Charlotte Ketelaar is the founder and chief executive officer of Capwave AI, an AI-powered capital readiness platform that helps early-stage founders raise smarter and faster. With over 15 years of experience in capital markets, Charlotte has raised more than $400m for high-growth companies and built a boutique investment bank known for helping startups secure Series A and B funding.
Frustrated by the inefficiencies and inequities in early-stage fundraising, Charlotte launched Capwave to modernize how capital flows. Capwave leverages AI to assess pitch readiness, match startups with aligned investors based on real behavior, and automate investor engagement. Under Charlotte’s leadership, the platform has quickly become a go-to for founders navigating the complexities of venture capital.
Charlotte is a sought-after speaker, advisor, and operator at the intersection of fintech and venture. She regularly works with accelerators, venture firms, and startup ecosystems across North America. At Capwave, she combines deep financial expertise with a founder-first mindset to build scalable, equitable solutions that reshape early-stage fundraising.
