ThriveGrowth

Providing Fractional CFO services to various startups in Fintech, SaaS, E-commerce, Digital Marketing, and Sustainability.

Highlights:
•	Built 20+ financial models, resulting in $10m+ investments and an acquisition.
•	Collaborated with startups to extend runway by an average of four and a half months.
•	Advised on metrics dashboards, enhancing Founder understanding of unit economics.
•	Guided startups in successful completion of Seed rounds.
•	Led incorporation of India "tech hub" entity and UK office setup for an Australian fintech, including FCA license application.
•	Raised venture debt funding, extended Fintech startup's runway.
•	Advised on share option schemes using Seedlegals and Vestd.
•	Implemented financial tech stacks for scalable growth.
•	Assisted startups in expanding their operations to the US market, providing strategic guidance and overseeing the successful establishment of US subsidiaries.

Fractional CFO

SHAY CPA P.C.

Fractional CFO helping investment backed companies with a range of services from financial modelling, fundraising to systems and processes.

NatWest Accelerator

The NatWest Accelerator supports and empowers UK entrepreneurs to scale their businesses to the next level.

Mentor

Wilbe | Home for entrepreneurial scientists

Wilbe educates, builds and invests in scientists solving some of the world's hardest problems. Based in London, Wilbe works with scientists from leading research hubs from Cambridge, Imperial, Oxford in the UK to Max Planck in German.

Finance Lead

Highview Power

Highview Power is a technology company which has developed the CryoBattery, a proprietary solution to extending wind and solar energy throughout the day. The company is now positioned to roll out the technology on a commercial basis. Involved from the very early stages to c. £200m valuation.

•	Raised £55m (equity and debt) over 5 rounds, with thorough investor engagement and due diligence.
•	Pioneered go-to-market strategy for proprietary CryoBattery technology.
•	Secured £22m grant funding for commercial and innovation efforts.
•	Developed finance, legal, IT, HR functions to sustain growth.
•	Implemented scalable systems including Xero, Receipt Bank, CapDesk, and more.
•	Spearheaded Corporate Governance policies.
•	Led tax strategy, including transfer pricing, patent box, and R&D tax credits.
•	Setup US subsidiary included navigating regulatory requirements, coordinating legal processes, and liaising with local stakeholders for seamless entry into the US market.

Finance Director

ENGIE

Assistant Reporting Accountant

Publicis Groupe

Senior Management Accountant

I help you grow and scale your business as an outsourced CFO. Through the company I founded, ThriveGrowth, I get to do what I love: support startups and SMEs with my finance expertise. With nearly two decades of finance experience — six as the Finance Director of a technology startup — I know what it means to step into a fast-paced business and pinpoint areas for growth.

During my six years at the aforementioned startup, I:

•	Helped it grow from 10 to 50 people
•	Raised £55m over 6 rounds
•	Created a finance function and the necessary team
•	Enabled the company to expand abroad
•	Watched as the company almost went under and helped turn it around 
•	Grew its valuation to £200m 

Now, I bring everything I’ve learned to founders and entrepreneurs through ThriveGrowth. With real hands-on experience, I can help at each stage of your journey (startup, growing, scaling). If you need a CFO, advisor, consultant, or mentor to help you grow your company, get in touch.

👉🏽Schedule a call: https://calendly.com/thrive-growth
👉🏽Email me: enquiries@thrivegrowth.co.uk
👉🏽Call: 0203 920 8210

Rakesh Shah

Experienced Energy Solutions

After 11 successful years working for a large corporate energy supplier across different markets, I took my experience and passion for working hard into starting Experienced Energy Solutions, which has been set up to give business energy users, transparency and trusted energy consulting.

Managing Director

Experienced Solar & EV Solutions Limited

At ESEV we identified a problem our customers face within the Renewables market. The transition to renewables can be demanding on time and resources, and complex for customers. Often there is a need to involve numerous companies on the journey to renewables/self-generation, from initial energy consumption review and solution development, to identification and installation of technology.

There is then the task of arranging for aftercare and the sale of excess energy that a Solar system can over-generate which you either cannot use on site or store following installation, so rather than allowing that excess generated energy to just go back to the grid you can take advantage of Ofgem’s Smart Export Guarantee (SEG), which is currently sat at 5p/pkwh. In response to this, we wanted to create a simplified service offering which enables our customers to achieve their sustainability goals, reduce their energy costs and create a revenue stream through one partnership.

We have created a market leading service offer - the ‘EES Export Solar Basket’. This is our inhouse Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) whereby once we have installed our renewable technology on your site (Solar PV / Battery Storage) we can add you into our ‘EES Export Solar Basket’ which will purchase all excess energy from you that is generated over and above what you can either consume or store.

Birmingham Net Zero 

As a co-founder of Birmingham Net Zero Limited, it is very important to me to help support the Birmingham community spearhead the UK in becoming the first major city on the road towards net zero.

Founder

npower Business Solutions

Solutions led job role understanding current & new customer energy journeys. Responsible for selling fixed and flexible supply contracts in the over 10 GWH energy space for gas and power. Also provide energy solutions and risk management propositions. Prospecting, developing and retaining business customers within the TPI market space. Offer strong generation service propositions also.

Client Lead

Strategic field based role which involves driving new business acquisitions through a solutions focused approach within the consultant/TPI market space. Responsible for prospecting, generating and developing new business & ongoing partnerships through Supply (Gas & Power - Fixed and Flex), Risk and Energy Management Services, Metering and Generation Services.

Client Executive

RWE npower

In-direct Key Accounts Manager (I&C)

New Connections Account Manager (I&C)

Business Movers - Industrial & Commercial (I&C)

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Business Movers Account Manager (I&C)

Npower Business

Winback & Retention Team, Business Consultant - Small-Medium Enterprises (SME)

Renewals Business Consultant (Small-Medium Enterprises)

After 11 successful years with a leading corporate energy supplier across diverse markets, I realised the need for a service that puts transparency and trust at the heart of energy consulting. That vision led to the creation of Experienced Energy Solutions, where we empower businesses to take control of their energy use with clarity, efficiency, and confidence.

Our mission is simple: to provide businesses with trusted guidance and tailored solutions for navigating the complexities of the energy market while driving sustainability and cost efficiency.

We specialise in:

• Flexible Procurement Contracts (Including Baskets) – Gas & Power, with comprehensive Risk Management Services
• Fixed Procurement Contracts – Gas & Power
• Energy Management Systems & Solutions – Helping businesses optimise energy usage
• Generation Services & PPAs – Supporting renewable energy projects (Wind, Solar, AD, Biomass)
• Site Surveys & Efficiency Opportunities – Including LED rollouts, CHP systems, water, heating, and temperature controls
• Siteworks & New Connections – Infrastructure planning and execution

Whether you're looking to reduce costs, improve energy efficiency, or transition to renewable solutions, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

If you're interested in exploring how we can help your business, reach out at hello@experiencedenergy.co.uk

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