Founder · Fundraising Architect · Venture Builder

Raise capital
without losing
your edge.

I help founders identify what’s breaking investor conviction, sharpen their narrative, and raise capital without losing focus on the business.

$130M+
Raised
700+
Founders mentored
20+
Years building
8
Ventures founded
3
Successful exits
Programs where I've mentored and guided founders
What You'll Walk Away With

One call. Real clarity on
your next move.

This is not a generic pep talk. Every session is built around your raise, your numbers, and the one thing that is actually stuck.

An honest investor view

See what is working, what raises concerns, and how investors are likely to evaluate your business.

A story investors trust

Clarify why you, why now, and why this, so your narrative creates conviction and momentum.

Numbers under pressure

Stress test your assumptions and model so you can answer tough questions with confidence.

A raise plan you can run

Get a practical roadmap covering priorities, timing, and the next steps that matter most.

The right investors to target

Know who to approach, in what order, and how to build meaningful conversations.

Straight talk from both sides

Founder and investor perspective combined. No hype, no templates, just honest guidance.

Ways To Work Together

Pick the depth you need.

Start with a single call or go all the way through your raise. Every option is direct, specific, and built around your numbers.

Start here

Readiness Call

A focused diagnostic to find what is really blocking your raise, and what to do next.

$250/ 60-min session
One focused 60-minute strategy call
Live read on your readiness to raise
The single biggest gap, named clearly
Three concrete next actions
Session recording and summary notes
End to end

Raise Partner

Hands-on support through your raise, from strategy to investor conversations.

$2,500/ month · limited spots
Everything in the Fundraising Audit
Weekly 1:1 working sessions
Sequenced raise plan and timeline
Targeted investor list and intro strategy
Pitch rehearsals before key meetings
Direct access between sessions

Not sure which fits? Book the Readiness Call. We'll figure it out together, and it credits toward any package.

In Their Words

What people say about working with me.

Exceptionally valuable advisor. His insights cut through the noise and provided clear actionable direction.

Ibrahim Alşatiwi
Nomakkin
How It Works

Three simple steps.
No friction.

01

Book your slot

Pick a time and answer a few raise questions. Just enough context for me to come prepared.

02

We go deep, fast

We identify what is stuck, then pressure test your story, model, or strategy in real time.

03

You leave with a plan

You leave with clear priorities, next steps, and a practical plan you can execute immediately.

About Hashem

I've been on both
sides of the table.

I have built eight companies over the past twenty years, with three exits along the way. I have raised capital as a founder, and through FundrsVC I have written checks as an investor. I have watched founders with strong ideas lose rounds they deserved, and founders with average ideas close on the strength of how they think.

The difference is rarely the idea. It is trust. That is the gap I help founders close before they walk into the room. We find what is broken, and fix it together.

Hashem Zahran
Hashem Zahran
$130M+
Capital Raised
700+
Founders Mentored
20+
Years Building
8
Companies Founded
3
Successful Exits
Questions

Before you book.

Whatever you have. A deck, a model, a list of target investors, or just the questions keeping you up at night. You do not need anything polished. The rougher the better, because that is where the useful work is. I will send a couple of short prompts when you book so I come in prepared.

Yes, please do. Some of the best sessions include a co-founder or a key team member. Bring whoever owns the raise with you, because alignment in the room makes the call far more valuable. Just let me know how many to expect when you book.

Early-stage founders raising pre-seed through Series A, or about to. If you are fundraising in the next six months and want an honest, specific read rather than generic advice, this is for you. If you are much later or just exploring, reach out and I will tell you honestly whether I can help.

That is often the best time to talk. We will map what readiness looks like for your stage and build the runway to get there, so you are not scrambling when the window opens. Plenty of founders book a call months before their raise.

No templates and no recycled frameworks. I have built companies and raised capital myself, and I have sat on the investor side through FundrsVC. Every session is built around your numbers and your story, not a slide deck of best practices.

Everything you share stays confidential. I work with a small number of founders and treat your numbers, strategy, and cap table accordingly. I am also happy to sign an NDA if needed.

Let’s start with a conversation.

Book a discovery call first. We’ll discuss your raise, identify what is stuck, and decide whether working together makes sense.