FROM SEARCH TO SUCCESS: How We Delivered a Fundraising CFO for a High-Growth Tech Company

COMPANY SIZE

1-20 People

INDUSTRY

Fintech

SERVICE OFFERED

Learning & Development

Company Overview

A fast-growing technology company in the financial services industry required a Chief Financial Officer (CFO).  At first glance, it appeared to be a standard leadership hire. However, a closer review of the job description revealed this was no ordinary finance role, it was a C-Suite, Fundraising CFO.

The company needed more than someone to oversee checks, balances, and controls; they required an executive who could drive fundraising, secure investor confidence, and generate the capital necessary for scaling.

The Challenges

  • Filling a C-Suite role with significant fundraising responsibilities.
  • Finding candidates with proven track records in both finance leadership and capital generation.
  • ⁠Delivering within a tight turnaround time, leaving no room for trial and error

Our Solution

Targeted Headhunting

Through precision-driven LinkedIn outreach and executive headhunting, we identified highly qualified candidates with the right mix of fundraising expertise, leadership presence, and industry knowledge.

 

High-Caliber Shortlisting

Within days, four top-tier professionals were shortlisted. These were individuals with extensive experience, confidence, and proven success in raising capital for high-growth companies.

 

Client Alignment

The shortlist was presented to the client with structured profiles, ensuring alignment with both technical requirements and cultural fit. The strength of the pool immediately impressed the leadership team.

 

End-to-End Recruitment Support

From outreach to interviews and final negotiations, Proten managed the process with precision to guarantee efficiency and the right outcome.

The Result

Successful placement of a Fundraising CFO with strong capital-raising experience.
Fast turnaround, meeting client timelines despite the complexity of the role.
Achievement of Proten’s largest recruitment fee to date, reflecting the high-value nature of the placement.

The Impact

The successful hire gave the client not only the financial leadership they needed but also the fundraising expertise required to accelerate growth. This reinforced Proten’s ability to deliver on high-stakes, C-Suite mandates where accuracy and speed are critical.

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