Sarah Anto

Sarah Anto

Raised $50M+ | Startup Advisor | Angel Investor

I specialize in

Fundraising 101
VC & Angel Advice
Founder Advice

β€œScale your startup, expand globally, and master your fundraising strategy.”

Background & Highlights

Directly led Series A & B processes resulting in $50M+ raised.

Proven experience scaling an AI startup 30x in revenue and 10x in headcount.

Mentored 100+ founders and supported over $50M in pre-seed/seed raises.

US CPA credential and deep expertise in risk frameworks and governance.

PhD Researcher in Ethical AI focused on de-risking models for bias and fairness.

About me

I've spent a decade in the Silicon Valley trenches building what most consultants only talk about. As Chief of Staff at Hayden AI, I scaled revenue from $1M to $30M ARR and grew the team from 30 to 300+. Before that, I was a US CPA and EY Audit Manager analyzing financials for tech giants and startups with $80B+ in combined revenue. Now I help founders build the operational foundations that make companies fundable. My clients have raised over $50M combined, joined Y Combinator and Techstars, and launched products used by millions. But here's what matters more: they know what to fix before investors find it. As an operator, I know that pitch polish isn't enough. You need clean unit economics, clear use-of-funds narratives, governance frameworks that reduce investor risk, and financial systems that scale beyond founder intuition. That's what I help you build. My work is built on four pillars: β†’ The Operator: Scaled an AI startup 30x in revenue, 10x in headcount, led US to Europe expansion β†’ The Auditor: CPA credential and EY background analyzing what separates venture-backable companies from those that aren't ready β†’ The Ecosystem Builder: Founded FundHER, a global network of 17,000+ investors and founders supporting women-led innovation β†’ The Deep Tech Mentor: Partner with programs like Conception X helping PhD founders commercialize research and close pre-seed/seed rounds As an Angel Investor, I apply a gender-lens to my work. High-potential women founders don't have a talent problem. They have an access problem. I provide both access and translation. WHAT I OFFER ON HUBBLE: 🎯 Fundraising Strategy & Investor Targeting Narrative building, financial readiness, and warm introductions for pre-seed to Series B. I help you identify gaps before investors find them. 🎯 Scale-up Playbooks $1M to $30M ARR operations, international team growth, hiring systems that work at scale. I've built this. I can help you build it too. 🎯 Lab-to-Market Commercializing PhD research for market entry. I help deep tech founders translate scientific breakthroughs into investor-ready business models. 🎯 International Expansion Global GTM strategy bridging the US and EU. I scaled a company across both markets. I know what breaks and how to prevent it. WHO THIS IS FOR: You're refining your pitch, validating product-market fit, or preparing to scale. You need honest feedback, clear frameworks, and tailored guidance based on where you are and what's blocking progress.

You'll get advice on

  • Fundraising strategy
  • Investment Due Diligence & Financial Strategy
  • Global GTM & Internationalization
  • Scaling Operations & Hyper-growth
  • Investor Matchmaking for Women-led Startups

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