UCK SERVICES
FUNDRAISING / CAPITAL ADVISORY
UCK’s team brings together extensive experience in fundraising, industry operations, and multidisciplinary professional advisory. We provide integrated fundraising and capital advisory services tailored to startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
We understand that fundraising goes far beyond simply securing equity investment. It involves enhancing enterprise value, identifying the right investors, structuring transactions appropriately, and aligning capital strategy with the company’s long-term objectives.
UCK supports clients throughout each stage of the fundraising process, helping management teams evaluate strategic alternatives, make informed decisions, and pursue the most favorable outcomes for the business and its stakeholders.
Our Services
- Valuation & Business Plan Advisory
Conduct preliminary valuation analyses and assist in preparing and reviewing business plans, providing professional feedback and recommendations to strengthen the company’s investment proposition.
- Pre-Fundraising Planning & Strategy
Assist in planning the early stages of fundraising transactions and developing initial investor engagement strategies, including preliminary advice on valuation expectations and transaction structures.
- Investment Teaser & Investor Presentation Support
Develop a preliminary investment teaser framework for potential investors, participate in investor meetings and discussions, and provide support on key transaction-related matters.
- Private Capital Raising & Negotiation Support
Support private fundraising activities and negotiations with angel investors, venture capital firms, private equity funds, Taiwan’s National Development Fund, and other potential capital providers.
- Transaction Documentation Coordination
Depending on the stage and requirements of each engagement, work closely with our partner law firms to review key transaction documents, including Letters of Intent (LOIs), Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), Share Purchase Agreements (SPAs), and other relevant agreements.
Our Process
Initial Engagement Approx. 3–4 Weeks
- Step 1 | Initial Consultation
Conduct an initial consultation to understand the company’s current situation, fundraising objectives, and specific needs, and discuss the proposed scope of engagement.
- Step 2 | Engagement Confirmation
Confirm the scope of services and engagement terms, followed by the execution of an advisory service agreement.
Preparation Approx. 6–8 Weeks
- Step 3 | Information Collection
The company provides relevant information and supporting materials based on the agreed information request list.
- Step 4 | Fundraising Materials & Presentation Framework
UCK reviews, consolidates, and refines the information provided, and develops the overall structure and strategic direction for the fundraising presentation.
Fundraising Strategy Approx. 4–6 Weeks**
- Step 5 | Potential Investor Mapping & Introductions
Identify and discuss potential investors and facilitate connections with relevant investment networks and resources.
- Step 6 | Fundraising Strategy & Execution Planning
Develop the fundraising strategy, transaction approach, and related action plan based on the company’s objectives and market conditions.
Advisory & Transaction Support Approx. 6–8 Weeks
- Step 7 | Term Negotiation Support
Provide advisory support in evaluating, discussing, and negotiating key investment terms with potential investors.
- Step 8 | Due Diligence Support
Assist with the preparation of due diligence materials and support the company in responding to investor inquiries throughout the due diligence process.
IPO READINESS / CFO ADVISORY
In the early stages of a company’s development, management teams typically focus heavily on business development and market expansion. As a result, areas such as accounting practices, financial systems, operational processes, investment structures, and employee stock option plans may not yet be fully established or properly structured.
As the business grows and operations become more complex, companies often need to invest significantly more time and resources to address these issues retrospectively.
For many growing companies, becoming a public company and pursuing an IPO is an important milestone in their long-term development. However, the journey toward the capital markets requires extensive preparation across finance, accounting, internal controls, corporate governance, and organizational readiness. Reducing the time spent navigating unfamiliar requirements, minimizing unnecessary preparation costs, and ensuring a smoother transition into the capital markets remain key challenges for many companies.
UCK Consulting provides practical and cost-effective CFO advisory services led by experienced finance executives with extensive industry and capital markets expertise. We work alongside management teams to establish the financial and operational foundations required for sustainable growth and provide comprehensive guidance in preparation for entering the capital markets.
Our goal is to help companies prepare early, identify potential gaps, and build the appropriate financial, operational, and governance infrastructure before formally commencing the IPO process.
*This service combines scheduled on-site and remote CFO advisory support. Acting as a financial mentor, UCK works closely with the company’s internal finance and management teams, providing guidance and helping them build the capabilities to execute key initiatives internally.
Our Services
- Investment Structure Optimization & Equity Plannin
Restructure investment frameworks and develop appropriate equity structures to support corporate growth, fundraising, and future capital market plans.
