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Growth Finance Partner · SMEs & Startups

Your finance function,
built to grow with you

NoktonFC embeds as your dedicated finance partner — from your first fundraise through global expansion. We build the financial operations, reporting infrastructure, and strategic advisory that ambitious startups and SMEs need to scale with confidence.

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40%
Close cycle reduction
$2B+
Capital overseen
9+
Years advisory experience
NoktonFC with you at every stage
Pre-seed & Idea Stage
Financial modelling · investor narrative · unit economics
Foundation
Seed → Series A
FP&A setup · Virtual CFO · fundraise pack
Build
Series B → Growth
Scalable finance ops · board reporting · multi-entity
Scale
SME → Global Expansion
Cross-border structures · M&A readiness · exit finance
Expand
Senior-led advisory at every stage. No hand-offs to junior teams. Ever.
Financial Planning & AnalysisVirtual CFOFundraise ReadinessCash ManagementBoard ReportingInternal AuditStrategic FinanceM&A AdvisoryFinance OperationsStartup AdvisoryFinancial Planning & AnalysisVirtual CFOFundraise ReadinessCash ManagementBoard ReportingInternal AuditStrategic FinanceM&A AdvisoryFinance OperationsStartup Advisory
The Gap We Fill

Growing companies deserve
institutional finance,
not an afterthought

Most startups and SMEs outgrow their finance function long before they can afford — or justify — a fully staffed internal team. The gap between a bookkeeper and a board-ready CFO is where value is lost, decisions get made blind, and investors lose confidence.

NoktonFC exists in that gap. We embed as your finance partner — from your first model to your first institutional board pack — bringing the infrastructure and discipline that drives real growth.

Strategic FP&A, not just bookkeeping

Rolling forecasts, scenario models, and board-ready reporting that leadership can actually act on — not just a record of what already happened.

Senior advisory on every engagement

Every client relationship is led by a senior advisor who knows your business. No juniors, no hand-offs — the same person every week.

Global standards, local fluency

IFRS, US GAAP, Ind AS — and teams across India, UAE, the Middle East, Singapore, Malaysia, UK, and US who understand the regulatory and investor landscape in each market.

Built for your stage, not a template

We configure our engagement to where you are: pre-revenue startup, Series A growth stage, or established SME preparing for acquisition or expansion.

The typical challenge we solve in 90 days

Most clients come to us with the same underlying problems — regardless of stage or sector:

Month-end takes 10–15 days and still contains errors
No rolling cash forecast — surprises arrive too late
Board packs are assembled manually the night before
No three-statement model exists for the next raise
Multiple entities with no consolidated view
Investor due diligence is a last-minute scramble
Service Lines

Everything your finance function
should be delivering

Six integrated service lines spanning the full scope of strategic finance leadership — all delivered at senior level, every engagement.

01 / 06
Financial Planning & Analysis
Rolling forecasts, three-statement models, and board-ready reporting infrastructure — built to give leadership a live forward view, not a rear-view mirror.
Rolling 12–18 month driver-based forecasts
Three-statement models (P&L, BS, Cash Flow)
EBITDA bridge and variance analysis
Investor and board reporting packs
SaaS metrics: ARR, CAC, LTV, churn
40%
Close cycle reduction
Core
02 / 06
Virtual CFO
On-demand senior financial leadership for companies that need CFO-level thinking without a full-time hire — covering strategy, capital, and investor relations.
Capital allocation and investment evaluation
Fundraise preparation and investor materials
Board representation and governance advisory
Monthly strategic finance reviews
Term sheet and deal structure support
Fractional
Senior-level access
Strategic
03 / 06
Internal Audit & Governance
Risk-based audits, control frameworks, and governance structures that satisfy investors and acquirers — found and fixed before they discover it themselves.
Risk-based internal audit across finance processes
Control framework design and documentation
Pre-fundraise and pre-acquisition readiness
Segregation of duties review
Audit committee reporting
$2.1M
Avg gaps uncovered in deals
Governance
04 / 06
Strategic Finance & M&A
Valuations, deal support, working capital optimisation, and long-range financial strategy aligned to your growth roadmap and exit thesis.
DCF valuation and comparable analysis
M&A financial due diligence and deal structuring
Working capital cycle optimisation
3–5 year strategic plan modelling
Market entry financial modelling
$3M+
Value recovered in advisory
Advisory
05 / 06
Cash & Liquidity Management
Rolling cash forecasting and working capital discipline so leadership always sees cash risk coming weeks before it arrives — never discovering it on payday.
13-week rolling cash forecasts
DSO, DPO, inventory optimisation
Multi-entity cash visibility
Covenant and facility monitoring
Runway modelling for startups
13wk
Visibility horizon
Operations
06 / 06
Finance Systems & Automation
Technology implementation that compresses month-end from 15 days to 3 — ERP selection, Power BI dashboards, and automated reconciliations done right.
ERP selection and implementation advisory
Power BI / Pigment / Looker dashboard builds
Month-end close automation
Data integration and validation frameworks
Self-serve leadership KPI dashboards
15→3
Days: close cycle
Systems
Growth Partner

