A CFO is a must for fund raising process. He or she can be in-house professional or a virtual CFO. Presence of a seasoned finance professional ensures fund raising success. If a senior professional is not on- board you can hire a fund raising consulting service.
A CFO or fund raising consulting firm will provide you with critical insights into financial health of your company. They will optimize funding strategies and prepare necessary documentation for debt, equity or IPO launch.
They also help you in attracting right investors.