# Gosia Karas

> Tech Investor

Tech investor with over a decade of experience across Silicon Valley and New York ecosystems. Funded over 20 companies and deployed ~$1B in equity in companies including EightSleep, Drift (exited to Vista Equity Partners), Quicknode, Upside Foods, Paystand, WelcomeTech, Bambee, Fetch Robotics (exited to Zebra Tech), Loggi, Konfio. 

Served as head of growth stage investment team for SoftBank's Opportunity Fund, launched SoftBank's $8B LatAm Fund, co-founded Miami Initiative, and served on the Silicon Valley Deal Team. Previously with Onex Partners and Bain & Company.

Included on the list of nine Women to Watch in Venture Capital 2021 by the Wall Street Journal, among 40 Rising Stars 2022 by Venture Capital Journal, and as a Rising Star VC 2022 by Insider.

MBA from Harvard and a big economics nerd (did a PhD in macroeconomics).
 
I have invested in companies from startups at the earliest of stages through growth-stage companies all the way to private equity buyouts of businesses bootstrapped over decades. 

I can help both understand differences between various fundraising paths and offer practical advice on how to get best prepared to pitch investors, especially while transitioning from venture to growth.

I am very passionate about sharing all of my learnings with founders and fellow investors. Excited to connect!

**Rating:** 5/5 (9 reviews)

## Offerings

- Video call (15 min): $350.00

## Subscription Plans

- Strategic Advisor — VIP Access ($2500.00/month)
- Strategic Advisor — Full Access   ($1500.00/month)

## Example Questions

- I’m thinking of starting a company. What are the next few things I should focus on?
- How do I know if my business idea will work?
- How would you approach growth for my business?
- What key metrics should I aim for at different stages to be a best in class company?

## Links

- [Expert profile](/GosiaKaras)
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