Zanda

We simply can't believe that the first half of the year has officially gone! 🤯How is everyone feeling about their journey so far? 🤔 Here at Zanda are proud to see our best performing month in July and are pumped to carry this energy through the second half 🏅 Here's our July funding recap: 👉 For suprise of no one, HealthTech is strongly championing the top spot in funding raised 🥇 This month we saw more of Series A funding rounds, which speaks on the positive investment climate at the moment. Sit tight to see how the next 6 months turn out in the funding world 👀 In case you are wondering if you missed this week's funding post - we will come back with the usual Friday Funding announcement next week! 👋

The market is buzzing and we have been busy talking to amazing candidates who are eager to take on new challenges. Meet our ✨candidates of the week✨, a brilliant bunch with a wealth of expertise and a passion for driving financial excellence. These candidates are ready to tackle all your business's financial matters head-on, so don't miss out on the opportunity to bring their invaluable skills and insights to your team! 🧠 Reach out to Andrew, Liz, Jane, Nick or Dav to find out more about these amazing candidates we are currently working with or ask us about our incredible network of finance leaders, if you require a different skill set for your startup. 🤝 #candidateoftheweek #availablecfo #financehires

Just like all the athletes that have been smashing their personal bests across the Euros, Wimbledon and now the Olympics, Zanda has also just closed July with a record month! 🏃♂️➡️ It feels great to kick off Q3 with some of the best results we’ve seen since launching and to feel all the hard work from the past months paying off. We also celebrated 5 years of Zanda in July 🎂 Thank you to everyone that has been with us since the start of this journey and welcome to everyone who has recently joined the ride! Here’s to a golden summer 🥇 Check out what we have planned 👇 #execsearchfirm #startupnews #startupfinance

▶️10 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN HIRING YOUR FIRST CFO Tip 9: Experience and Track record🧾 In our nineth episode of this series, Liz shares how it is crucial to focus on the top five essential experiences and skills you need in your new CFO, so you can ensure candidates can demonstrate how their past experiences align with the milestones your venture aims to achieve. ▶️ Watch the full video to understand how building a concise list helps you craft interview questions, that will help you confidently find the best CFO to drive your business forward.  Stay tuned for the final episode next week... #cfohiringtips #recruitmenttips #careerlogic

If you're a Finance professional that has a tech industry background and are looking to work in an early-stage scale-up, check out our exciting opportunities across New York and UK 👇 Get in touch with the respective consultant to apply and if you want to recommend someone for an opportunity, please tag them in the comments below! Please also reach out if you are a VC, Founder, CEO or CFO and looking to hire a Finance specialist or Non-Exec that can help you grow 🚀 #financejobs #hiringtalent #cfos #startuphiring

CFOs are uniquely placed to tell the story of the business... It is an art to be able to convey the company numbers in a digestible and engaging way, that is also relevant to the different audiences you face. So we wanted to share 4 tips, to ensure you are mastering the essential skill of storytelling and inspiring others to go on the journey with you 🚀 #startupstorytelling #cfostoryteller #startupjourney

Happy Friday and a massive congratulations to all of these incredible businesses and their teams for successfully securing their funding rounds recently! 💸 🌱 Harry Coe | Simon Green | Philip Hunter | Efrem de Paiva 🔥 James Moore | Ethan Chan | Chris Green | Frans van Eersel | Andrew Allan | Talal Hasan | Shamyl Malik | Majid Shabir | Tullie Murrell | Tina Keshani | Salmaan Visram | Matt Calvano 🚀 Vadim Fedotov | Christophe Williams | Daniel Simon #startupfunding #techfunding #fundraising

🎤 Announcing Venture Voices: Our New Interview Series Exploring the World of Venture Capital Step into the world of Venture Capital, through our new monthly interviews with some of the brilliant minds working in VC funds across New York, London and Manchester! Kicking off the series is Forum Ventures, an early-stage B2B SaaS fund, accelerator, and AI studio, based in New York, San Francisco, and Toronto, dedicated to supporting founders throughout their zero-to-one journey. In our exclusive first episode, we sit down with Partner & GM of Forum Venture’s Platform, Olivia O'Sullivan, to uncover the unique methodologies and forward-thinking strategies that set Forum Ventures apart in the Venture Capital landscape. 🧾Read, ▶️watch or 🎧 listen to this insightful discussion to gain valuable guidance on how to stand out when pitching, as well as learn about Olivia's personal journey to becoming Partner & GM of Platform at Forum Ventures! Get ready for a monthly stream of insights from the top minds in venture capital, sign up to our newsletter to get updates straight into your inbox ⬇️ #venturevoices #vcinterview #venturecapitalinsights  

▶️10 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN HIRING YOUR FIRST CFO Tip 8: Career Logic ⬆️ In our eighth episode of this series, Jane explains the importance of assessing a candidates career logic to ensure there is alignment between their future aspirations and what the role is offering. Managing their expected career trajectory will hopefully provide you with the most impactful CFO, who is satisfied with their new role and demonstrates long-term retention. ▶️ Watch the full video to understand how to evaluate whether the career progression you are offering is the logical choice for that candidate and get in touch with Jane, if you would like external support with this potential hire. Stay tuned for Episode 9... #cfohiringtips #recruitmenttips #careerlogic

📣 Are you a finance leader looking for openings in high-growth tech startups across New York and UK? Well, make sure you check out our ✨top opportunities✨ for this week and get in touch with the respective consultant if you think you have the relevant experience for one of our listings. You can also recommend someone for an opportunity by tagging them in the comments below 👇 Please also reach out if you are a VC, Founder, CEO or CFO and looking to hire a Finance or Non-Exec that can help you grow. #cfohires #financeopportunities #startupfinance