepare and Raise — Start Immediately
MoonshotNX provides structured pricing for founders preparing for investors and raising capital. Founders entering the Raise programme first complete a structured onboarding and review process with the MoonshotNX team.
If, during onboarding, we believe we are unable to support the company through active fundraising execution, we offer a 100% refund guarantee before fundraising activities begin.
Prepare
USD $2,388 per year
Build full investor readiness, reports, valuation, and data room
Raise
USD $5,988 per year
Investor access, fundraising execution, and Investor Room participation
Fast Track Investor Room Access
USD $499 per month
Investor access, fundraising execution, and Investor Room participation. If you believe your company is ready for fundraising and no reports, valuations or advisory services are needed, sign up for fast track access charged monthly cancelled as soon as you close your raise. Hands on IR support from the team.
Payment Options
You can choose how you pay based on your preference and eligibility.
Founder Commitment & Refund Review
MoonshotNX is designed as a founder support and fundraising infrastructure platform.
If, during onboarding or early-stage programme review, MoonshotNX determines that a company is currently unsuitable for programme participation, the founder may be considered for a programme refund review.
The objective is to ensure founders enter programmes at an appropriate stage of fundraising readiness.
Pay in Full (Recommended to receive discount options)
Immediate full access
No staged restrictions
Discount codes apply
Pay Later via Stripe or MoonshotNX Finance
Instalment options available at checkout
Includes providers such as Affirm, Klarna, and Afterpay
Approval handled by the provider
Still qualifies for discount options
MoonshotNX Pay Later Options
If you are not approved via Stripe, you can proceed immediately using a structured MoonshotNX payment plan.
Prepare — 2 Payments
Start now, complete payment over 30 day
Raise — 3 Payments
Start now, complete payment over 60 days
Access begins immediately and is released in stages as you progress through the programme.
Important Information
Submitting an application does not activate a paid service agreement.
Services begin only after successful payment confirmation.
No payment obligation exists unless payment is successfully processed.
Platform access is structured in stages.
Programme access follows onboarding and platform requirements.
MoonshotNX does not guarantee investment, investor participation, fundraising success or funding outcomes.
What does a startup fundraising platform cost?
Startup fundraising platform costs vary depending on the level of preparation and investor access provided. MoonshotNX offers structured pricing across learning, preparation, and investor engagement without charging equity or fundraising commissions.
See how venture capital works, how investors evaluate opportunities, and where most companies fall short.
Explore how funding rounds close and the full startup fundraising process before you go to market.
Pricing depends on the level of preparation, advisory, and investor access required to successfully raise capital.
Before you choose a plan, understand where you stand.
Most founders do not fail because of the idea.
They fail because they enter fundraising before they are structurally ready.
Investors are not discovering your company.
They are evaluating it against standards you may not see.
Start with the Capital Readiness Assessment
See how investors would score your company
Identify what is blocking capital
Understand whether you are ready to raise
The Founder Journey to Venture Capital
Every startup progresses through a structured capital journey.
MoonshotNX is designed to guide founders through each stage of venture capital fundraising, from learning the fundamentals of capital strategy to preparing investor materials, engaging institutional investors, and ultimately closing a funding round.
The founder journey follows these stages: Learn → Prepare → Raise → Meet Investors → Close
MoonshotNX aligns each stage of this journey with the appropriate platform tier so founders can access the tools, guidance, and investor infrastructure they need as they progress.
Each layer supports founders at a different stage of the fundraising journey.
Why founders delay raising capital.
“It’s not the right time.”
→ The issue is not timing. It is readiness.
“It’s too expensive to prepare properly.”
→ The cost of failed fundraising is significantly higher.
“We’ll figure it out as we go.”
→ Investors evaluate immediately. There is no learning phase in-market.
“We just need to start talking to investors.”
→ Outreach without structure leads to silent rejection.
“We’ll fix things after feedback.”
→ Most investors do not give actionable feedback.
“Our product will speak for itself.”
→ Investors underwrite structure, not belief.
“We’ll raise once we hit the next milestone.”
→ Without preparation, milestones do not convert into capital.
“We already have investor interest.”
→ Interest without structure does not translate into a closed round.
Capital does not move based on intent.
It moves when a company meets institutional standards.
Time spent raising without structure compounds into lost capital, weaker terms, and reduced ownership when the round finally closes.
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Accelerate FAQ
What is MoonshotNX Accelerate?
