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?? Inside the minds of top CFOs Fast-growing companies come with fast-moving demands, and the finance team feels that pressure more than anyone. At our recent CFO Breakfast for Growth, we gathered a panel of experienced CFOs to share their top strategies for tackling the financial and operational challenges that come with scaling. ?? Like our post if you'd like an invite to our next event!

From enduring Amazon’s intense due diligence to scaling Funding Circle from 100 to 1,500 employees, Alysha Randall has mastered the art of navigating chaos. Alysha shared her top tips for CFOs in high-growth companies Check out Alysha’s insights in this carousel or read her in-depth interview with Eleanor Hill via the link in the comments ??

?? Warning - fire hazard in the office ?? When your newest hire is a yo-yo champion, you have to admire the skills. Grzegorz Piwowarek has got moves so sick he made the camera man dizzy ?? #Yoyo #Champion

Managing foreign currency loans got you stressed? You’re not alone! Market fluctuations can disrupt even the best-laid plans. To bring clarity, we’re introducing the main four hedging strategies to help you keep your financial planning stable.

From surviving Amazon’s brutal due diligence to scaling Funding Circle from 100 to 1,500 employees, Alysha Randall has built a career out of successfully navigating chaos. Now a fractional CFO, she helps startups transform disorder into growth. Here, she spills her hard-earned career secrets.

Are you a VC managing investments across multiple currencies? Fed up with FX unpredictability giving you planning headaches? You’re not alone—most funds we speak to face the same challenge. Moonfire did too, until they discovered Bound. Interested in how they streamlined management fees and captured upside? Read their story. Thanks for the Insights Nicholas Lowden Moonfire

Borrowing in a foreign currency? ? Understanding and managing the risks is crucial. We've put together a guide to help you navigate these challenges. Check it out!

What a way to start the day…fundraising, M&A, and IPO insights over breakfast with Nandan Shinkre and Vagelis Kollintzas, Head of European Technology and EMEA Head of Financial Technology at Jefferies at our recent CFO Breakfast for Growth, held in the awesome Creandum offices on Carnaby Street. Here are the top takeaways for finance teams? from Jefferies’ experts: ? Fintech rebound on the horizon: Stabilising valuations suggest the ‘fintech winter’? may be coming to an end. ?Fundraising requires more rigour than ever: Today’s investors expect rigorous diligence, transparency, and solid financial frameworks – as an absolute minimum. Not just a good growth story! ?Governance is a must, not an option: A robust governance and compliance framework is essential for companies considering public markets. ?IPO and M&A outlook is trending upwards: While the US remains attractive for large IPOs, the UK’s regulatory changes are opening new doors. Cash-rich buyers are primed for? M&A activity as we head into 2025. Bottom line: resilience, clear governance, and a sustainable approach to growth are key for finance leaders today. ??♀? Let us know in the comments if you'd like an invite to our next event!

?? We all like to think we’re rational, but let’s be real: we’re all prone to biases that can throw our decision-making off track. Whether you’re picking the right stock or figuring out how to manage FX risk, those sneaky mental shortcuts can lead you astray. At TreasurySpring’s recent Tea & Treasury event, the brilliant Dr. Sabrina Cohen-Hatton KFSM shared her insights on how to outsmart these biases. Here are?her 3 steps to beat the Bias with Decision Controls.

?? What a fantastic breakfast event! A massive thank you to everyone who joined at Creandum's lovely office. Our speakers offered great insights on fundraising, keeping financial control during hyper-growth, and tech priorities for 2025. ?? Catherine Birkett Alysha Randall Marita Cavalcanti A special shoutout to our partners at Jefferies for their updates on market dynamics, IPOs, M&A, and key investor KPIs for the year ahead. ?? Vagelis Kollintzas Nandan Shinkre ?? Thanks for co-hosting the event with us Embat It was a brilliant opportunity to connect and learn. If you’d like to join our next Breakfast Club event, sign up to be the first to know!