EmergeOne | Fractional CFO services

EmergeOne is a leading consultancy providing fractional CFO support to venture backed tech startups from seed to Series B.

We help founders get the most out of their capital, streamline financials, and manage investor relations so they can focus on scaling. Examples of our support:

- Strategic Finance Execution and Oversight over finance operations
- Financial Planning and Analysis
- Board reporting, Investor relations and management
- Capital Raising, Fundraising Support, Due Diligence and Data room management
- Capital Management and Structuring
- Capital Allocation
- Financial modelling, forecasting, scenario planning, KPIs, metrics and reporting

Our clients are some of the fastest growing startups backed by funds like Hoxton Ventures, Stride, Playfair, Octopus, Outlier Ventures, Founders Factory and more.

Fractional CFO

Blue Ridge Partners

I've worked with DeepTech (mainly) founders for over 5 years, building the business and financial muscle behind their technology!

After exiting the angel group I cofounded, I found that I just couldn't stay away from startups, but I knew I didn't want to be a founder again...
So I started consulting for founders and quickly found that the business and finance stuff I knew so well was actually really hard for them. From deep in the weeds of building project management to creating and maintaining financial models to creating pitches for complex tech, I thoroughly enjoyed the nights-and-weekends work of supporting founders.

When my family moved from the US to the UK in 2022, I transitioned my "hobby" from nights-and-weekends into a real job, and now, I help founders make sense of their strategy, business, and finances full time!

DeepTech Fractional CFO and Venture Builder

Octiocor

Leading finance and product teams for AI image analysis start up spun out of Cambridge University.
Building product management function and larger company operations to translate academic research into commercial-grade technology
Projecting complex cash needs to inform hiring employees, onboarding contractors, fundraising, and completing grant applications.
Pitching with CEO to potential venture and angel investors for seed round fundraising.
Working with accountants to ensure all regulatory filings (e.g. VAT, R&D, etc) are accurate and timely to maximize cash in the bank.

Fractional CFO / COO

MCA funding company

Provided financial and operational leadership as fractional CFO of fast growing Merchant Cash Advance (MCA) funder.
Advised strategic changes to adapt to quickly changing economic conditions in high risk business lending environment.
Created detailed financial models to inform internal decision making and communicate business / economics to potential outside investors.
Created cash management systems to better understand cash inflows and outflows and better manage ongoing operations.
Led push for a data-first culture using analytics to make better decisions.
Informed strategy by identifying previously-unseen opportunities using existing data.
Guided and built full analytical stack, from data stores through visualizations.

Capital One

Intrapreneurially built and ran analytics function inside ~$80M Identity Services business unit from scratch.
Directly managed 4 analysts and influenced the work of 6 data scientists, 7 data engineers / analysts, and multiple tech teams; officially and unofficially mentored numerous team members.
Built and managed credit governance process for $10M's in marginal enterprise value from over 20 credit decisions. 
Product Manager for AI / ML team, influencing internal and external stakeholders on strategy by demonstrating value generated by and potential value from new products.
Represented Digital Identity analytics group in monthly VP+ Authentication Council Working Group; created and presented numerous data-centric VP+ presentations on strategy, value-added, enterprise partnership needs, etc.
Created and maintained data sets and visualizations sourcing data from across the enterprise, including customer, fraud, behavioral analytics, credit card transaction, click-stream / UI data, etc.
Worked extensively with product managers, fraud analysts, and tech teams to understand needs and deliver solutions.

Analytics Lead: CIO Tech Excellence award 2019 (top 3 of over 1,800 tech teams) 
Analytics Lead: Circle of Excellence award 2021 (top 2 of over 1,000 product teams)

Senior Analytics Lead - Digital Identity

University of Virginia

Taught entrepreneurial topics as adjunct faculty at UVA's School of Engineering and Applied Science.
Lecturer for New Product Development and Entrepreneurial Finance courses, creating numerous adaptations and improvement to course curricula.

