Expert Startup Advisors | Capital Raising Team

Advisors Who've Been Where You Are

Tailwind Capital Advisors's startup capital raising advisors bring firsthand experience from both sides of the investment table. We don't just advise on capital raising—we've lived the challenges you're facing.

Unlike platform-only services or advisors with purely theoretical knowledge, Tailwind Capital Advisors provides hands-on guidance from entrepreneurs and investors who have successfully navigated seed rounds, Series A fundraising, regulatory approvals, and exits.

Startup Operators

Serial entrepreneurs who've built companies from the ground up and navigated the fundraising process multiple times.

Investment Perspective

Direct experience working with institutional investors, VCs, and angel networks gives us insight into what investors want.

Proven Results

Our track record speaks for itself: 200+ companies served, $270M+ raised, and deep relationships with top-tier investors.

Meet the Team

Leadership with real-world startup and investment experience

Ben Hale

Managing Partner

Capital Raising Specialist | Investment & Venture Capital Expert | Serial Entrepreneur

Ben Hale brings extensive expertise in capital raising, venture capital, and entrepreneurship to Tailwind Capital Advisors. As Managing Partner, Ben leads strategic initiatives helping early-stage and growth companies successfully navigate the fundraising landscape.

Investment & Capital Expertise

With deep experience in venture capital and investment markets, Ben provides invaluable insight into what investors seek and how to position companies for successful capital raises. His understanding of both institutional and angel investment dynamics helps clients craft compelling investment propositions.

Entrepreneurial Background

As a serial entrepreneur, Ben has firsthand experience building companies from the ground up and understands the challenges founders face when raising capital. This practical experience informs his hands-on advisory approach and enables him to provide actionable guidance throughout the fundraising process.

Strategic Advisory

Ben specializes in helping companies develop investment-ready strategies, refine their pitch narratives, and build relationships with the right investor partners. His strategic approach ensures clients are positioned for both immediate fundraising success and long-term growth.

Capital Raising Venture Capital Entrepreneurship Strategic Advisory

Mike Horne

Managing Partner & Serial Entrepreneur

Startup Capital Raising Advisor | 6 Companies Founded | Angel & Seed Funding Expert

Mike Horne brings deep startup advisory expertise earned through building, funding, and scaling multiple ventures. As Tailwind Capital Advisors's Managing Partner, Mike specializes in helping early-stage companies navigate the complex capital raising process from initial pitch development through successful funding closes.

Entrepreneurial Experience

Mike is a serial entrepreneur who has founded six companies, providing him with intimate knowledge of the challenges startups face when raising capital. He has successfully scaled two businesses to multi-state operations and guided three companies through successful exits, giving him a comprehensive understanding of the full startup lifecycle from launch to liquidity event.

Capital Raising Expertise

Having personally raised millions of dollars in angel and seed rounds for his own ventures, Mike understands investor expectations, pitch dynamics, and the strategic positioning required to secure funding. This firsthand capital raising experience informs every aspect of Tailwind Capital Advisors's advisory methodology.

Investment Background

Mike began his career at Wasatch Advisors, a Salt Lake City-based investment firm managing $15 billion in assets. This foundation in institutional investment analysis gives him unique insight into how investors evaluate opportunities, assess risk, and make funding decisions. He leverages this two-sided market perspective to help Tailwind Capital Advisors clients present investment-ready propositions.

Capital Raising Investor Relations Business Strategy Seed & Series A

Eric B. Hale

Capital Strategy Advisor & Life Sciences Expert

Healthcare Startup Funding Specialist | 2 NASDAQ IPOs | FDA/EPA Regulatory Expert

Eric B. Hale brings over 30 years of senior management and capital raising expertise to Tailwind Capital Advisors, with nearly 20 years at the CEO level. His extensive experience in life sciences, medical devices, and biotechnology makes him an invaluable capital strategy advisor for companies in highly regulated industries.

Executive Leadership & Capital Raising

Eric has held C-suite positions across Fortune 50 corporations and early-stage startups, giving him comprehensive insight into capital formation at every business stage. He has successfully raised capital through private equity, venture capital, and public markets, including taking two life sciences companies public on NASDAQ. This track record demonstrates his ability to position companies for significant capital raises and successful exits.

Regulatory & Industry Expertise

A key differentiator in healthcare startup funding is Eric's deep knowledge of FDA, EPA, USDA, and EU regulatory environments. He has guided multiple medical device and biotechnology companies through complex approval processes while simultaneously executing capital raising strategies. This dual expertise helps healthcare and life sciences startups navigate funding milestones tied to regulatory achievements.

Strategic Advisory Experience

Eric has advised prominent healthcare companies including Coherex Medical and Olive Medical on capital strategy, mergers and acquisitions, and technology commercialization. His M&A and licensing experience provides Tailwind Capital Advisors clients with exit strategy planning and partnership structuring capabilities that extend beyond traditional fundraising advisory.

M&A Advisory IPO Experience Regulatory Strategy Life Sciences

Our Track Record in Startup Capital Raising

Tailwind Capital Advisors's capital raising advisors have achieved measurable results for over 240 startups across diverse industries

Total Capital Raised

$270M+

For pre-seed to Series A companies

Companies Served

200+

Across multiple industries

NASDAQ IPOs

2

Successfully completed

Combined Experience

50+ Years

In startup and investment management

Notable Portfolio Connections

Our clients have been backed by premier accelerators and investors, providing Tailwind Capital Advisors clients with credible investor introductions and strategic positioning.

Techstars Y Combinator 500 Startups Kickstart Mayo Clinic Shark Tank

The Tailwind Capital Advisors Difference: Hands-On Advisors, Not Just Consultants

We don't just provide advice—we become an integrated part of your team, working alongside you through every phase of your capital raising journey.

Hands-On Guidance

Unlike platform-only services, we provide personal, hands-on support through pitch refinement, practice sessions, and live investor meetings. You'll work directly with our team members, not automated software.

Two-Sided Perspective

Having operated on both sides of the table—as founders and investors—we understand what investors want to see and what founders need to communicate. This dual perspective is our competitive advantage.

Data-Driven Decisions

We use data and market analysis to inform every recommendation. From valuation benchmarking to investor targeting, our advice is backed by research and proven methodologies.

Long-Term Partnership

Our relationship doesn't end when you close your round. We stay engaged as advisors, helping you prepare for future funding rounds, strategic partnerships, and eventual exits.

"We've been in your shoes. We've pitched to investors, dealt with rejections, refined our approaches, and successfully closed funding rounds. This firsthand experience is what makes our advice practical and effective."

— Tailwind Capital Advisors Team

Work with Experienced Startup Capital Raising Advisors

If you're preparing to raise seed funding or Series A capital, Tailwind Capital Advisors's team can help you develop an investment-ready proposition, refine your pitch, and connect with the right investors.

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$270M+ Raised

200+ Companies

Expert Guidance

Experienced Startup Advisors with Proven Capital Raising Success