Ready to boldly venture, where no venture has ventured before?

We provide the FlightPlan™, seasoned navigators, and the runway to help your venture build momentum and take flight.

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Why You Need Tailwind

Competition for capital is fierce.

Thousands of pitch decks are created each year, all asking investors for money. Less than 1% of companies who pitch will get funding from VCs and PEs.

Your company needs to be exceptional to be worthy of investors' time and money. FlightPlan™ offers a proven method to strengthen your business and secure capital.

Tailwind guides early- and growth-stage ventures to become diligently prepared so your vision can become reality.

Our Process

Your journey starts here

Check6™ offers a thorough assessment designed to provide an investor’s viewpoint on your venture. This tool is crafted to uncover critical vulnerabilities that could obstruct your growth and limit your access to capital. By enhancing your situational awareness, Check6™ helps you pinpoint your blind spots and challenges. Armed with detailed data and actionable insights, you'll be well-prepared to navigate your path forward, address potential issues, and enhance your venture’s attractiveness to investors.

Check6™ at a Glance

Learn how investors view your business
Transformative evaluation that identifies the most significant risks that represent barriers to capital 
Receive a comprehensive report with the feedback you wish investors would provide 
Comparative research and market data to illuminate next steps and risk mitigation
Discover if you are on the right path for the full FlightPlan due diligence process

FlightPlan™ is the gold standard for diligent preparedness. Growth-stage companies go through a proprietary in-depth process to reinforce the foundations and ensure the business has the requisite discipline and competencies to earn investor trust. Tried and tested and investor-approved, our process includes guidance to help mitigate risks and resources to build a stronger business — to ensure you speak the language of investors.

FlightPlan™ at a Glance

Dedicated Tailwind Associate takes company through our proprietary process
Address recommendations identified in Check6
Strengthen the fundamentals and financials
Mitigate risks and vulnerabilities
Build a dynamic, evidence-based narrative that demonstrates your ability to create impact and value

Consulting & Advisory support following Check6™ or FlightPlan™ provides expert guidance and access to Tailwind’s investor network.

Early-stage companies supercharge their founder-led raise with behind-the-scenes expert support.

Later-stage companies maximize the potential for success with a Tailwind-facilitated raise or exit transaction.

Tailwind has raised over $400 million for clients since 2022.

Consulting + Advisory at a Glance

Consulting service offers ongoing support for clients who have completed Check6™
Advisory service is designed for companies who have completed FlightPlan™ and demonstrate exceptional potential and value alignment
Support through every step of fundraising, all the way to close
Expert guidance through diligence and term sheet negotiation
Access to data, research, and additional support
Profile on Tailwind's Featured Ventures to boost visibility
Compliance with Canada and USA securities regulations. Tailwind is an Exempt Market Dealer (EMD)

ARE YOU A FIT?

Who we work with.

Tailwind works with early- and growth-stage ventures that are ready to scale. You may be a graduate of an accelerator program or an established venture that’s been in business for years. You might be a tech player, a retail brand, or in the energy transition space; the common thread — your business needs investment to reach its full potential.

Featured Ventures

OUR CLIENTS

Curious, motivated — with a long-term vision.

Save time & money

With our unique approach that combines the efficiencies of a digital platform and the depth of knowledge and hands-on support from our experts.

Speak ‘Investor’

With our proprietary curriculum that was built by subject matter specialists who understand what investors want.

Differentiate & articulate

Your company’s value, versus the thousands of others just asking for money.

Put your best foot forward

As Tailwind diligently prepares your company for the scrutiny that investors demand.

Stay top of mind

With Tailwind's platform for continuous, transparent disclosure for current and potential investors, because raising capital is never done until the vision is realized.

Raise substantial capital

We’re securities compliant with an excellent track record, so we’re able to raise substantial capital on behalf of our clients — making us the perfect partner.

Get connected

It’s both what you know and who you know. We know what investors want, and we know a lot of investors.

Aviator Network

Let our proven business navigators take you for a ride in the jump seat.

Our Aviator Program enables experienced entrepreneurs, business executives, VCs and Angel Investors to provide their expertise for the next generation of founders in our PaperPlane Projects stream. Aviators join the program to share their experiences and knowledge with founders and ventures that match their expertise and interests.

Meet our Aviators

Kevin Lo
COO
Lodgelink

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Are you a venture looking for funding?

If so, we invite you to get in touch, no costs, no obligations. A member of our team will set up a quick intro call to talk about how we can help you grow.

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