Sohrab Vazir
Consultant | Founder | Global Citizen
Funding Services
Navigate the challenges of raising funding for your venture with my expertise & assistance.
Starting a business is one thing; raising funds to fuel its growth is another. I specialise in helping founders navigate the complex world of startup funding. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to scale, I offer tailored support to secure the financial backing you need.
Get Funding Ready
01
In-Depth Analysis
I assess whether your concept is robust, scalable, and genuinely appealing to investors before you pitch to anyone.
02
Narrative That Sells
I help you craft a narrative that is clear, compelling, and structured to resonate with the right investors.
03
Investor Connections
Where appropriate, I connect you with VCs and angel investors actively seeking high-potential startups to back.
How I can help?
With years of experience in business consulting and a proven track record of helping startups succeed, I provide:
Evaluation
Have a groundbreaking concept? I'll help you validate its potential, identify weaknesses, and ensure it's structured in a way that resonates with investors before you pitch.
Pitch Deck & Business Plan
I help you craft a compelling pitch deck and business plan that clearly communicates your vision, market opportunity, and financial potential — structured to capture serious investor attention.
VC & Investor Referrals
Where appropriate, I connect founders with venture capitalists and angel investors from my network who are actively seeking innovative, high-potential startups to back.
Who I work with
First-Time Founders
Navigating funding for the first time
Scaling Entrepreneurs
Ready to raise a larger round
Immigrant Founders
Building in a new market
First-Time Founders
Your first raise doesn't have to be your biggest mistake.
Raising for the first time is overwhelming — most founders don't know what investors actually want to see, or how to structure a pitch that gets taken seriously. I help you validate your concept, sharpen your narrative, and build a plan that positions you credibly from day one.
Scaling Entrepreneurs
You've proven the concept. Now let's build the case for the next round.
Seasoned founders with traction often struggle to translate their success into a compelling fundraising narrative for a larger round. I help you structure the story, sharpen the financials, and position your business for the round you're targeting — not just the one you've already done.
Immigrant Founders
Building in a new country adds a layer of complexity most investors don't see.
As an immigrant founder myself — I moved to the UK at 17 and built a business to 30+ cities — I understand the unique pressures of navigating a new market while trying to raise capital. I bring both the commercial expertise and the lived experience to help you build and pitch effectively.
About
I am a former technology entrepreneur and currently a business consultant, working with tech innovators and start-ups.
Milestones
My former start-up, StudyFlats, achieved the following:
- Business development & property portfolio growth from 2 to 30+ UK cities (10,000 students rooms)
- 1,000+ students consulted & assisted
- Enquiries from 50+ countries
- 2 endorsements from Newcastle University for business visas (annually limited to 20 out of 6,000 students)
- We almost closed a funding round, until I was forced to shut the company down due to the 2020 Pandemic