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Raised After Joining Thunder

$200M+

In Transaction Volume

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Do You Fit the Thunder Profile?

We partner with ambitious tech founders who are serious about scaling or exiting on strong terms.

If this sounds like you, let’s talk:

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    $1M+ in revenue
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    B2B/B2C Tech Company
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    At least 6 months of runway
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    Seeking $5M-$50M raise or exit in the next 6-18 months
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    Based in US, Canada, UK, or EU

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More on What We Do at Thunder

Here's a high-level overview of our premium services:
Capital Strategy Assessment
Capital Strategy Assessment
We create a bespoke report that identifies what capital options exist, who is likely to provide it, and how to get it.
Fundraising Narrative Strategy
Fundraising Narrative Strategy
We create a compelling narrative to attract the right capital partners for you.
Investor List Compilation
Investor List Compilation
We precisely match you with active, interested investors.
Investor Outreach & Management
Investor Outreach & Management
We set you up in the right room with the right people at the right time.
Term Sheet Negotiation
Term Sheet Negotiation
We coach you through the negotiations and step in when we need to.
Deal Advisory
Deal Advisory & Introductions
We offer expert guidance for informed decisions and valuable opportunities.
Exit Strategy Planning
Exit Strategy Planning
Our team guides you through the exit, ensuring a smooth transition that maximizes value for you.

A New Form of Investment Banking for Founders, By Founders

We help you figure out what path is most suitable to take your company to the next major milestone.

Team Thunder

Jason Kirby

Jason Kirby

Jason Kirby is a serial founder with 4 exits in the bag. He lends his expertise to guiding startups through acquisitions and capital raises where has been involved in $145M in transactions.

Jason Kirby

Managing Partner
Oliver Low

Oliver Low

Oliver is a Partner at Thunder. He is an experienced founder who has built and sold startups, initiated roll-ups, an IPO, and been part of a holding company.

Oliver Low

Partner
Matt Sisco

Matt Sisco

Matt is a full-stack Data Scientist responsible for the Thunder platform development. Matt studied at Princeton and Columbia earning his PhD and specializes in advance statistics, machine learning, and large language models.

Matt Sisco

Data Scientist Advisor
Ritu Khanna

Ritu Khanna

Ritu brings 20 years of experience spanning JPM, Goldman, and Brookfield to power Thunder's investor relations.

Ritu Khanna

Director
Deep Gada

Deep Gada

With over 9 years expertise in financial and valuation advisory, private equity, investment banking, and M&A Advisory, Deep's experience makes him a great financial advisor to the Thunder community.

Deep Gada

Vice President
Manoj Kumar

Manoj Kumar

Manoj is a seasoned investment banking professional with 14 years of experience in deal support, competitive intelligence, relative valuation, industry/sector research, whitespace analysis, and end-to-end project management.

 

Manoj Kumar

Vice President
Ruth Nyakio

Ruth Nyakio

Ruth brings 5+ years of experience in venture capital to drive operational efficiency and strategic growth at Thunder.

Ruth Nyakio

Operations Manager
Jason Lai

Jason Lai

Jason brings his skills from strategy consulting, content creation, and being a founder/operator to fuel Thunder's growth.

Jason Lai

Head of Growth
Payal Talwar

Payal Talwar

Payal is a financial analyst with 3 years in valuations and industry research. She is Thunder's resident expert on financial modeling.

Payal Talwar

Associate
Mimi Mundia

Mimi Mundia

Mimi is a marketing strategist with 8 years in the field who brings her passion for storytelling and VC to grow the Thunder community.

Mimi Mundia

Marketing Manager

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How is Thunder different from other investment banks?

We're exited founders helping founders, which means we've been in your shoes and understand the founder journey. We use technology and our network to work faster and more efficiently, maintain a founder-first approach focused on maximizing your outcomes, and combine entrepreneurial experience with investment banking expertise to move quickly on what matters most to founders.

Who is Thunder's ideal client?

We partner with ambitious tech founders in the US, Canada, UK, and EU who are serious about scaling or exiting on strong terms. Our ideal clients typically have $1M+ in annual revenue, run B2B or B2C tech companies, have at least 6 months of runway, and are looking to transact within the next 6-18 months.

What types of service does Thunder offer?

We provide comprehensive investment banking services including capital raises (debt and equity fundraising), M&A advisory for strategic exits and acquisitions, strategic roll-ups for inorganic growth, capital strategy assessments to evaluate your options and develop a clear path forward, and secondary transactions for partial liquidity solutions.

Why should I use Thunder?

Many founders try to handle fundraising or M&A on their own, but this often leads to suboptimal outcomes, longer timelines, and significant opportunity costs. As exited founders ourselves, we understand the complexities you're facing and can help you navigate them more effectively. We bring deep market knowledge, established investor relationships, negotiation expertise, and the ability to position your company strategically to maximize value while you focus on running your business.

Do you work with pre-revenue or early-stage companies?

While our core investment banking services are designed for companies with established revenue, we're committed to supporting founders at every stage of their journey. For earlier-stage companies, we offer comprehensive free training materials, educational resources, and specialized packages that can help you build toward that next milestone. We believe in providing value first and building long-term relationships as you grow your business.

How do I get started?

Simply click "Get Started" on this page to complete a short questionnaire. Based on your responses, we'll direct you to the most relevant next step, whether that's booking a strategic diagnostic call for qualified prospects, accessing courses and coaching for earlier-stage companies, or connecting you with appropriate resources for your specific needs.

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