What I offer
Experiences
Fractional CFO/COO at Startups & Small Businesses
As a fractional CFO, I support multiple startups & small businesses with financial management and planning, fundraising, annual reporting, operations management, regulatory compliance, and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders including investors, banks, lawyers, and accountants.
Interim CFO/COO for new PE fund + Investment Platform
Structured initial private equity real estate fund targeting £25m and IRR of 15%, delivering fund and tax structure, fund terms, PPM, LP agreement, and compliance framework. Conducted market research & developed business plan for a PE investment platform, securing maximum UK Smart Grant.
Interim CFO/COO of Crowdfunding Platform
Developed the legal & regulatory framework for fintech crowdfunding platform, gaining AR status and third party AIFM, and delivering a fully compliant platform with robust KYC & AML processes. Structured & executed the first retail digital securities offering in the UK for equity in a property SPV.
CO-CEO & CFO of European Niche Luxury Goods Group
Led fundraising, acquisition and restructuring of three premium brands in Germany and UK to build a digitally focused niche luxury goods group. Held responsibility for group finance, operations, and digital strategy delivering a turnaround, profitable growth strategy and successful exit to PE.
CFO of VC-backed Online Media Startup
Led two rounds of equity raises totalling €19M (Apax/Index) as well as the restructuring of the group following the 2000 tech crash, pivoting from advertising to consumer research and price comparison, and closing two offices, resulting in a 60% reduction in operating costs.
M&A Analyst at London Investment Banks
Contributed to the execution of cross-border M&A transactions, conducting financial analysis, due diligence, market research, financial modelling, valuations, and preparing client presentations.