We build your finance operations
as you scale

Every engagement is designed around your stage of growth — not a generic retainer. Here is exactly what we deliver at each phase of your company's journey.

Phase 01
Pre-Seed & Idea Stage
Pre-revenue → First £/$100k
Unit economics and business model validation
First financial model and assumptions
Pitch deck financial narrative
Runway planning and burn rate framework
Investor Q&A financial preparation
Outcome: investor-ready financials
Phase 02
Seed → Series A
£/$100k → £/$5M ARR
FP&A foundation and reporting cadence
Virtual CFO for board and investor meetings
Three-statement model with scenarios
KPI framework and dashboard build
Series A data room financial preparation
Outcome: fundable, governed financials
Phase 03 · Most Common
Series B → Scale-Up
£/$5M → £/$30M ARR
Scalable finance ops and team design
Multi-entity consolidation
Institutional board reporting infrastructure
Internal audit and governance programme
Cross-border entity and compliance setup
Outcome: PE/IPO-ready infrastructure
Phase 04
SME Global Expansion
Established → Cross-border
Cross-border entity structuring and advisory
IFRS / US GAAP / Ind AS compliance
M&A readiness and deal support
Strategic finance for market entry
Exit and acquisition financial preparation
Outcome: market-entry and exit-ready
How We Work

A structured methodology,
not a black box

Every engagement follows a transparent five-phase approach. You know exactly what is happening at each stage and what you receive at the end of it.

Phase 01
Diagnostic & Discovery
Week 1–2
Deep assessment of your financial architecture, reporting gaps, data infrastructure, team capabilities, and strategic objectives. No assumptions.
Phase 02
Data & Systems Foundation
Week 2–5
Integrate ERP, accounting, and CRM systems to establish a single source of financial truth. Configure automated reconciliations and data validation.
Phase 03
Model & Dashboard Build
Week 4–8
Build the financial models, executive dashboards, and reporting templates calibrated to your investors and board — ready for the next meeting.
Phase 04
Planning Framework
Month 2–3
Implement rolling forecasts, monthly close cadence, and scenario planning processes — embedding financial discipline into the organisation's rhythm.
Phase 05
Scale & Optimise
Ongoing
Iterative reviews, automation upgrades, strategic recalibration, and team upskilling as the business evolves and prepares for the next milestone.
Who We Serve

Technology and services companies
at every growth stage

We focus where strategic finance matters most — technology and services businesses that have outgrown basic accounting and need the infrastructure to scale with confidence.

SaaS & Software Startups
ARR modelling, CAC/LTV frameworks, MRR waterfalls, burn rate management, and investor-grade financial reporting from seed through Series B.
Metrics-led
Tech-Enabled Services
Consulting, managed services, and platform businesses where revenue recognition, capacity planning, and utilisation analytics drive the P&L.
Operational finance
Pre-Fundraise Founders
Building the investor-grade models, data room materials, and financial track record that institutional investors require before leading a round.
Raise-ready
PE-Backed Portfolio Companies
100-day financial plans, reporting standardisation, governance frameworks, and exit-readiness for businesses post-investment.
Exit-ready
Cross-Border SMEs
Multi-entity financial structures, IFRS/US GAAP/Ind AS compliance, and advisory across India, UAE, the broader Middle East, Singapore, Malaysia, UK, and US.
Multi-market
Deep-Tech & R&D Startups
Long-cycle businesses from incubators and accelerator programmes needing rigorous financial modelling to bridge innovation and capital.
Innovation-led
Digital Agencies & Platforms
Retainer/project revenue modelling, capacity utilisation, margin analysis, and growth finance for creative and digital services businesses.
Revenue clarity
Healthcare & EdTech
Regulated sectors with complex revenue cycles, grant structures, and compliance requirements that need operational and strategic finance simultaneously.
Regulated
Why NoktonFC

The credentials to advise at the
highest level. The focus to care.

