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Anna Mazarsky

The most expensive fundraising problem

A weak investmentcase burns investoropportunities.

Every intro and investor meeting uses trust, time and momentum. I strengthen the case before you spend more investor attention.

Round Strategy · Investment Case · Investor Story · Pitch Materials

Anna Mazarsky, fundraising strategist, in a black blazer against a light studio wall.

The track record.

19 years
in capital raising and startup advisory
$30M+
personally raised for mission driven organizations
$60M+
raised by founders Anna worked with, combined
500+
projects delivered across fundraising, strategy and presentation work

Where the case breaks.

Three problems cost meetings, time and leverage.

  • 01

    The logic is weak.

    I sharpen why this company, why now and why this round.

  • 02

    The proof is thin.

    I connect the claims to numbers, traction and milestones.

  • 03

    The story is hard to follow.

    I turn the case into a clear investor story and deck.

The meeting

You finally get the investor you wanted.

The intro lands.

The investor fits.

The meeting starts.

Then come the questions.

  • Why now?
  • Why this market?
  • Why this round?
  • Why these numbers?

Your answers get longer.

The investor gets quieter.

The meeting becomes a defense.

This is usually where I enter.

I step outside the story with you.

I find the weak logic.

We rebuild the proof.

We sharpen the story.

You walk back into the next meeting with clear answers and a case you can lead.

You lead the room. I help you prepare for it.

The order matters.

I start with the case.

First the round logic. Then investor logic, evidence, story and materials.

  1. 01Round logic
  2. 02Investor logic
  3. 03Evidence
  4. 04Story
  5. 05Materials

The deck comes last.

Choose your level of help.

Pick the smallest scope that solves the real problem.

Need help choosing? Take the 5-question diagnostic.

  1. 01

    Pitch Deck Audit

    You have a deck. You need to know what is weakening it.

    $750

  2. 02

    Investor Story Strategy

    Your business is complex. You need a clear investor story.

    $1,500

  3. 03

    Deck Rescue

    Your round is live. The deck keeps changing.

    $2,750

  4. 04

    Full Build

    You are opening a round and need the case built end to end.

    $4,450

Need one answer first?

Paid consultation · $225 / 30 min

One question. One direct working session.

Request a consultation time

Real clients. Real rooms.

What they say after working with me.

The full stories live in the case studies.

Anna's work has directly impacted my company's ability to present a new program in a clear and concise manner that is immediately understood.
Scott, Blue EquinoxPublic client feedback
Anna is fantastic. The quality of the design work was excellent and she went out of her way to understand our concept and to help us improve our content.
Idan Cohen, CEO & Co-Founder, ReflectizPublic Upwork feedback
Anna continues to be our 'go-to' when we have a presentation that needs to impress.
Arik, Founder & CEO, WizeDrivePublic Upwork feedback

Read the case studies

Why me

I know the fundraising room.

Anna Mazarsky presenting an investor narrative to a seated boardroom audience.

I have spent 19 years raising capital, advising startups and building investor stories. I see the weak point fast. Then I help you fix it.

Capital raising
I build cases for committees, investors and decision-makers.
Startup strategy
I help founders shape the round, the ask and the milestones.
Investor storytelling
I turn complex businesses into clear investor stories.

You work directly with me.

More about Anna

Quick answers

What you need to know.

Scope, price and the first step.

Who does Anna work with?
Startup founders who are raising now or getting ready to raise. I am most useful when the business is strong and the investment case is unclear.
How much does an engagement cost?
Consultation: $225. Pitch Deck Audit: $750. Strategy and build work: $1,500 to $4,450. I confirm the scope before we start.
How do we start?
Send your stage, deadline and current deck. I review it and recommend the right next step.

Read all FAQs

Ready

Send me thereal version.

Your deck. Your deadline. What is stuck.

I will tell you what I would fix first.

Then I will recommend the right scope.

Request a proposal

Nine short questions, one at a time. It takes about two minutes.

Privacy
Confidential materials stay confidential.
Response time
I reply within two business days.

What I need from you

  1. 01Your stage
  2. 02Your real deadline
  3. 03What feels stuck

Your details and materials stay confidential and are never shared.