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Fractional investor relations
for Series A+ companies

Freeing up CEO bandwidth by transforming board communications into a growth lever. I take over systematic investor updates, backed by 8 years of operational leadership in venture capital.

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Polina Sapina
Background

Shareholder engagement as a lever for next round


Over 8 years in VC, I’ve worked with dozens of portfolio companies and noticed a consistent pattern: startups that maintain systematic communication with their shareholders close follow-on rounds significantly faster.

Most founders treat investor updates as a mere formality, rushing them at the last minute and missing the true potential of the tool. Yet, well-structured communication is what unlocks an investor’s network—for hiring, partnerships, and future fundraising.

I know exactly which metrics matter at every stage, how to navigate complex situations, and how to effectively activate investor resources when it counts.

Results

Real outcomes,
real companies

Series B
AI Agents

Managed end-to-end quarterly reporting for the board of a leading marketplace AI platform. This transition allowed the CEO to offload 20+ hours of manual work per quarter, shifting their bandwidth from report generation to product vision and core operations without losing alignment with shareholders.

→ CEO time on IR: from 12 to 3 hours/month
Series A
FinTech

The company lacked regular shareholder communication, so I implemented a systematic monthly update framework focusing on KPIs, risk management, and strategic 'asks.' Within two quarters, this transparency activated the investors’ network, resulting in the successful hiring of a CFO and securing a strategic corporate partnership through a Board member’s direct referral.

→ A scalable, high-performance system in place of chaos
Pre-Series A
Marketplace

Built the investor update architecture from scratch and established a consistent communication rhythm. The result: a successful bridge round closed within 4 months. This new level of transparency secured 100% participation from existing investors and attracted two new funds through internal referrals.

→ Bridge round closed with 100% existing + 2 new investors
Industry Data
$5K Angel investor
made intro
×3 New investors
brought funds
$700K = 43% of round

Even a $5,000 check can unlock $700,000 — if you keep investors in the loop.

Freshpaint's seed round (public data): founders launched weekly updates in late April. Their shareholder mobilized and started making intros. One shareholder with a $5K ticket triggered a chain that closed $700,000 — 43% of the entire round.

Source: Freshpaint, Anatomy of a Seed Round →
Freshpaint seed round investor network map
Services

How I work

Most Popular

IR Retainer

Monthly or quarterly investor updates. Board meeting prep. Communication coordination. For Series A+ companies with an investor pool.

  • Data collection from team
  • Structured investor updates
  • Meeting materials
  • Communication strategy
$350/month or $3,500/year
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Fundraising
Consultation

One-time 1.5-hour session. We analyze your situation, capital strategy, and investor positioning.

Best if you're preparing for a round and want a VC insider's perspective.

$200/session
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Fundraising
Support

Full support through the fundraising process: from strategy and materials to managing investor engagement.

Format and terms discussed individually based on stage and specifics.

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Who it's for

Is this the right fit?

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This is for you if

You'll get the most value from working together if your company matches this profile:

  • Series A+ stage Your company has raised a Series A or later round and has established product-market fit
  • 5+ investors in cap table You have a meaningful pool of investors who can provide value beyond capital
  • Value communication, lack capacity You understand that regular, structured updates drive follow-on investment — but you don't have the time or team to execute consistently
  • Want to unlock investor networks You're looking to leverage your investors for intros, hiring, partnerships, and strategic advice — not just their money
  • Preparing for the next round You want existing investors actively recommending you to other funds when the time comes
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Not the right fit if

No hard feelings — it's probably not ideal if:

  • Pre-seed or seed stage At this stage your investor base is small and communication needs are different
  • Only 1–2 investors With a small cap table, direct CEO communication is usually sufficient
  • Need full-time in-house IR If your scale requires a dedicated employee, I can help you hire and set up processes instead

Not sure where you fall? Book a free 15-min call and we'll figure it out together.

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your situation

Write me on Telegram or WhatsApp. Tell me about your company and what you'd like to improve in investor communication. I respond fast.

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