Who we are
The operating mind behind CFO Matrix
Ankit Sarawagi has spent over a decade building finance functions inside startups and growth stage companies.
His work spans accounting, fundraising, financial operations, and system design across multiple geographies. He has supported founders through scale, investor diligence, and moments where clarity made the difference between confidence and hesitation.
Through CFO Matrix, Ankit documents the patterns he has seen repeat as companies grow, with a focus on finance that supports decisions, earns trust, and holds up under pressure.
How CFO Matrix Was Built
Published Work and Featured Columns
A selection of articles, interviews, and columns where Ankit’s work on finance and growth has been published. Each piece draws from real operating experience and examines how financial decisions shape outcomes inside growing companies.
Proven Finance Leader
11+ years across USA, India, and UAE, guiding startups through fundraising, due diligence, and growth.
Built finance functions through early stage ambiguity, fundraising cycles, and scale inflection points. Hands on experience that shows up when decisions carry real financial consequences.
Investor Confidence
Trust built through repeatable reporting, clear assumptions, and structured execution.
Relentless Ownership
Known for accountability and availability, problems solved and outcomes delivered. Issues addressed early, decisions pushed forward, execution carried through.
Founders work with a finance partner who stays accountable during pressure moments.
Cross-Industry Insight
Experience across SaaS, EdTech, wellness, and more, with global structures and regulatory depth.
Comfort navigating varied revenue models, compliance environments, and operating realities. Patterns recognized faster through exposure across industries and regions.