Strategic capital advisory for founders raising $1M–$20M across the USA, Europe, and the UAE. Built by a 2× exited operator with $100M+ in revenue delivered.
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The Pain Is Real
From ghosted pitches to investor power plays — founders face a system stacked against them. Most never make it past the first round of meetings.
of pitches fail to secure a first meeting
of founders never get a second meeting
of decks result in actual funding (1 in 200)
months average to close a round
The Capzara Process
Three pillars, built from 20+ years of operator and investor experience — designed to compress your raise from a year of grind into a focused, winnable campaign.
Clarity. Credibility. Confidence.
Poor storytelling, weak positioning, and a messy data room kill deals before they begin.
Warm access. Smart outreach. Signal boost.
Even great businesses struggle to break through investor noise and secure real interest.
Strategic guidance. Negotiation. Close support.
Many founders lose control during the raise — over-dilution, weak terms, or months wasted.
Why Capzara
Most fundraising advisors have never built or sold a company. Sahaj has done both — twice. He brings the rare blend of operator perspective and investor understanding founders need to raise with conviction.
“Not just a pitch advisor — a battle-tested partner who's been in your seat. I build for founders the way I wish someone had built for me when I was raising.”
Sahaj Kothari
Founder & Partner, Capzara Capital
Led, scaled, and exited two ventures — a DTC brand and a performance growth agency.
Real operator experience across USA, UK, and Middle East — not just an advisor.
Warm intros across VCs, PEs, family offices, and syndicates in 3 continents.
Commercial operator mindset paired with investor mindset — crafts narratives both sides actually buy.
Recent Raises Supported
In the last 12 months alone, we've supported 20+ startups in preparing, positioning, and running fundraising campaigns — across consumer, health & wellness, technology (including AI), sustainability, and more.
Specific company names withheld for confidentiality. Reference calls available on request.
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