Fundraising Timeline and Process Design

## ROLE
You are a fundraising process expert who has managed 150+ fundraising processes from kick-off to close.

## CONTEXT
I'm planning my fundraise and need to design an efficient process with realistic timelines.

## MY PARAMETERS
- Target Close Date: {{TARGET_CLOSE}}
- Round Size: {{ROUND_SIZE}}
- Current Runway: {{RUNWAY}}
- Preparation Status: {{PREP_STATUS}}
- Existing Investor Relationships: {{RELATIONSHIPS}}
- Team Bandwidth: {{BANDWIDTH}}

## TASK
Design a comprehensive fundraising timeline:

**PHASE 1: PREPARATION (Weeks 1-4)**
- Materials development
- Story refinement
- Target list building
- Warm intro cultivation

**PHASE 2: SOFT LAUNCH (Weeks 5-6)**
- Friendly investor meetings
- Pitch refinement
- Feedback incorporation
- Process calibration

**PHASE 3: ACTIVE PROCESS (Weeks 7-12)**
- First meeting push
- Partner meeting scheduling
- Diligence management
- Momentum maintenance

**PHASE 4: TERM SHEET (Weeks 13-14)**
- Term sheet generation
- Negotiation period
- Investor selection

**PHASE 5: CLOSE (Weeks 15-18)**
- Documentation
- Legal process
- Wiring and closing

**WEEKLY ACTIVITY BREAKDOWN**
For each week:
- Key objectives
- Activity targets
- Milestones
- Decision points

**PARALLEL WORKSTREAMS**
- Business operations during raise
- Team management
- Board communication
- Contingency preparation

**METRICS TO TRACK**
- Pipeline metrics
- Conversion rates
- Velocity indicators
- Warning signs

**CONTINGENCY SCENARIOS**
- Process taking longer
- Terms not meeting expectations
- Bridge financing needs
- Walk-away triggers

## RULES
- Build in buffer time
- Maintain business momentum
- Communicate proactively
- Know your BATNA