Haris Khurshid
Venture capital coach for founders raising capital
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Founders and business owners |
| Also coaches | Career coach and Executive coach |
| Credentials | MBA; CFA |
Haris Khurshid is a venture capital coach who helps founders raise money and build investor relationships. He has worked as a founder, startup CFO, venture investor and fund manager. He has helped raise capital from Pre-Seed through Series A+ and has backed 50+ companies with multiple exits. He is also Chief Investment Officer at a Chicago-based investment firm. He coaches part time alongside that role and takes on a small number of clients.
What Haris helps with
Haris works with founders on raising capital and growing their startups. He also mentors on hiring, customers and infrastructure.
- Raising capital from Pre-Seed through Series A+
- Building an investor pipeline from scratch
- Preparing for fundraising
- Refining growth strategy
- Strengthening product-market fit
- Building scalable operations
- Finding customers and hiring talent
- Choosing the right infrastructure
Who Haris works with
Haris works with founders at startups, from early pre-seed stages through Series A and beyond. He mentors companies in accelerator programs. His focus areas include SaaS, Fintech and Healthcare startups.
Background and qualifications
Haris has sat on both sides of the capital table. He has been a founder, startup CFO, venture investor and fund manager. He served as a CFO for multiple VC-backed startups and as a GP in venture capital. Earlier, he worked in corporate finance, banking and management consulting. He is now Chief Investment Officer at Karobaar Capital Management, LP. He has mentored or advised founders through 500 Global since 2022, Techstars since 2021, 1871 and Plug and Play. He holds an MBA and the CFA designation.
Haris Khurshid pricing
Haris Khurshid reviews
Haris Khurshid has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 18 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Has evaluated thousands of investment opportunities as the person making the decision, and now coaches founders on raising capital.
Best for startup founders preparing to raise money from Pre-Seed through Series A and beyond.
Common questions
How much does Haris Khurshid charge?
Coaching with Haris runs $90 to $175 an hour. Message Haris from this page for an exact quote.
What does Haris Khurshid help with?
Haris Khurshid helps with raising capital from Pre-Seed through Series A+, building an investor pipeline from scratch, preparing for fundraising and refining growth strategy.
Does Haris Khurshid have reviews?
Haris Khurshid has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 18 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Haris Khurshid certified?
Haris Khurshid lists: MBA; CFA.
Does Haris Khurshid coach full time?
No. He coaches alongside his day job as a fund manager. He works with a small number of motivated people.
Which startup sectors does Haris focus on?
As a Plug and Play mentor, he works with startups in SaaS, Fintech and Healthcare.
How do I contact Haris Khurshid?
Send Haris a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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