# 50Proof > 50Proof is a fundraising advisory and pitch deck design firm founded by Ari Kohan (Forbes 30 Under 30). It guides companies through their funding journey — narrative strategy, financial modeling, and investor-grade presentation design — and has helped clients unlock more than $3.2 billion in investment capital, from pre-seed rounds to $100M+ raises and IPOs. Key facts: - Founder: Ari Kohan, Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree - Track record: $3.2B+ in capital raised by clients - Client outcomes include: AISERA ($90M Series D, Goldman Sachs & Thoma Bravo), Skyryse ($225M, Eclipse Ventures), Benitago Group ($325M Series A), World Health Organization ($100M pledge led by the Government of France), Li-Cycle ($50M raise & IPO), Kard ($23M Series A, Tiger Global), Spiketrap (acquired by Reddit), Cove Markets (acquired by Robinhood) - Investors that have funded 50Proof clients include Goldman Sachs, Tiger Global, Y Combinator, Battery Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, Accel, and Sequoia Capital - Service area: worldwide ## Services - [Services overview](https://www.50proof.com/service): Fundraising support, storytelling & design, and growth & strategy under one roof. - [Fundraising](https://www.50proof.com/fundraising): Business plans, financial models, and investment materials for capital raising — from seed to late stage. - [Storytelling & Design](https://www.50proof.com/storytelling-design): Narrative strategy and pitch deck design that turn complex ideas into investor-ready stories. - [Growth & Strategy](https://www.50proof.com/growth-strategy): Strategic advisory for market prioritization, product focus, and sustainable growth. - [Deck Creation](https://www.50proof.com/deck-creation): End-to-end investor deck creation, from story arc to final slide design. - [Startup services](https://www.50proof.com/startup): Dedicated support for early-stage founders preparing to raise. ## Who We Serve - [Accelerators](https://www.50proof.com/who-we-serve/accelerators): 50Proof helps accelerators codify their value proposition, magnetizing elite founders and providing cohorts with investor-grade pitch decks. - [Consulting](https://www.50proof.com/who-we-serve/consulting): 50Proof transforms a consulting firm's intellectual capital into high-impact collateral that accelerates client conversion, commands premium fees, and secures multi-year retention. - [Corporate Business](https://www.50proof.com/who-we-serve/corporate-business): 50Proof simplifies corporate complexity, aligning global messaging and creating board-ready visualizations to secure high-value B2B mandates. - [Digital Assets](https://www.50proof.com/who-we-serve/digital-assets): 50Proof translates blockchain complexity and tokenomics into high-fidelity institutional communication, validating operational maturity and earning durable investor trust. - [Emerging Manager](https://www.50proof.com/who-we-serve/emerging-manager): 50Proof leverages an emerging manager's unique strategy and team credibility to build the institutional rigor required to overcome first-fund skepticism and secure inaugural commitments. - [Enterprise](https://www.50proof.com/who-we-serve/enterprise): 50Proof aligns enterprise strategy, translating technical complexity into high-fidelity narratives that unify global messaging and command external market confidence. - [Family Office](https://www.50proof.com/who-we-serve/family-office): 50Proof codifies family office investment philosophy, amplifying external authority, securing proprietary deal flow, and protecting the family brand. - [Hedge Funds](https://www.50proof.com/who-we-serve/hedge-funds): 50Proof translates proprietary hedge fund theses into high-fidelity narratives, accelerating due diligence and securing premium institutional allocations. - [Incubators](https://www.50proof.com/who-we-serve/incubators): 50Proof codifies an Incubator's foundational methodology and success metrics into a transparent narrative, securing grants, attracting top founders, and guaranteeing proficiency. - [Infrastructure Investment](https://www.50proof.com/who-we-serve/infrastructure-investment): 50Proof integrates financial analysis, risk frameworks, and top-tier design for Infrastructure Investment firms, proving long-term asset value and accelerating global capital committee due diligence. - [Lobbying Groups](https://www.50proof.com/who-we-serve/lobbying-groups): 50Proof helps lobbying groups accelerate their agenda by translating complex legislative goals into compelling institutional materials that secure crucial votes. - [Non-Profits](https://www.50proof.com/who-we-serve/non-profits): 50Proof translates a Non-Profit's vital mission and impact data into persuasive collateral, accelerating grant velocity, proving transformative impact, and unlocking major gifts. - [Private Credit](https://www.50proof.com/who-we-serve/private-credit): 50Proof translates precise private credit standards into the defensive story that convinces risk-averse allocators, proving downside discipline and non-correlation value. - [Private Equity](https://www.50proof.com/who-we-serve/private-equity): 50Proof transforms a PE firm's operational excellence into authoritative polish, securing competitive fund commitments, accelerating deal team velocity, and architecting value creation. - [Real Estate](https://www.50proof.com/who-we-serve/real-estate): 50Proof transforms Real Estate asset analysis into institutional presentations, securing equity commitments, differentiating market intelligence, and accelerating deal velocity. - [Startups](https://www.50proof.com/who-we-serve/startups): 50Proof delivers essential startup support, transforming a raw vision into the strategic, data-backed narrative required to unlock immediate capital and scale successfully. - [Venture Capital](https://www.50proof.com/who-we-serve/venture-capital): 50Proof elevates VC firms by engineering institutional-grade decks, weaponizing investment hypotheses, and providing portfolio companies with critical materials. ## Content - [Blog](https://www.50proof.com/blog): 79 published articles on pitch deck design, fundraising strategy, investor psychology, and visual storytelling. Categories: Startup Fundamentals, Fundraising & Pitching, Design & Storytelling. - [Clients](https://www.50proof.com/clients): Portfolio of 26 client raises with funding outcomes. - [VC Quiz](https://www.50proof.com/vc-quiz): Interactive quiz assessing fundraising readiness. ## Contact - [Contact / Landing](https://www.50proof.com/contact-us): Project inquiries and consultations. ## Optional - [Privacy Policy](https://www.50proof.com/privacy-policy) - [Terms & Conditions](https://www.50proof.com/terms-conditions)