Capital Strategy & Funding Advisory for Founders and Growing Businesses
I help companies secure the right type of funding — grants, equity, crowdfunding, and alternative capital — with a strategy-first approach, not guesswork.
300+ Clients · $20M+ Raised · Top 1% Expert-Vetted
I help founders and growing businesses make smart funding decisions across grants, equity, crowdfunding, and alternative capital.
Rather than pushing a single funding route, I focus on clarity, what type of capital fits your stage, what to pursue now, and what to avoid. Through Stelnet.io, I’ve advised 300+ companies and supported $20M+ in funding raised, helping teams move forward with confidence instead of guesswork.
Experience That Converts Into Better Funding Decisions
For founders, funding decisions shape everything that follows. My work focuses on helping teams choose the right capital at the right time, reducing risk, protecting ownership, and improving long-term outcomes.
300+
Companies advised
$20M
Funding Supported
Funding Clarity First.
Execution Where It Matters.
help founders and leadership teams navigate funding decisions with a clear, strategy-first approach — so capital supports growth instead of creating long-term constraints.
Funding Strategy
Define the right funding path based on stage, goals, and risk, before committing to any route.
Grants Advisory
Identify realistic grant opportunities and build a focused approach without wasting time on low-probability applications.
Equity & Investor Readiness
Prepare for equity funding with clear positioning, timing, and expectations; avoiding premature dilution.
Crowdfunding Guidance
Assess whether crowdfunding fits your business and design campaigns that support, rather than complicate, future growth.
Alternative Capital Options
Explore non-traditional funding structures that can extend runway or bridge growth without unnecessary equity loss.
Professional Tools for Serious Founders
Access the proprietary frameworks and databases we use to help our clients secure millions in non-dilutive capital.
Notabe Wins
Real Funding Outcomes Across Different Models
Over the years, my work through Stelnet.io has supported companies across different stages and funding models — from non-traditional digital raises to equity crowdfunding and consumer campaigns. Each engagement required a different strategy, timing, and risk profile, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
$3M+ Token Sale – Yumerium
Advised on the funding strategy and positioning for a blockchain-based token sale, supporting a raise of over $3 million through a structured and well-timed digital capital approach.
£538K Equity Crowdfunding – Gather Online
Supported an equity crowdfunding campaign that exceeded its original target, raising over £538,000 and validating investor demand while maintaining long-term growth considerations.
$305K Kickstarter Campaign – HandyCase
Guided the funding approach for a consumer tech product on Kickstarter, helping the campaign raise more than $305,000 — over three times its initial funding goal.
“Stella proved one more time her attention to detail and the understanding of my unique business case. The consult with her brought new insights and new possibilities to generate different streams of additional income.“
“Stella and I worked on numerous milestones. Each time she was most helpful, insightful, timely and thorough. I will definitely work with her again.“
“Stella consulted over months, patiently, excellent advice.“
Funding Insights
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When Investors Love Your Idea But Won’t Invest
You’ve finally landed that investor meeting you’ve been chasing for months. You present your idea, and it happens—they lean forward, they ask engaged questions, they nod enthusiastically. “This is brilliant,” they say. “We love this space.” Then comes the phrase that kills your momentum: “But we’d like to see more traction first.” The Catch-22 That’s…
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Why Your Profitable Business Still Can’t Get a Bank Loan
Despite strong revenue and profitability, thousands of successful businesses face bank loan rejections every year due to arbitrary lending criteria that favor collateral over cash flow. Your business is making money. Not a little. Not breaking even. Actually making money. You have customers. You have revenue. You have growth. You’re paying your bills, your team, your…
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Everyone Said They’d Buy It. So Why Isn’t Anyone Buying?
You’ve heard it a hundred times. “This is amazing! I would totally buy this.” “You need to launch this—seriously.” “Let me know when it’s available!” So you built it. You launched it. You poured your savings, your nights, your weekends into making it real. And then… crickets. Maybe a few pity purchases from family. A…
Ready to Talk Through Your Funding Options?
If you’re considering grants, equity, crowdfunding, or alternative capital — or unsure which path makes sense — let’s start with a focused conversation.
You’ll be speaking directly with a Top 1% Expert-Vetted funding advisor, not a platform or junior consultant.