Funding · Visibility · Crowdfunding

Helping Businesses Secure Funding & Build Visibility

I help filmmakers, startups, nonprofits, creators and entrepreneurs unlock grants, win crowdfunding campaigns, and build the visibility that turns great projects into funded ones.

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// why work with me

An unfair advantage for ambitious founders & creators.

// 01

Strategic Funding Expertise

Grants, investors, and crowdfunding matched to the right opportunity at the right time.

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Proven Crowdfunding Playbooks

Tested launch systems for founders, nonprofits, and creators.

// 03

Visibility That Attracts Backers

Audience and exposure pipelines that get projects seen by the right people.

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Marketing & Audience Development

Content, social, email, and growth systems that compound over time.

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Grant Strategy & Research

Matching the right grants to the right projects, backed by thorough research.

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Personalized, Transparent Support

Direct collaboration with full accountability throughout.

// the origin

Meet Oluwafemi Testimony

Funding Strategist • Visibility Consultant • Crowdfunding Expert — Helping Businesses Get Funded and Get Seen.

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Based in West AfricaAvailable for projectsUpwork verified
  1. 01

    I didn't start my journey with a large agency, a team of experts, or a network of investors. Like many of the entrepreneurs, creators, and business owners I work with today, I started with a simple desire to help people turn their ideas into reality.

  2. 02

    As I worked with more founders, nonprofits, startups, and creators, I noticed something that kept holding great projects back. Many had incredible ideas but struggled to secure funding or gain the visibility needed to grow.

  3. 03

    Some spent months searching for grants without success. Others launched crowdfunding campaigns that never reached the right audience. Many had the passion and determination to succeed but lacked the strategy, exposure, and support needed to move forward.

  4. 04

    Seeing these challenges inspired me to dedicate my career to helping people overcome them. Today, I specialize in funding strategy and visibility consulting, helping entrepreneurs, startups, nonprofits, filmmakers, creators, and growing businesses access opportunities, secure funding, and build stronger market presence.

  5. 05

    What started as a passion for helping people has evolved into a professional consulting practice focused on grants, crowdfunding, business visibility, digital marketing, and growth strategy.

  6. 06

    Trust is one of my core values. For this reason, many of my projects are managed through Upwork, one of the world's most trusted freelance platforms. Upwork provides secure contracts, protected payments, transparent communication, and accountability throughout every collaboration.

  7. 07

    But beyond funding applications, marketing campaigns, and business strategies, what drives me most is helping people succeed. Whether I am helping a startup pursue funding, supporting a nonprofit's fundraising efforts, guiding a filmmaker's campaign, or helping a business increase visibility, my mission remains the same: help businesses get funded and get seen.

  8. 08

    Based in West Africa, I work with clients across different industries and countries, helping transform ideas into opportunities and opportunities into growth. When you work with me, you are not simply hiring a consultant. You are partnering with someone who genuinely cares about your success.

// core expertise

  • Grant Writing
  • Grant Proposal Writing
  • Grant Research
  • Grant Application
  • Crowdfunding Campaign Creation
  • Crowdfunding Campaign Management
  • Crowdfunding Optimization
  • Email Marketing
  • Investor Research
  • Investor Outreach
  • Investor Proposals
  • Social Media Management
  • Brand Management
  • Audience Growth Management
  • Ecommerce Marketing
  • Website Design and Development
  • Site Optimization

// services

Two pillars. One outcome.

Comprehensive consulting across Funding and Visibility, built for measurable growth.

  • Grants

  • Crowdfunding

  • Investors

  • Marketing & Growth

  • Digital Presence

  • Media & PR

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Grant Writing

Compelling, funder-aligned narratives that turn your work into a fundable case.

Benefits

  • Clear, persuasive narrative
  • Aligned to funder priorities
  • Compliant formatting

Process

  1. 01 Discovery
  2. 02 Research
  3. 03 Draft & Review
  4. 04 Submit
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// portfolio

Real projects. Real documents.

A selection of live work samples — grant business plans, investor research, film funding packages and production budgets. Open any file to read the full deliverable.

PROJECT · 001$25K SOUGHT

Grant Application · Childcare

Cozy Cub Academy — Grant Business Plan

Full grant-ready business plan for a licensed Maryland family home daycare: safety and compliance upgrades, phased expansion into a licensed childcare center, staffing model, and community impact case.

Deliverable — grant business plan (PDF)

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PROJECT · 002INVESTOR READY

Business Plan · EdTech

SmartStudy AI Scheduler — Business Plan 2025

Investor-facing plan for an AI study-scheduling platform: problem framing, customer segments, unique value proposition, channels, revenue streams, lifetime value, cost structure and detailed financials.

Deliverable — full business plan (PDF)

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PROJECT · 003IN MARKET

Film Funding · Series Pitch

Deep Creek — Series Pitch Package

Cold War–era thriller series pitch set in 1954 Maryland: premise, logline, story world, character introductions, season arc, pilot breakdown, creative vision, production plan and script sample.

Deliverable — series pitch deck (PDF)

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PROJECT · 004GRANT BUDGET

Film Funding · Budgeting

Deep Creek — Production Budget

Grant-aligned production budget for Paradise Films, LLC covering above-the-line, production, camera, set design, visual effects and set operations, with justification narratives for each line item.

Deliverable — funding budget (PDF)

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PROJECT · 005SOURCED

Investor Research

Meet Me At Montauk — Investor Research

Curated investor list for an immersive media project: fund profiles, thesis fit, precedent portfolio companies and direct contact channels for each target — built for a warm, targeted outreach round.

Deliverable — investor research report (PDF)

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// voices

Read what clients say.

Client feedback, contract history, and direct references are available on request. Rather than publish quotes here, I'll connect you with past clients who can speak to the work first-hand — and share documented outcomes relevant to your project.

// contact

Let's build something worth funding.

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// 30–45 min discovery call

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// direct message

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Let's talk about your project, your goals, and the fastest path to results.

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