- Financial, Tax & Accounting Integration and Operational Framework Development
Integrate financial, tax, and accounting practices while establishing appropriate operational policies, processes, and management frameworks.
- M&A Target Sourcing & Reverse Merger Advisory
Assist in identifying potential M&A targets and provide advisory support for reverse merger opportunities and transaction arrangements.
- Pre-IPO Advisory & Readiness Support
Provide advisory support on key procedures, requirements, and preparation matters during the Pre-IPO stage prior to becoming a public company.
- IPO Feasibility Assessment & Pre-Listing Preparation
Assess IPO and listing feasibility and provide recommendations on the financial, operational, governance, and organizational preparations required before entering the formal listing process.
Employee Incentive Planning
Investment Restructuring
M&A Target Matching
Pre-IPO Advisory
OPERATIONAL OPTIMIZATION / FINANCIAL HEALTH CHECK
Scale-Up
Each engagement includes a core scope of services that can be tailored to address the specific challenges and circumstances faced by each client. Similar to a corporate health check, our approach is designed to identify key financial and operational issues and provide practical, actionable recommendations that support better business decisions and sustainable operations.
Our Services
- Financial Statement Review & Analysis
Review the company’s audited financial statements, corporate income tax filings, and management-prepared financial statements for the past three years. Based on the financial data and key trends identified, we provide professional analysis, observations, and recommendations.
- Management Interviews & Business Assessment
Conduct interviews with business owners, management teams, and key executives to gain a deeper understanding of the company’s operations, transaction processes, financial performance, and underlying business conditions.
- Asset, Liability & Earnings Quality Review
Perform review procedures on key asset and liability accounts, as well as profit and loss items, to identify potential asset impairment, understated liabilities, or other financial reporting concerns. Based on our findings, we help management gain a clearer understanding of the company’s underlying net asset value and the sustainability and quality of its earnings.
- Findings, Recommendations & Management Feedback
Consolidate key findings from our review procedures into a project report and provide professional recommendations and practical management feedback to support financial improvement, operational optimization, and informed decision-making.
PROJECT ADVISORY / TAX & FINANCIAL CONSULTING
- Tax Planning
UCK’s management team brings extensive experience in international taxation and provides professional tax advisory services tailored to each client’s specific business needs.
As companies expand their operations globally, tax considerations become an integral part of their overall business strategy. UCK provides customized international tax planning and advisory services to help businesses evaluate cross-border structures, operational arrangements, and potential tax implications in support of their global expansion strategies.
【Supply Chain Relocation】One-Stop Advisory Services for Thailand & Vietnam
For companies considering relocating or expanding their supply chains into Southeast Asia, particularly Thailand and Vietnam, UCK provides comprehensive one-stop project support covering company incorporation, bookkeeping and tax compliance, statutory audits, Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) applications, tax advisory, and assistance in identifying suitable industrial land and factory facilities.
- Wealth & Succession Planning
Family wealth and business succession often involve a wide range of complex issues, particularly the transfer of family-owned business interests and real estate assets. Given the extensive legal and tax considerations involved, early planning is essential to maintaining business continuity, minimizing potential family disputes, and facilitating an orderly transition of wealth and ownership to the next generation.
UCK provides integrated planning and implementation support for family wealth and business succession, including individual income tax, estate tax, gift tax, and other related tax matters.
- Government Grants & Incentives
Drawing on practical project experience, UCK works with specialized consulting partners to assist companies in applying for government grants and incentive programs.
Our team combines industry knowledge with extensive experience in government funding applications to identify appropriate programs, understand key evaluation criteria, and determine the optimal timing for submissions. Through disciplined project management and well-structured standard operating procedures (SOPs), we help companies manage the application process efficiently and pursue available government funding within the targeted timeframe.
- Tax Dispute Resolution & Administrative Appeals
UCK provides advisory support for domestic tax disputes and administrative appeal procedures, combining practical financial and tax expertise with a comprehensive understanding of the underlying business issues.
When appropriate, we work closely with partner law firms to provide coordinated legal, tax, accounting, and financial perspectives, enabling clients to access integrated professional support throughout the dispute resolution process.
- ESG & Sustainability Advisory
UCK provides practical ESG and sustainability advisory services grounded in real-world industry and operational experience.
By integrating ESG considerations with a company’s existing operations, we assist businesses in preparing sustainability reports, coordinating third-party verification or assurance engagements, developing sustainability strategies, and identifying practical improvement initiatives.
Our objective is to help companies strengthen their organizational capabilities, create long-term sustainable value, and make measurable progress toward their sustainability goals.