Built from Real Startup Experience

We started niseranreara in 2019 after watching too many brilliant Australian startups struggle with fundraising. Not because their ideas weren't good enough, but because they didn't know how to present them properly to investors.

Zaira Thornfield, Founder of niseranreara

Zaira Thornfield

Founder & Strategic Partner

After my own startup failed to secure Series A funding in 2018 — despite strong traction — I realized the problem wasn't our product. We simply didn't understand how investors think. I spent the next year interviewing over 40 VCs and angel investors across Australia to figure out what actually matters in fundraising.

That research became the foundation for niseranreara's approach. We don't just help with pitch decks. We teach startups to think like investors and present their opportunity in ways that make sense to people writing the checks.

What Drives Our Work

Honest Feedback

We tell you what investors will actually think, not what you want to hear. Better to fix problems now than face them in a pitch room.

Practical Focus

Every strategy we suggest has been tested with real startups and real investor meetings. No theoretical frameworks — just what works.

Long-term View

Fundraising isn't just about this round. We help you build relationships and positioning that supports multiple funding cycles as you grow.

How We Actually Help

Strategic planning session with startup founders

Story Development That Connects

Most startups lead with features and metrics. Investors want to understand the problem you're solving and why it matters. We help you craft a narrative that shows the opportunity clearly, backed by data that supports your vision rather than overwhelming it.

Financial modeling and investor preparation

Financial Models That Make Sense

Your projections need to be ambitious but believable. We work with you to build financial models that show growth potential while demonstrating you understand the real challenges of scaling. Investors can spot unrealistic hockey stick projections immediately.

Team working on investor presentations

Investor Relationship Strategy

Fundraising starts months before you need the money. We help you identify the right investors for your stage and industry, then build relationships through meaningful updates and strategic conversations. When you're ready to raise, they already know your story.

Presentation practice and pitch refinement

Pitch Practice With Real Feedback

We simulate actual investor meetings, including the tough questions you'll face about competition, scalability, and team capability. Our practice sessions help you stay confident and focused when presenting to investors who can change your company's future.

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Every successful fundraise starts with understanding where you are and where you need to go. Let's have that conversation.

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