Strategic Finance
for Startups

CFO-level support to help startups grow with financial clarity and raise with confidence

Services

Velos helps startups navigate financial planning, investor prep, burn management, and strategic challenges - from fast-turnaround models to ongoing CFO support

express packages

Quick, one-off, fixed-fee and fixed-scope projects to tighten operations, improve financial visibility, and support fundraising:

  • Financial models

  • Pitch decks

  • Cap table review & dilution scenarios

  • Data room setup

  • Financial health check

  • Cash burn & runway optimization

  • Financial analysis

  • Short strategic sprints

Strategic Finance & CFO Services

Projects with tailored scopes for supporting fundraising or improving financial visibility/operations.

Ongoing Fractional CFO support that helps founders stay on top of financial operations, make smarter decisions, and focus on building.

  • Fundraising: strategy, financial models, pitch decks, investor lists and outreach, market research

  • Deal execution: term sheet review, cap table management, due diligence readiness, internal valuation

  • Financial management: cash flow forecasting, runway optimization, budgeting, dashboards

  • Ongoing services: oversight, monthly financial updates, periodic financial analysis, strategic planning and sprints

behind velos

Ex-Barclays, VC, and startup operator - helping founders raise smarter and stay capital-efficient.

  • $70M+ raised

  • 120+ models built

  • 2,000+ startups screened

  • 30+ burn strategies optimized

Supported by a flexible team of designers, analysts, and accountants - so we can move fast when it matters.


  • Alec brought a rare mix of strategic clarity, modeling depth, and capital raising insight. He was instrumental in building a state-of-the-art financial model for a multi-entity holding - including Monte Carlo simulations. Beyond the numbers, he made a significant contribution to the governance framework, helping us prepare for institutional capital. His availability and responsiveness made him feel like part of the core team.

    CEO, Biologics Startup.
    Scope: 10 month engagement, 8-figure raise.

  • Alec has an excellent understanding of accounting and did a great job preparing our management report for last year, as well as the reporting model for the year ahead.

    CEO, Pharmaceutical Services Company.
    Scope: Ongoing engagement.

  • Legend. Loved working with him.

    Founder, 8-Figure DTC Home Decor Brand.
    Scope: 6-month engagement, 200+ SKU catalog, rolling forecasts & financial model overhaul.

  • Incredible work! Everything is complete and detailed - exactly what we were expecting.

    Founder, 8-Figure Specialty Tools DTC Brand.
    Scope: Revenue + inventory planning overhaul for supplier negotiations.

  • Alec was outstanding. It was clear that he was knowledgeable in fundraising, startups, business models, and financials. I highly recommend working with him.

    Founder, B2B SaaS Fintech (Series A).
    Scope: Financial model + investor interview prep

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