Global Investment Advisory

•	Support and lead M&A, private equity, and portfolio management initiatives for midmarket and growth-stage clients, focusing on industrials, technology, and consumer sectors, with an emphasis on enhancing shareholder value through strategic acquisitions and investments.
	•	Direct global investment strategies across the US, Asia Pacific, and Middle East, overseeing deal origination, financing, and portfolio oversight for diverse clients, including midmarket rollups and technology-focused firms.
	•	Provide interim operational leadership to portfolio companies, leveraging extensive experience in operational optimization to improve financial performance and scalability, particularly in challenging market conditions.

Senior Consultant, M&A and Private Equity

Early-Stage Investments

•	Provide strategic guidance to early-stage companies in technology, SaaS and other sectors, structuring investments and supporting operational growth through financial planning, corporate structuring, and market expansion strategies.

Angel Investor / Advisor

Defence Sector Investments

•	Advised defence sector clients on development strategies, focusing on integrating technology and training solutions to enhance operational and financial outcomes.
	•	Cultivated relationships with global defence stakeholders, including NATO, to support strategic growth and investment opportunities in the sector.

Advisor

Defence Sector Transactions

•	Supported defence sector transactions by developing and presenting strategic bids for military training and maintenance contracts in the GCC, securing opportunities to expand client presence.
	•	Collaborated with regional partners to align investment strategies with market demands, ensuring operational and financial alignment.

Consultant

Royal Air Force (RAF)

•	Managed high-value assets (£200M+), leading teams to achieve operational excellence and financial efficiency in mission-critical environments.
•	Gained first-hand leadership and management experience from: 1) combat operations, 2) training delivery, 3) real-time operations management, and 4) defence procurement.

Senior Officer, Pilot, and Qualified Helicopter Instructor

Business Leader & Strategic Advisor | Emerging Technology | Defence & Security | Private Equity & Corporate Finance

Seasoned financial professional, with over 20 years global experience, currently leading on M&A, private equity, and portfolio management - complemented with operational leadership experience across a broad range of sectors. 

Formerly, a senior Royal Air Force officer & pilot, I now serve as an advisor, executing high-value transactions; occasionally, providing interim operational oversight for active investments, across the US, Asia Pacific, and LatAm.

I specialise in structuring complex deals, building consensus among stakeholders, enhancing shareholder value, and driving operational efficiency (when required).

My expertise spans identifying high-potential opportunities, optimizing financial performance, and delivering measurable outcomes, underpinned by strategic insight and operational acumen.

Core Competencies: Deal Structuring | Portfolio Management | Operational Oversight | Relationship Management

Dan Collingridge-Padbury

Athena Labs

Co-founder of Digital Technology and Political PR Marketing Agency

Co-Founder

Web3Marketing.org

Host

Westminster Digital

Experienced political strategist having overseen digital strategy on 4+ National Election Campaigns.

Campaign Strategist

SureCloud

Growth Manager

Lawya

Leading Growth for Lawya, a venture-backed law-tech startup on a mission to revolutionize how ordinary people interact with the law.

Growth Lead

Algomo

Head of Growth

Growth Associate

Bumblebee Design

I am a Digital Marketing specialist for Bumblebee Design, a full-service Web Design and DM agency specialising in strategic growth and conversion optimisation for Startup and SME's.

Digital Marketing Executive

Quarks Interactive

Marketing Officer for Quarks Interactive, a post seed Durham startup seeking to disrupt the Ed-Tech and Gaming Industries with visualised Quantum Puzzles.

Marketing Officer

Fabio's LLC

Event's and Marketing Manager for Nightclub based in Durham.

Event's and Marketing Manager

Rotate Durham 

While at university I founded and grew a successful events business including the flag ship brand Rotate, Durham's most popular weekly DJ night. 

I've moved on but the brand is still going strong to this day!

Founder and Manager

Co-Founder at AthenaLabs.com - Web3 Growth Experts

Hi, i'm Charlie. I'm a Web3 marketing expert, political strategist and multiple time founder. 

I’m a founder at Athena Labs. One of Europes leading Web3 marketing agencies. 

Athena Labs in Numbers:
- $100M+ Token Value Created
- 250M+ Social Media Impressions
- 20M+ Video Engagements Inspired
- 10 Athenians and counting

I'm an experienced political campaign strategist and have worked on and managed digital on 10+ election campaigns in the UK and abroad

In my spare time I sail dingy's competitively and have won trophies at national and international levels for the flying 15 class.

I’m an Angel investor primarily focused on saas and fintech. Fee free to drop me a DM, I’m interested to hear your ideas.

Websites:
AthenaLabs.com
AthenaTechnologies.co.uk

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