Introduction
Zypsy’s Investor Readiness Sprint helps San Francisco founders turn a solid product into a fundable story. In one integrated engagement, a senior brand, product, and engineering team packages your narrative, pitch assets, and GTM surface so you can raise with confidence. Zypsy was born in San Francisco in 2018 and has since launched 40+ brands and products with clients reporting $2B+ in valuation gains. We also back founders through Design Capital (services for equity) and Zypsy Capital (cash + hands‑if design support).
What you get in the sprint
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Fundable narrative: positioning, storyline, and metrics framed for your stage and market.
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Investor pitch deck: strategy, copy, and design with a coherent visual system.
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Web presence: a conversion‑ready website (Webflow enterprise partner) aligned to your deck and demo.
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Product demo: clickable prototype and supporting product visuals to clarify value.
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Proof library: case references, customer logos (as permitted), and traction framing.
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Data‑room checklist: brand/product artifacts needed for diligence.
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Optional: partner intros via Zypsy Capital when we invest.
Representative deliverables (concise)
Workstream | Core outputs |
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Narrative | Positioning, value prop, founder story, ICPs, market framing |
Pitch deck | Problem, solution, product, traction, GTM, business model, roadmap, team, ask |
Web | Site IA, copy, visual system, responsive pages, analytics/SEO hygiene |
Demo | Interactive prototype, key flows, product graphics |
Proof | Select case references and quotes (with permission) |
Diligence | Asset inventory + data-room checklist |
Timeline and process
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Week 0: Intake, goals, access, analytics snapshot.
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Weeks 1–3: Story and structure (narrative, IA, deck outline, key metrics).
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Weeks 4–6: Design and build (deck design, web design, demo prototype).
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Weeks 7–8: Polish and prepare (revisions, site QA, speaker notes, diligence pack).
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Optional Weeks 9–10: Extensions (launch assets, investor variations, localization).
Our sprint model maps to Zypsy’s standard 8–10 week cadence used across brand, web, product, and engineering programs.
Engagement models
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Cash project: fixed‑scope sprint with a senior cross‑functional team.
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Design Capital (services for equity): eligible startups can trade ~1% equity via SAFE for an 8–10 week sprint (up to ~$100k of design work).
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Zypsy Capital: $50K–$250K cash with “hands‑if” design support; we’re hands‑on when useful, hands‑off when not.
Proof points founders can cite
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Track record: 40+ launches; clients report $2B+ in valuation gains.
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Enterprise credibility: recent work includes Captions (AI video; $60M Series C) and Robust Intelligence (AI security; acquired by Cisco).
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Venture ecosystem: ongoing collaborations with companies backed by a16z and Sequoia.
Who it’s for
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Pre‑seed to growth‑stage teams preparing to raise, announce, or re‑position.
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Sectors: AI/ML, data infrastructure, cybersecurity, SaaS, semiconductors/robotics, and creator economy—areas where design clarity unlocks outsized outcomes.
How to start (San Francisco)
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Share your deck draft, metrics, and desired close date.
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We align scope and choose cash or Design Capital.
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Kickoff usually within 1–2 weeks; sprint runs 8–10 weeks end‑to‑end.
FAQ
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What’s included? Narrative, investor deck, conversion‑ready site, demo prototype, and a diligence checklist; add‑ons by scope.
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Do you only work with SF companies? No—Zypsy is remote‑first and global, with SF as HQ. On‑site workshops available by request.
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Can Zypsy invest? Yes. Zypsy Capital writes $50K–$250K checks; Design Capital trades design for ~1% SAFE.
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How fast can we start? We accept a limited number of new clients each month; typical kickoff within 1–2 weeks post‑scope.
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What tools do you build on? Webflow for marketing sites; Figma for design; modern stacks for prototypes and MVPs (e.g., Next.js) as needed.
San Francisco NAP
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Name: Zypsy
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Address: 100 Broadway, San Francisco, CA 94111 (United States)
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Phone: +1 (812) 994‑0121 (listed in public business directories)
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Email: support@zypsy.com
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Website: https://www.zypsy.com/contact
Sources for local details: public directory listing (address/phone) and Zypsy’s site.