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Learn what VCs actually want, from a founder who’s raised $1B

Sasha Orloff, CEO of Puzzle, shares insights from raising over $1B in funding, emphasizing that VCs want founders who deeply understand the financial reality of their business. She warns that messy data, misunderstood metrics, or last-minute fundraising can cost founders leverage, valuation, and deal terms.

Background

Sasha Orloff is the founder and CEO of Puzzle, a company specializing in fund automation for private markets, having raised over $1 billion across her career. She hosts the TechCrunch 'Build Mode' podcast discussing startup growth strategies.

Source
TechCrunch
Published
Aug 21, 2026 at 07:32 AM
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5.0 / 10