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Sara Tillim

Partner atWave CapitalCalifornia
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Sara Adler is a General Partner at Wave Capital. She previously led corporate development and M&A at Facebook, Dropbox, and Airbnb.

What Sara can write

Writes checks ofNot reported
Comes in atSeedCan lead the round
Ownership target7-10%At first check
Best routeA short note on LinkedInA warm intro from a founder they backed works better.

Career

  1. Facebook
  2. Dropbox
  3. Airbnb
  4. Wave Capital · General Partner
    Now

Focus

MarketplacesConsumerSaaSEnterpriseEcommerce

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Who is Sara Tillim?

Sara Adler is a General Partner at Wave Capital. She previously led corporate development and M&A at Facebook, Dropbox, and Airbnb.

How much does Sara Tillim invest?

Wave Capital has not reported a check size. It invests at seed.

How do I pitch Sara Tillim?

A warm intro from a founder Wave Capital backed works best. A short LinkedIn note with one line on traction is the next best route.

What did Sara Tillim do before Wave Capital?

Facebook; Dropbox; Airbnb.

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