For the past 6 years, we've worked with private funding sources and project owners looking for capital. And we kept seeing the same problem: A project owner would submit a pitch deck or business plan, receive a rejection, and be left wondering why. Sometimes the feedback was vague. Sometimes there was no feedback at all. And often, the project owner had no clear idea what to change before approaching the next funding source. We built The Maple Standard™ to change that. We broke down the first-impression stage of funding into 54 specific points across the materials investors are likely to review. Instead of simply telling you that your project isn't ready, the Maple Standard helps identify where the gaps are, why they matter, and what you can do about them. The assessment is paired with 1-on-1 consulting, so you're not left with another report that sits in a drawer. You have someone to help you understand the findings and work through the improvements. The goal isn't to promise funding. The goal is to help you approach funding conversations with stronger materials, fewer avoidable weaknesses, and a much clearer understanding of what you're presenting. Before you ask investors to take a closer look at your project, take a closer look at your project first. That's The Maple Standard™.

The Maple Standard™

Know why investors say no. Fix what’s holding you back.

Know why investors say no. Fix what’s holding you back.