We optimize the operational foundations of AI companies.
An expert with over 20 years of experience in sales and team management. A specialist in B2B relationships and the management of IT system implementation projects, including BI, BPM, and ERP. I use artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize processes and strategies, bridging the gap between business and technology. I develop solutions and new concepts that deliver real value to organizations.
With nearly 30 years of experience in brand development and sales of products from brands such as IBM, IBM Software, and Lenovo, he is a co-creator of the TSMbox and Storware Backup&Recovery solutions. His extensive experience in managing companies at the intersection of finance, marketing, and technology, combined with an open mind, enables him to anticipate trends in the IT market and develop innovative brand-building solutions.
Over 10 years of experience in business development, growth strategy, international sales, and building strategic partnerships in Europe, the UK, the US, and the Middle East and Africa. He specializes in market analysis, a consultative approach to clients, designing and managing sales processes, developing B2B and enterprise partnerships, and executing complex commercial projects.
From AI engineering to a global exit. We build bridges where others see barriers. Are you looking for capital, planning an exit, or perhaps stuck in the maze of AI Act regulations and IP protection? At Duelity Intelligence, we don’t just advise—we actively participate in your success as a Scout & Broker. We bridge the world of deep tech with the financial and legal rigor of 2026. We’ll help you:
Pre-Seed is the phase in which you validate your idea, build an MVP (a prototype or minimum viable product), and generate initial traction (usually using your own funds). Seed is the first major external funding round—typically PLN 500,000 to 3 million—for refining the product, acquiring the first customers, and building the team. At this stage, investors are primarily buying into the team and the potential, not just a ready-made business.
The most common reasons include: a poorly prepared pitch (presentation), disorganized data, the absence of a clear business model, underdeveloped intellectual property, unrealistic financial projections, and a lack of understanding of what investors really expect. Many promising ideas are rejected precisely because of a lack of professional preparation.
This comprehensive support helps founders structure their companies in a way that makes them attractive to investors. It includes, among other things, refining the pitch deck, creating a realistic financial model, organizing equity and contracts, protecting intellectual property, and developing a capital-raising strategy—but above all, it provides education on the various aspects of the entire process.
The sooner you get the basics in order (cap table, equity structure, IP, agreements with the team and contractors, business model), the higher the valuation you’ll achieve and the fewer “red flags” will surface during the due diligence process. Early intervention helps you avoid costly mistakes that are difficult to fix (e.g., a poorly structured ESOP or failure to transfer copyrights).
In practice, founders who have an advisor on board close funding rounds faster and at a higher valuation than those who go it alone.
Typically 3–6 months of intensive collaboration. During this time, we refine the product and market fit, as well as the investor documents and materials. This makes the fundraising process shorter and less stressful for the team.
Yes. At the Pre-Seed and Seed stages, valuation is based primarily on the team’s potential, market size, traction, and execution quality. An advisor helps build a credible narrative and draw comparisons to similar deals, which allows you to negotiate a higher valuation.
Working with Duelity Intelligence is flexible—typically 4–8 hours per month for meetings, plus time to prepare materials. We handle most of the work (financial model, pitch deck, document review, etc.) so that the founder can focus on product development and acquiring their first customers.
Yes—especially at this stage. The cost of professional preparation is usually many times lower than the time wasted and the lower valuation resulting from a lack of preparation. A good advisor acts as an “external investment co-founder”—helping you avoid common first-round mistakes and laying the groundwork for future growth.
The best moment is:
M&A (Mergers & Acquisitions) refers to the processes of mergers and acquisitions—the sale of a startup to a strategic investor, a merger with another company, or the acquisition of an industry-specific investor. This applies to companies of all sizes. In practice, most so-called startup exits involve acquisitions or the sale of controlling stakes.
When you sell (exit), you divest your shares—usually all or most of them. When you bring in an investor (e.g., a VC or strategic minority investor), you retain operational control but bring in capital and often face new corporate restrictions. Both processes require similar preparation, but they differ in terms of negotiation structure and documentation.
Due diligence is a detailed examination of a company by a potential buyer or investor—covering legal, financial, technological, and operational aspects. This is the stage where all potential risks determine whether the acquisition goes through and at what price. An unprepared startup stands to lose value, time, and often the entire deal.
Due Diligence Lite is a simplified review of documentation conducted prior to the actual M&A process—by the startup itself. It allows the startup to identify and address weaknesses before a potential buyer does. It is one of the most important preparatory steps, which effectively increases the valuation and shortens the transaction timeline.
The most commonly used metrics include revenue multiples (EV/Revenue), EBITDA, the DCF method, or market comparisons (comps). In practice, for pre-profit startups, EV/Revenue or valuations based on market potential and technological uniqueness are the most prevalent. An M&A advisor helps determine a realistic range and present a compelling case to the buyer.
