Meet the Founder
The Founder
Over the years, I’ve raised over $250 million across continents. Whether as a banker, an investor, or an operator – I have sat at every side of the table. But
more importantly, I’ve been in the rooms where founders lose time, clarity, confidence, and equity, often from trusting the
wrong people.
Ashford & Sterling Partners was built to end that cycle
I understand the pressure you’re under. The need to move fast. The weight of expectation. The frustration of being misunderstood by people who haven’t built what you’ve built. That’s why we do things differently.
We raise capital and:
raise confidence.
raise clarity.
raise conviction.
So, when you step into a room, you never walk in alone. You walk with us.
Let’s raise funds and build something for posterity.
Managing Partner, Ashford & Sterling Partners
(Outside of work, you’ll find me deep in a great book or watching football —
because perspective and pace matter, both in sport and in strategy.)

Your Journey Deserves More Than a Pitch — Open My Letter
To the Founder reading this,
I don’t know your name yet, but I already know a few things about you.
You’ve probably sacrificed sleep for strategy. You’ve smiled at investors when your stomach was in knots. You’ve carried weight that few around you can truly see.
Not just a business — but payroll, expectations, legacy, self-worth… all woven together.
I’ve been there — not as a founder perhaps, but in enough rooms and enough late-night calls to know that the world expects you to keep going, even when the path is unclear.
That’s why I built Ashford & Sterling Partners— not as a volume shop, not to churn deals, but to work shoulder-to-shoulder with a few exceptional builders.
When you walk into a room with me, you’re not walking in alone.
We don’t just raise capital. We raise confidence. We help founders gain clarity, structure, and positioning to win the trust of the world’s most discerning investors.
It’s quiet work. Precision work. Trusted work.
And it starts with a conversation.
So if any part of this note resonates with you — if you feel like it was written for you — let’s speak.
Warmly,
Rohit Rawat
Founder, Ashford & Sterling Partners

Make Your Next Move with Clarity and Confidence
Whether you’re selling your business, raising capital, or exploring strategic options — we’re here to guide you through it, every step of the way.
No pressure. Just real insight and a conversation that moves you forward.