CFO Services for scale-ups

icq.finance provides fractional and interim CFO support for PE and VC backed portfolio companies

About Us

Who we are:

icq.finance provides senior-led CFO services that make high-growth companies fundable, scalable, and exit-ready. Operating between London and Cape Town, we combine international investor-grade experience with on-the-ground delivery for EMEA portfolios.

What we do:

Who we are:

We parachute into scale-ups and portfolio companies to: build finance functions, establish capital discipline, deliver investor reporting, and support fundraising. Engagements flex from a few hours per week to interim leadership, depending on company stage and investor needs.

Why us:

Our track record includes Private Equity and Venture Capital backed groups, multiple SaaS and fintech scale-ups, and advisory work for investors and investees.

Partnership model + low overheads = no recruitment fee

We provide CFO services designed for scale-ups and portfolio companies backed by private equity and venture capital.
Unlike recruiters or traditional interim models, we are a partnership of CFOs, our overheads are low and we don’t charge placement fees. That means you get senior CFO capability at materially lower total cost, without compromising on quality.
Our model goes beyond placing an individual into your business. Every CFO working through icq.finance has access to a peer network of senior finance leaders and the oversight of our experienced directors. This means you don’t just get one person’s judgment, you get the collective insight, discipline, and best practices of a team that has delivered across industries, funding rounds, and exits.
We also understand that needs evolve. If circumstances change, we can adjust the CFO profile seamlessly, ensuring continuity and fit without disruption. Our approach isn’t about rotating faces; it’s about stability, oversight, and making sure your business always has the right CFO capability at the right time.

CFO Profiles

Global Growth CFO – SaaS & Fintech

Infrastructure Finance CFO – Delaware & Emerging Markets

15+ years building finance functions in venture-backed software businesses.
Led Series A–C fundraising for multiple SaaS scale-ups in London and Nairobi. Expert in ARR metrics, churn analysis, and building investor-grade dashboards.

Infrastructure Finance CFO – Delaware & Emerging Markets

Track record in asset finance, infrastructure, and energy portfolios.
Former CFO of a Delaware-based VC-backed renewable energy platform. Raised >$20m in project and corporate funding, built robust SPV and treasury structures.

PE Portfolio CFO – Carve-outs & Transformations

Infrastructure Finance CFO – Delaware & Emerging Markets

PE Portfolio CFO – Carve-outs & Transformations

Private equity portfolio finance leader with turnaround experience.
Specialises in carve-outs from large corporates, stabilising finance teams post-acquisition, and driving EBITDA visibility for PE sponsors.

Capital Markets & M&A CFO – Banking & Insurance

PE Portfolio CFO – Carve-outs & Transformations

Ex-Standard Bank Corporate Finance.
Delivered multiple buy-side and sell-side transactions, IPO prep, and capital raising. Skilled in board-level stakeholder management and investor relations. al.

Fractional CFO – Africa & EMEA Growth Companies

Capital Markets & M&A CFO – Banking & Insurance

Fractional CFO – Africa & EMEA Growth Companies

Hands-on fractional CFO for fintech, insurtech, and B2B services across Africa.
Experienced in bridging international VC expectations with local execution, implementing cost discipline, and improving fundability of seed/growth ventures.

Startup CFO – Newly Qualified CA(SA)

Capital Markets & M&A CFO – Banking & Insurance

Fractional CFO – Africa & EMEA Growth Companies

Early-career CFO bringing fresh energy to fast-growing startups.
Recently qualified as a Chartered Accountant (SA), with experience at a Big Four firm and as finance lead in a fintech. Skilled in building lean finance operations, implementing cloud accounting systems, and supporting founders through their first institutional raise.