Thomas Smith

Thomas Smith

Consumer Brands & Technology Specialist

I specialize in

Fundraising 101
VC & Angel Advice
Founder Advice

About me

Experience from across the Table ✅ Startup Founder & Builder (AdminaHealth) ✅ VC-Backed Operator (COO) (Curioscope) ✅ Investment Banker (Guggenheim) ✅ Commercial Banker (Silicon Valley Bank / HSBC Innovation Banking) ✅ Venture Debt Lender (Silicon Valley Bank / HSBC Innovation Banking) ✅ Working Capital Financier (Silicon Valley Bank / HSBC Innovation Banking) ✅ VC Investor (Ascension VC / Boxfund VC) ✅ VC Builder ((Ascension VC / Boxfund VC)) ✅ Family Office & Angel Syndicate Advisor (Present). I've reviewed thousands of pitch decks, written and evaluated hundreds of VC investment memos, made multiple equity and/or debt commitments, and successfully raised multiple millions of investment for my own startup. I believe the best businesses aren’t just profitable, they’re purposeful. A strong culture, clear mission, and meaningful impact are essential for long-term success. They future-proof a business against shifting consumer trends, regulation, and capital preferences (the great wealth transfer). I hope to work with founders solving real problems, who genuinely care about their customers and communities. It’s the right thing to do and it absolutely makes great business sense. I help founders build mission-led consumer brands and secure the capital — both operationally and financially. How I Can Help (via Hubble) ✅ Fundraising Strategy & Pitch Deck Support ✅ Consumer Brand Growth & Positioning ✅ Early-Stage VC Insight & Navigation ✅ Impact-Driven Investment Alignment ✅ Venture Debt & Alternative Capital Expertise ✅ Scaling from Seed to Series A If you're building a brand with ambition and impact, i'd like to meet you. Always lead with empathy and curiosity.

You'll get advice on

  • Raising Venture Capital
  • Scaling from Seed to Series A
  • Venture Debt & Working Capital Specialist
  • Investment Pitch & Deck Coach

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