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Fundraising, business transformation, cross-border transactions and group finance leadership. Explore Jim’s contribution in each situation.

Capital & transactions

Supporting a payments company’s rise to a US$3bn valuation

Fundraising support for Series C and D, including financial modelling and investor discussions, for a payments company that achieved unicorn status and reached a US$3bn valuation after Series D.

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Turnaround & performance

From under six months of runway to approximately two years

A strategic reset that also improved gross margin from −50% to 43% in six months.

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Post-merger integration

Integrating acquired businesses across three markets

A consistent financial view across the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.

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M&A assessment

Knowing when to walk away from an acquisition

Financial and commercial assessment of a fintech opportunity in Taiwan and Hong Kong.

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Group finance & governance

Building the first board-approved group budget

First Group CFO experience across the GCC and Pakistan at a business reaching US$100m ARR.

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International expansion & M&A

Acquisition-led entry into the Philippines

Financial diligence and an investment thesis for entering an unfamiliar market.

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Selected experience from Jim Goudie’s executive career, including roles held before founding Veridian Advisories.

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