Simon Demarmels
Growth strategy, interim fundraising support, financial planning, and project management for companies in all stages.
Since 2020, I’ve had the privilege of working with over 60 startups and scale-ups at various maturity stages and across a range of industries. While most of these engagements have been, or are, focused on raising financing (Seed to Series C) in one way or another, these projects continuously give me the opportunity to look under the hood and see what it takes to build and scale different types of companies. I’ve seen how products come to life, what works (and what doesn’t) when going to market, and how to navigate the challenges of managing both internal and external stakeholders—from shareholders and board members to employees.Every company is different, but the common thread is that growth is never straightforward. Working with teams to figure out what’s actually driving their business, how to structure their financials in a way that makes sense to investors, and set up processes that make scaling easier instead of harder is what I find exciting. I enjoy helping founders and teams cut through complexity and focus on what truly moves the needle so they can build companies that are not just investable, but sustainable.
Fundraising support
You might be thinking about raising another round of funding soon and don't have the time or resources to run an effective process. Maybe you're raising capital for the first or second time so you can finally start paying yourselves a salary. Or you could be ready to sell your company after years of hard work.In either case, being adequately prepared is absolutely crucial.
Financial planning & Growth strategy
Your company might be showing first signs of customer traction. Or maybe you've already got a validated business with solid growth.A robust business plan is crucial in order to properly visualize and communicate the next few steps along your growth trajectory.
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