Lecturer

CAV Angels

Operationalized, managed, and grew UVA-oriented angel investment network.
Performed in depth due diligence on companies and write comprehensive memos on investibility of startups. 
Negotiated deal terms, execute investments, and lead ongoing efforts to provide support to portfolio companies in business development, hiring, additional fundraising, etc.
Formed and executed strategy for creating educational material for first-time angel investors.
Created and ran program to train and manage over twenty student fellows and interns responsible for augmenting due diligence efforts.
Built data-centric platform to manage deal pipeline, due diligence data, and member input; created roadmap to expand platform to scale to other universities and angel groups with the goal of using ML to automate portions of deal process.

Co-Founder, President

S&P Global

Leader on implementation team of newly launched product: semi-custom business intelligence software for regional and community banks. 
Co-created operational model and scrum set up allowing product to scale from 5 to 42 customers in under two years.
Advised C-suite customers / stakeholders on product adoption and usage as a technical project manager.
Advised management on reorganization of ~20 person implementation team.
Mentored and instructed tech colleagues in the nuances of the banking and finance industries.
Created custom and semi-custom ETL's and presentations to integrate disparate data silos into a single source of truth.

Manager / BI Implementation Consultant and Engineer

FI Consulting

Built multiple custom software systems in Freddie Mac's Multifamily division as technology and data engineer.
Owned deal management system organizing and analyzing data for over $20b in deals each year.
Interfaced with executive-level clients on application requirements, functionality, and enhancements.
Designed, developed, implemented, and maintained custom IT and reporting solutions.
Actively involved in SDLC, including system specification and design, programming, testing, documenting, user-training, deploying, and post-implementation activities.
Managed junior colleagues through multiple enhancement projects.

Technology and Data Consultant

Foxhall Capital Management

Member of Investment Committee managing over $750 million in quantitative investment strategies
Proactively identified and researched quantitative investment ideas using back testing and data mining techniques on large historical price datasets; presented findings to Investment Committee
Implemented quantitative investment strategies requiring monthly rebalancing of over 5,000 separately managed accounts and daily monitoring of global stock, bond, and commodity index prices

Portfolio Manager

I partner with world class researchers, visionaries, and entrepreneurs to turn their DeepTech technology into highly scalable startups.
From pre-formation to scaling, I come along side founders to augment their efforts, teach new skills, and establish rigor and structure.
Through fractional and project-based work, I have enabled my pre-Series A clients to raise over $30m combined through equity, debt, and grant funding.

David Sade, CFA

Testhouse

Global CFO

Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors

Implemented Board Governance best practices with my fellow Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors council members as Non-Executive Director and member of the Audit, Finance and Risk Committee.

Co-Opted Director

FMG BUSINESS CONSULTING LTD

Financial strategy and Operations strategy consultant, facilitating effective decision-making. 

‣ Provided strategic financial leadership to tech startups, demonstrating expertise in financial modelling, investor relations, and fundraising.
‣ Facilitated data-driven decision-making through robust financial analysis, the design and implementation of manufacturing KPIs, and robust financial planning & analysis.
‣ Developed sophisticated forecasting models to guide long-term business strategy, and optimised cash flow management for tech startups.
‣ Fostered a culture of innovation, encouraging the development and implementation of cutting-edge financial solutions.

Torrmi

Led a robotics software startup recognized as a Top 3 Robotics startup to watch in Europe.

‣ Accelerated robotics development by providing reusable software components.
‣ Created vision and roadmap for innovative products addressing critical shortages in the robotics sector.
‣ Excelled in investor relations and startup operations.
‣ Co-developed robotics software products, showcasing ability to drive innovation in tech-enabled businesses.

Xihelm

Spearheaded financial and operational reporting for an AI-based robotic harvesting agritech startup. Led cross-functional teams in new product development, meeting critical milestones and securing design customers for prototype deployment.

‣ Built robots for agritech, and focused on improving profitability through strategic product development and operational efficiencies.
‣ Developed and delivered clear financial communications to diverse stakeholders, including board members and investors.

COO & CFO

Oncimmune

Led Finance and Operations functions for a £135m+ AIM-listed immuno-diagnostics developer.

