Investor Matchmaking. Without the AI Slop
Rupert builds a tailor-made investor universe around your company and your raise — researched and selected with human judgment to find the investors who actually make sense.
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About
Built by someone who has raised, advised and operated.
Dori Fussmann is an entrepreneur, finance executive and former investment banker who has spent his career on both sides of the fundraising table. He founded and led The Vets, previously worked in investment banking at Citi, Morgan Stanley and Ion Pacific, and today serves as CFO of BlueMark.
He also mentors early-stage founders through Cornell Tech's Runway Startups Program and Yale's Tsai CITY. Rupert was built to bring the discipline of institutional dealmaking to founder-led fundraising without the opacity, commissions or middleman dynamic.
How it works
You stay in control.
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Step 1
Discovery & Strategy
Map the raise and build a precise investor universe before a single message is written.
Understand the Raise
Your company, story, round, traction, and what makes you fundable.
Build the Investor Universe
A tailor-made list based on stage, sector, geography, check size, and genuine fit.
Develop the Strategy
Define the positioning, investor segments, messaging, and campaign approach.
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Step 2
Campaign Launch
Write the outreach, get your approval, then run the campaign with disciplined follow-up.
Craft the Outreach
Custom messaging written for your company and tailored to each investor audience.
Review & Approve
You review the strategy, targets, and messaging. Nothing goes out without your approval.
Launch & Follow Up
Rupert runs the campaign and manages the follow-up with consistency and discipline.
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Step 3
Meetings & Momentum
Turn replies into the right conversations and keep the process moving through the raise.
Qualify the Interest
Identify the investors showing real interest and prioritize the conversations that matter.
Prepare for Meetings
Sharpen the story, anticipate questions, and prepare for each investor conversation.
Manage the Process
Keep conversations moving, manage follow-ups, and maintain momentum through the raise.
Our Database & Experience
The research and track record behind every campaign.
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Over $250m
Raised
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Over 50
Clients Engaged
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Over 10,000
Funds To Match With
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rupert a fundraising agency?
Rupert is an expert-managed investor outreach service. Rupert researches investors, develops outreach and manages the campaign process, while the founder retains direct ownership of every investor relationship.
Does Rupert take a percentage of the raise?
No. Rupert does not take a percentage of capital raised.
Does Rupert guarantee funding or investor meetings?
No. No credible fundraising service can guarantee that an investor will engage or invest. Rupert's job is to improve the quality and execution of the outreach process.
Who is Rupert best suited for?
Primarily founders of venture-scale companies preparing for or actively raising Pre-Seed through Series A rounds.
Do I approve outreach before it is sent?
Yes. Messaging and campaign direction are reviewed with you before outreach begins.
Who receives investor replies?
You do. Investor relationships remain yours.