MoonshotNX Accelerate is a free founder dashboard that gives startups access to calculators, diagnostics and investor readiness tools designed to help them prepare for fundraising.
Are the startup tools inside Accelerate free?
Yes. The Accelerate layer is free and includes a wide range of startup calculators, cap table tools and investor readiness tests.
What tools are included in the Accelerate dashboard?
The dashboard includes runway calculators, dilution tools, valuation calculators, SAFE tools, cap table tools, pitch diagnostics, market tests, traction tests and capital readiness assessments.
Who is Accelerate built for?
Accelerate is built for founders, startup teams and early-stage companies that want to understand how investors will evaluate their business before starting a live raise.
Do I need to create a paid account to use Accelerate?
No. Accelerate is the free layer. Users enter their email to unlock access to the dashboard and founder tools.
Accelerate
From First Principles to Funded
MoonshotNX is structured as a progressive capital infrastructure, each layer unlocking greater depth of preparation, tooling, and investor access. Start where you are. Scale as your raise advances. MoonshotNX operates through a structured three-layer capital preparation system. Founders progress from learning how venture capital works, to preparing a company for institutional diligence, and finally to engaging directly with investors through the Investor Room and global venture capital networks. MoonshotNX pricing structure showing the three platform layers.
Pricing at a Glance
MoonshotNX provides founders with a structured venture capital preparation platform that progresses through three stages: Accelerator, Prepare, and Raise. Each layer adds additional infrastructure, investor documentation tools, and investor access designed to match the real process used by institutional venture capital investors when evaluating and funding startups.
All plans are billed upfront, payment plans available via Stripe. MoonshotNX platform feature comparison showing the three capital preparation layers available to founders. The Accelerate layer is free and provides venture capital education and ecosystem perks. The Prepare layer costs $2,388 per year and includes capital readiness diagnostics, investor data room infrastructure, and five professional investor diligence reports. The Raise layer costs $5,988 per year and adds investor introductions, Investor Room access, M1 Fund and partner venture capital access, and support from the MoonshotNX Investor Relations team. MoonshotNX charges no broker fees, No commissions, No capital raising fees. *Raise gives all startups access to our investor database of 70k+ global investors.
Already Investor Ready?
Startups that complete the MoonshotNX Readiness Assessment and receive an A-level score may apply for direct access to the MoonshotNX Investor Room, bypassing the full preparation journey and engaging investors immediately.
$499 per month — Application required. Readiness assessment approval required prior to access.
Founder Infrastructure Credits
MoonshotNX founders receive immediate access to startup infrastructure programmes across the global startup ecosystem. From day one, all memberships unlock over $250,000-$2M in real, deployable startup ecosystem benefits, reducing your operating costs while you focus on the raise.
MoonshotNX founders receive access to startup ecosystem infrastructure programs through global technology partners including AWS, Google Cloud for Startups, Microsoft for Startups Azure, and HubSpot. These ecosystem partnerships provide cloud infrastructure, marketing tools, and operational resources designed to support startups preparing to scale and raise venture capital.
AWS alone is $10k worth of credits!
Which Layer Is Right for You?
Every founder enters the capital journey at a different stage of readiness. MoonshotNX is designed to meet you where you are and to scale with you as your raise progresses. Use this guide to identify your starting point.
Not sure which plan to choose? Start here.
Which stage are you at in your fundraising journey?
Answer the question below to understand which MoonshotNX tier is designed for your stage.
| If this describes you... | Recommended Tier |
|---|---|
| I am learning how venture capital works and want to understand how startup fundraising actually happens. | Free Start Learning Venture Capital |
| I want to prepare my startup for investors and organise my fundraising strategy. | Prepare Prepare Your Startup for Investors |
| I am planning a funding round and want expert guidance on my pitch, strategy, and deal structure. | Raise Work With Experts to Prepare Your Funding Round |
| My company is already prepared for venture capital and I want investors to review my opportunity. | Investor Room Apply for Investor Room Access |
MoonshotNX provides founders with the preparation infrastructure, investor documentation systems, and investor access required to raise venture capital. The system is structured. The pathway is clear. The only question is where you begin.
Prepare Your Company for Institutional Capital.
Closing Your Funding Round
Venture Rating and SPV Execution
Companies that complete preparation with MoonshotNX and enter the Investor Room may progress to the final stage of the capital process: closing the funding round.
At this stage, companies that are selected for investment through the M1 Fund become eligible for a structured capital execution pathway supported by MoonshotNX.