Most finance advisory falls into two categories: large firms with the capability but without the focus on your size of business, or small local firms with the accessibility but without the depth to advise on complex growth, international expansion, or institutional fundraising.

NoktonFC was built as something genuinely different — senior advisors who have worked at the highest levels of global finance, now dedicated entirely to the companies that need that expertise most: ambitious startups and SMEs.

Senior-led, always 6 global markets IFRS · US GAAP · Ind AS Startup to SME scale Fractional model On-demand or retained
What matters to you Enterprise firms Local advisors NoktonFC
Senior advisor on your account Always
Startup & SME focus Core focus
Global standards (IFRS, GAAP) Native
Multi-jurisdiction advisory 6 markets
PE / VC fundraise expertise Specialist
Accessible, flexible pricing Fractional
9+
Years global finance advisory
Senior advisory experience across India, UAE, Middle East, UK, US, and Singapore
7
Active global markets
India · UAE · Middle East · Singapore · Malaysia · US · UK
$2B+
Capital overseen
Total financial value managed across client portfolios and advisory
40%
Avg close time reduction
Typical month-end close cycle improvement across engagements
"Every SME and startup deserves the same quality of financial intelligence as the largest companies in the world. We built NoktonFC to make that a reality, not an aspiration."
— NoktonFC Founding Team · info@noktonfc.com
Partnerships

The finance layer for innovation hubs,
investors, and accelerators

We partner with incubators, accelerators, VCs, and PE funds to give portfolio companies the financial infrastructure that institutional capital expects — from the first day of a new investment.

Innovation Hubs & Accelerators
Incubator Partner Programme
Embedded financial advisory for cohort founders — built for incubators, accelerators, and research-driven innovation ecosystems looking for a dedicated finance partner.
Cohort-wide FP&A onboarding workshops
Investor-readiness diagnostics for portfolio startups
Preferred-rate advisory for hub-affiliated founders
Demo day and fundraise financial preparation
Venture Capital & PE · Featured
Portfolio Finance Partner
An embedded finance function for portfolio companies between formal CFO hires — protecting reporting quality, governance standards, and exit-readiness across the fund.
Standardised reporting packs across portfolio
Pre-investment financial due diligence support
100-day plans and governance setup post-close
Exit and Series-stage financial readiness audits
Direct Engagement · SMEs & Startups
Growth Advisory Programme
For technology and services companies that want the full NoktonFC advisory relationship — covering FP&A, Virtual CFO, and strategic finance at a stage-appropriate scope.
Virtual CFO and FP&A engagements from day one
Fundraise-readiness sprint (4–8 weeks)
Free 30-question Financial Health Check
Monthly or project-based — you choose
Incubators & AcceleratorsSeeking incubation partnerships
Deep-Tech & R&D EcosystemsResearch-led founder support
VC & PE Portfolio FinancePost-investment advisory
Cross-Border Expansion6-market advisory network
Client Stories

What happens when startups
get the finance function they deserve

NoktonFC built our three-statement model and investor pack in six weeks. Our lead VC said it was the most rigorous they'd seen at Series A. We closed the round two weeks later.
Founder & CEO, B2B SaaS Platform
India · Series A · £3.2M raised
We went from 14-day month-end chaos to a three-day automated close with live leadership dashboards. The business runs entirely differently when finance is actually fast.
Head of Finance, Digital Services Company
UK · Growth stage · 140 headcount
The pre-acquisition audit NoktonFC ran found control gaps that would have cost us significantly at close. Having them embedded made due diligence a non-event rather than a crisis.
Managing Director, Technology Services
UAE · Strategic acquisition · $18M deal
As a first-time founder, I had no idea what institutional investors needed to see. NoktonFC built the entire financial package and coached me through every conversation.
Co-Founder, Deep-Tech Startup
Singapore · Seed round · Incubator programme alumni

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