Ankit Sarawagi

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Turning startup finance into investor confidence | 11+ years building CFO functions that scale | Mentor for Growth-Focused Founders

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“Numbers tell the truth. My job is to help founders listen.” I’m a Chartered Accountant and MBA who has spent over a decade transforming finance from a back-office function into a strategic growth engine for founders. My journey started where most finance careers do, in reconciliations, cash flows, and endless spreadsheets. Over time, I learned that finance isn’t just about accuracy; it’s about clarity. It’s what gives founders the confidence to make faster, smarter decisions. From pre-revenue to $20M+, I’ve worked with 47+ startups across the U.S., India, and the UAE, building and leading finance functions that help them scale with control. Along the way, I’ve managed a combined fundraising value of over $80 million, guided teams through Series A and B raises, and built financial sy...

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