To support this process, founders may receive a grant that covers the costs of the independent venture rating and SPV formation required to execute the investment round.
SPV Formation and Management
When investors participate in a financing round, MoonshotNX coordinates the formation and management of a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV).
The SPV enables multiple investors to participate in the round through a single structured investment entity while maintaining a clean cap table for the company.
MoonshotNX manages the formation, administration, and execution of the SPV throughout the investment process.
Typical SPV formation and management costs range between:
$8,000 – $12,000
For companies that have been advised by MoonshotNX, admitted to the Investor Room, and selected for investment through the M1 Fund, these costs are covered through the MoonshotNX capital grant programme.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MoonshotNX?
MoonshotNX is a venture capital preparation and investor access platform designed to help startups prepare for institutional investment and execute structured funding rounds.
The platform provides infrastructure across financial modelling, investor documentation, valuation analysis, governance preparation, and investor engagement systems used in venture capital fundraising.
MoonshotNX structures fundraising into a sequenced process aligned with how professional investors evaluate companies.
How does the MoonshotNX platform work?
MoonshotNX follows a three-stage structure aligned with the venture capital fundraising process.
Accelerate
Founders learn how venture capital works through structured frameworks and tools.
Prepare
Founders build investor-ready documentation, financial models, valuation logic, and governance structures.
Raise
Investor engagement begins, including introductions, investor relations coordination, and access to the Investor Room.
This structure ensures companies prepare before approaching investors.
What is included in the Prepare layer?
The Prepare layer provides the infrastructure required to build an investor-ready company.
Founders gain access to:
• capital readiness diagnostics
• investor targeting frameworks
• valuation modelling systems
• investor data room infrastructure
• governance preparation tools
Companies also receive structured analysis reports, including:
• Pitch Deck Diagnostic Report
• Data Room Readiness Report
• Financial Model Analysis
• Valuation Analysis Report
• Investment Memorandum
These outputs are used during venture capital due diligence.
What happens in the Raise layer?
The Raise layer activates investor engagement and fundraising execution support.
Companies gain access to:
• the MoonshotNX Investor Room
• warm introductions to global investors
• a dedicated Investor Access Desk
• investor relations coordination and fundraising strategy support
Companies also gain access to the MoonshotNX capital network, including the M1 Fund and partner venture capital funds.
Does MoonshotNX take equity or charge fundraising commissions?
No.
MoonshotNX does not take equity and does not charge commissions, broker fees, or success fees on capital raised.
Founders pay a platform fee for access to preparation infrastructure and investor engagement systems.
There are no fees linked to investment outcomes.
Is MoonshotNX a fundraising broker or placement agent?
No.
MoonshotNX operates as venture capital infrastructure.
The platform provides preparation systems and investor access mechanisms but does not act as a broker or intermediary charging transaction-based fees.
How do startups gain access to investors?
Investor access is activated in the Raise layer.
Once companies meet investor readiness standards, they can participate in the MoonshotNX Investor Room where investors review opportunities and engage directly with founders.
The Investor Access Desk also supports investor introductions and engagement during active fundraising.
What is the Investor Room?
The Investor Room is a curated environment where investor-ready startups engage with venture capital investors.
Companies that meet readiness thresholds can present to investors, participate in diligence processes, and progress toward structured funding rounds.
What is the MoonshotNX Investment Readiness Assessment?
The Investment Readiness Assessment evaluates whether a startup meets institutional investment standards.
It reviews:
• financial discipline
• governance structure
• valuation defensibility
• capital strategy
• investor documentation
Companies with strong scores may qualify for direct Investor Room access.
Are there additional ecosystem benefits for founders?
Yes.
Founders gain access to ecosystem benefits, including infrastructure credits and partner programs from major technology providers.
These may include cloud credits, development tools, and operational software used by early-stage startups.
Does MoonshotNX help with closing funding rounds?
MoonshotNX supports the execution of funding rounds through infrastructure and coordination.
This includes investor introductions, diligence coordination, and round preparation support.
In some cases, companies with strong readiness ratings may qualify for grant support covering SPV formation and legal execution costs required to close a funding round.
Client Perspectives
See below what founders and partners have shared about working with Moonshot.
Additional insights and commentary are published periodically on our LinkedIn channels.
Moonshot operates under strict confidentiality standards. We do not disclose client details, introductions, or private communications. We also request that founders refrain from contacting current or past clients directly. Our clients are actively building and raising capital, and their time is protected.