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The illiquidity dilemma One of the key characteristics of early-stage investments is that the share positions held in the ventures are often illiquid until the very end of the journey: the exit. Venture-backed companies lack the centralized infrastructure of exchanges like the NYSE, making it difficult to match demand and supply and facilitate transactions. This …

Liquidity before the exit: an intro to secondary transactions for VC-backed companies Read More »

Financial management of a high-growth company can be as unpredictable as the weather. That’s why, at an early stage, you need to think about every potential financial scenario your business can find itself in. Optimizing your financial model is key. A well thought out financial model gives you a clear and realistic view of your …

What are best practices to financial modelling for start-ups and scale-ups? Read More »

Not having a solid financial model can (eventually) wreck your venture. We know, you know … So, when you think about a financial model, you might think of a few numbers on an excel sheet, but unfortunately: A solid financial model is a bit more complicated than that. In order to get a clear and …

Why lacking a solid financial model can (eventually) hamper your venture Read More »

As a start-up in life science looking for funding, you need to sell a story and a vision. However, before you approach any investor, it is important that you prepare in order to maximize your chances of success. That is why I want to give you five things to contemplate before you even start thinking …

Five things you need before you start fundraising Read More »

Are you planning to set up a new company? Chances are you are a highly skilled scientist or innovator, fully dedicated to your business idea. Yet, having a brilliant idea or new product is just the first step. In order to be successful, any new business in life sciences or deep tech needs to get …

Five steps to set up your business for success from the start  Read More »

Promising start-ups and scale-ups generally employ very clever technical people, buzzing with ideas and ambition. A biotech start-up will have profound knowledge of developing innovative medicines, for example, but how does it fully secure funding for its research & development? That’s where a fractional CFO comes in. He or she can help you to ensure …

Why hiring a fractional CFO is essential for your success  Read More »