‣ Provided strategic commercial and financial leadership.
‣ Managed operations and global commercial distribution of the Early CDT Lung medical device.
‣ Drove significant growth by negotiating and structuring innovative deals in difficult geographies with significant regulatory hurdles.
‣ Restructured global operations, bringing production in-house and championing ERP implementation.
‣ Streamlined existing business processes to enhance operational efficiency through process reengineering and technology adoption.
‣ Implemented comprehensive budgeting and forecasting processes across multiple departments, aligning financial resources with strategic objectives.
‣ Spearheaded cost reduction initiatives, resulting in substantial savings without compromising quality or performance.
‣ Optimised cash flow management strategies, ensuring liquidity and supporting business growth initiatives.
‣ Led implementation of SAP ERP system, and established and maintained robust internal controls to ensure financial integrity and mitigate risks.
‣ Restructured the programme management function, significantly reducing costs and improving project delivery times.
‣ Managed quarterly board reporting of all key functions, including CEO office, commercial, financial, operational and scientific / R&D.

Global VP of Finance & Operations

Provided expert consulting in strategy, operations, and startup scale-up. Conducted financial viability analyses for board commercial negotiations and designed target operating models for regulatory compliance in banking.

‣ Helped companies scale up operations and expand into new markets. Provided strategic consulting in finance and operations across various industries.
‣ Performed financial viability analysis to support board-level decision making and commercial  negotiations within a crisis environment for an airport at the start of the global pandemic.
‣ Led post-acquisition integration of a €22m revenue ice cream production business; presided over strategic reviews, driving operational improvements and expansion plans.
‣ Implemented strategic initiatives that significantly improved company profitability and shareholder value.
‣ Conducted M&A assessments and evaluated investment opportunities and provided recommendations to maximise returns and minimise risk.

Strategy and Operations Manager

Barclays

Managed regulatory-driven transformation programs, complete with risk assessment and compliance overhaul. 

‣ Designed the architecture of the target operating model (TOM) for the Wealth Structural Reform Programme.
‣ Ensured strict compliance with financial regulations and industry standards across all operations.
‣ Improved performance through the regulatory-driven digital transformation programs.

Strategy Consultant, VP

Massive Analytic

Scaled operations for data analytics and holography R&D startups. Successfully raised seed and series A financing through effective investor relations.

‣ Scaled operations for deep tech startup in data analytics and holography.
‣ Facilitated investor relations; secured investments through strategic investor pitches.
‣ Managed key client and other stakeholders relationships with defence sector leaders.

Head of Operations

INSEAD

Developed strong cross-cultural communication skills in a diverse, multicultural environment.

"With three fully-integrated campuses in Europe, Asia and the Middle East, and over 80 different nationalities in the classroom, no other business school offers such a multicultural experience. The accelerated 10-month curriculum develops successful, thoughtful leaders and entrepreneurs who create value for their organisations and their communities. Our alumni often say that their year at INSEAD was life-changing."

source: http://mba.insead.edu/home/

INSEAD MBA, Class of December 2014

C-level executive, INSEAD MBA, Chartered Accountant (ACCA) and certified Financial Risk Manager (FRM) with 20+ years of experience leading tech-enabled businesses. 

Non-Executive Director with the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors (CIIA), and member of its Audit, Finance and Risk Committee.

My expertise spans Finance & Operations across Technology, Biotech and Financial Services.

I build high-performing teams by fostering trust and a psychologically-safe working environment. My leadership is people-centric, inspiring, and result-driven.


Maria Ghibu, FRM

📊 Forecasting has evolved from static models to dynamic, real-time insight.

Tools like Float Cash Flow Forecasting bring accounting data and forecasting together, helping CFOs see liquidity in motion and test outcomes before decisions are made.

 🚀 Visibility shouldn’t slow growth but strengthen it.

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Maria Ghibu FRM

Chief Financial Officer | Non-Executive Director | talks about #finance #operations #acquisitions #fundraising #risk #governance #tech #AI #automation #robotics |

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