I'm an expert in corporate finance, financial forecasting, and company valuation.
I have experience at the global investment banks Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse before I moved into the start-up world as Head of Operations at Velocity Black, which we sold to Capital One in 2023.
A long time ago I was a British Army Commando officer.
What I offer
Finding financing frustrating?
I can help small businesses understand how to raise money from investors, and help them prepare for a fund raise, sale, or IPO.
Non-financial founder? No problem - I’ll help you understand the basics.
Click 'Learn More' to read about our recent successful sale of Velocity Black to Capital One.
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Start Up Mentoring
Complex problems? Conflicting priorities? In need of a sounding-board?
I love helping ambitious start-up execs define and realise their goals, avoid pitfalls or seize opportunities.
Experiences
Angel Investor
I have built a portfolio of angel investments across a number of different geographies and industries.
I like to be an active investor, providing experience, advice, or contacts to the founders of each investee company, as they require.
Head of Operations - Velocity Black
I was the Head of Operations at a start up that became a global digital concierge business.
Alongside my operations role, I worked on the successful sale of Velocity Black to Capital One for $300mn.
Investment Research Analyst - Investment Banking
My role during 8 years at Goldman Sachs and Credit Suisse was to value companies, identify investment opportunites, and make investment recommendations to clients.
These clients included the worlds largest hedge funds, asset managers, pensions funds, and sovereign wealth funds.
British Army Commando Officer
I served for 9 years worldwide as an Army Commando Officer, including deploying to Afghanistan in 2006-7.
I’d particularly love to hear from any veteran now in the start-up universe or looking for guidance on early career transition.
MA, University of Cambridge
I studied Natural Sciences, specialising in organic chemistry. Yep. I can’t believe I was once an chemist either.
Enthusiastic Amateur Athlete
Your most healthiest self is your most effective self. I love trying new activities, and will happily demonstrate my ineptitude at anything exertive, from watersports to racket sports to endurance events and everything in between.
