Check-up
A check-up to find out what to unblock first.
If the startup is moving but results are not coming, in 20 minutes we work out together where the problem sits and give you a concrete next step.
What you get
- 20 min
- A first call
- A short call to understand context, stage and the main problem.
- 3
- Main priorities
- The blockers costing you most today across operations, story, team or preparation.
- 1
- Recommended step
- Advisory, technical support, fundraising readiness, School, Studium or a cofounder search.
Who it is for
- Founders feeling too much tension between product, sales, technology and fundraising.
- Teams that want to know whether the right step is a service, a programme, a partner or a pause to get organised.
- Startups that do not want to spend weeks in generic conversations before knowing where to act.
What we look at
- Priorities, ownership and how decisions get made.
- How clear your story, metrics, materials and next steps are.
- Technical, organisational or fundraising risks that could grow if left alone.
When it is not useful
- If you only want a casual intro chat without a concrete problem.
- If the team is not ready to share numbers, tensions and postponed decisions.
- If you want a standard package regardless of your real need.
How it works
The check-up shortens the time between "something is off" and "I know what to do".
You tell us
Your stage, your team, the signals you have and what feels most urgent.
→ The problem, in focus
We analyse
We find the main blockers across operations, technology, team, fundraising or timing.
→ The real priorities
We recommend
We point you to the right step, inside PATAVIUM or elsewhere if we are not the right fit.
→ A clear next step
When the check-up is especially useful
When you know something is off but do not yet have enough clarity to choose the right path.
Pre-seed or seed in preparation.
Startup close to a round but still fragile
You feel fundraising pressure, but it is unclear whether the real blocker is the deck, technology, sales or market signal.
- Review of materials, metrics and risks.
- Working out the right order of steps toward the round.
- A fast decision: prepare the round now or get organised first.
- More clarity on what to fix before meeting more investors.
MVP or first product already in market.
Non-technical founder unsure whether the issue is the team or the roadmap
Hiring, vendors and backlog are growing but senior technical guidance is missing.
- Review of the technical side and the decisions being postponed.
- Working out whether you need a part-time CTO, broader advisory or just more backlog discipline.
- More clarity on who leads the technical side and who to hire.
- Avoiding the common mistake of hiring too early without a direction.
Advanced idea, pre-MVP or early MVP.
Founder full of energy but still too early for Studium
You need to know whether the right path is Studium, School, a cofounder search or an honest discovery phase.
- Check on team, problem, commitment and market signal.
- A recommendation for the path that teaches you most right now.
- A path that fits your stage, without skipping steps.
- A clearer idea of where to start.
FAQ
Is this a full free consulting engagement?
No. It is a focused call to find where the problem sits and which step makes most sense. The value is in the clarity, not the length.
Will you tell me if PATAVIUM is not right for me?
Yes. The check-up works precisely because the answer can also be "not yet" or "this is better solved another way".
Do I need materials ready?
No. If you have them, we look at them. If not, we start from your context and the difficulties you are facing.
Want a clear next step? Write to us.
Use the contact form or write to [email protected]. We reply within two working days. If we can help, we suggest how; if not, we tell you straight away.
Most common next steps after the check-up
Startup advisory
When the main issue is holding priorities, sales and story together without hiring too early.
Explore startup advisoryFractional CTO
When the sticking point is the technical roadmap, leading the development team or technical credibility with investors and customers.
Explore fractional CTOFundraising readiness
When the round is close but materials and meeting plan are not ready yet.
Explore fundraising readiness
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