FundTQ Advises StepOut on Successful Funding Round Led by Rainmatter by Zerodha

FundTQ supported StepOut through end-to-end advisory, helping align growth strategy with investor expectations to close the round anchored by Rainmatter by Zerodha.
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GURGAON, India - Jan. 21, 2026 - PRLog -- FundTQ, a leading investment banking and fundraising advisory firm, has successfully advised StepOut on its recent funding round led by Rainmatter by Zerodha, with participation from SucSEED Ventures, Misfits Capital, and Marwah Sports Pvt. Ltd.

StepOut is an AI-driven sports technology platform redefining football analytics and talent development through data-backed performance analysis, scouting, and talent identification. The funding will enable the company to strengthen its AI and analytics engine, expand product capabilities, scale operations, and deepen partnerships across football academies and leagues in India.

FundTQ acted as the exclusive deal advisor to StepOut, supporting the company across the entire business fundraising journey—from refining the equity narrative and validating financial models to structuring the transaction and engaging with aligned strategic and institutional investors. The mandate focused on long-term value creation, ensuring strong investor-founder alignment backed by disciplined business valuation frameworks.

Commenting on the transaction, the FundTQ team highlighted that StepOut stood out for its clarity of vision, strong execution discipline, and deep understanding of both technology and the football ecosystem. The successful fundraise further reinforces FundTQ's founder-first approach and its ability to deliver high-quality outcomes in competitive capital markets.

Over the years, FundTQ has built a strong reputation as a trusted partner for startups and growth-stage companies across sectors. The firm has advised on several marquee transactions, including Emami's strategic investment in Alofut Beverages, Aditya Birla Group's acquisition of NautiNati, along with multiple VC, PE, and strategic fundraising and M&A deals. These transactions reflect FundTQ's deep expertise in investment banking services, sector-focused advisory, and execution excellence.

Founded in 2016, FundTQ offers a comprehensive suite of services including M&A advisory, VC/PE syndication, strategic capital raising, due diligence, and transaction advisory. With strong investor relationships, robust financial modeling capabilities, and a structured approach to business valuation and business fundraising, FundTQ continues to support startups and MSMEs across their entire growth lifecycle.

If you are looking to raise funds for your business or need expert support across investment banking services and business valuation, connect with FundTQ to accelerate your growth journey.

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