Venture Advisory

Capital is table stakes. Operational depth is the differentiator.

Venture-as-a-Service embeds senior operational capability across finance, strategy, go-to-market, talent, and capital markets preparation from the day we invest.

5
Service Lines
3
Engagement Tiers
Day 1
VaaS Embedded
12mo
Capital Markets Prep
Melbourne business district

The Operating Partnership Model

Venture-as-a-Service works because the best founders are operators first. They understand unit economics, they build tight management teams, and they compete on execution. VaaS embeds that operational excellence into your business from day one.

Our model inverts the traditional relationship. Rather than occasional board meetings, we're embedded in your business. Rather than prescriptive advice, we work alongside your team on real decisions. Rather than one-size-fits-all support, we scale our involvement with your needs.

VaaS clients become deal flow. Deal flow becomes portfolio. Portfolio validates our model. It's a flywheel that benefits everyone—investors get better outcomes, founders get better partners, and we discover the next exceptional businesses earlier.

Operating partnership model
30%
Of pipeline sourced through VaaS network

Five Core Service Lines

01
CFO-as-a-Service
Monthly management accounts, cap table modelling, unit economics dashboards, investor reporting, and R&D tax claims. Financial clarity drives better decisions.
02
Strategy & GTM
Market sizing, pricing strategy, distribution partnerships, geographic expansion, and competitive intelligence. Growth strategy grounded in reality, not optimism.
03
Operations & Infrastructure
Systems architecture, process optimization, product roadmap prioritisation, and technology audits. Operational decisions that compound competitive advantage and improve margins.
04
Talent & Compensation
Senior hire search, compensation benchmarking, equity plan design, and executive coaching. Talent is your competitive edge.
05
Capital Markets Preparation
Series B data room assembly, investor targeting, investment memorandum and roadshow materials, due diligence coordination—12 months in advance.

Engagement Tiers

TIER 1
Core Services
A$3,500
per month
CFO-as-a-Service
Strategy & GTM
Monthly check-ins
Quarterly board support
Network access
PROJECT
Fixed-Fee Projects
Custom
pricing
Discrete project work
Data room assembly
Operational audits
Executive search
Market research
Equity plan design
Get Started

Operational support that scales with your ambition.

Whether you are a Cavari portfolio company or an independent founder looking for hands-on operational depth, our Venture Advisory practice is designed to meet you where you are.

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Engagement Options
Portfolio Companies
Full VaaS included in fund terms
Core Advisory
CFO + Strategy from A$3,500/month
Full Advisory
Complete operational support from A$8,500/month
Project-Based
Cap raises, M&A readiness, exit planning