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From startup to scale up – expert financial strategies for sustainable growth

For UK scaleups pursuing rapid growth or international expansion! On 26 March, FD's James Douglas and Sonny Bangar, experts in international advisory, are offering free 1:1 consultations! They'll cover questions on financial management, capital raising, governance and long-term value creation. Appointments are first come, first served—sign up today!

9am – 5pm GMT 26 March 2025 + Add to calendar Cambridge Office 214, St John's Innovation Centre

Are you ready to take your startup to the next level? Join us for an exclusive drop-in clinic where you can ask two experienced CFOs from US and the UK, with over 50 years combined experience your most pressing questions you are facing with your startup's finances like:

  • How can you establish a robust foundation to scale your startup successfully?
  • Is expanding to the US the right move for your business?
  • What are the common considerations to make when expanding into the US market?
  • What are the key elements to considering preparing a fundraising pitch?
  • How can you set yourself up for success when planning an exit?
We are here to answer these questions and more. Meet industry experts James Douglas (US Advisory Partner) and Sonny Bangar (UK Advisory Leader) from Frazier and Deeter’s International Advisory team. With extensive experience in financial management, governance, capital raising, international expansion, long-term value creation, and exit planning, James and Sonny are ready to provide you with invaluable insights and guidance. 

Event details: 
  •  Date:  Wednesday, 26th March
  • Time:  From 10AM to 6PM – 45 mins time slots (First come first serve)
  • Location:  Office 214, St John's Innovation Centre
  • Format:  Free, no-obligation drop-in clinic

Don't miss this opportunity to gain expert advice and support tailored to your company's growth and international expansion goals. Whether you're targeting rapid growth or planning your next big move, James and Sonny are here to help you succeed. 

James Douglas, US Advisory Partner, Frazier & Deeter:

James Douglas, CPA, brings over two decades of experience and leads FD’s Office of the CFO service line. Focusing on assisting growing organizations across the CFO suite, he specializes in helping organizations prepare for transactions and fundraising, execute expansion strategies and business & financial process improvement. Prior to joining FD, he served large, highly acquisitive multinational public companies as an Audit Partner at a Big Four firm and as a CFO at a pre-IPO Softbank-backed Fintech in the United States.

 Sonny Bangar, Head of UK Advisory, Frazier & Deeter:

With a focus on fast-growing UK SME clients in tech-enabled professional services, Sonny supports both domestic and international expansion, particularly into the US market. As a former strategic and operational board-level CFO, he has successfully partnered with CEOs to navigate complex change and transformation initiatives across both public and private organizations. He is skilled in tax planning, structuring, and raising debt and equity capital. His expertise includes building and leading high-performing global finance teams and optimizing processes through outsourcing and standardization. Additionally, he has a proven track record in executing M&A and divestiture transactions, driving cost control initiatives, and overseeing corporate turnaround projects. 

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