About Karan
As co-founder of BrisQ, I help startups and scale-ups unlock growth by taking over the financial and strategic tasks that often distract founders from building their business. With 15+ years of experience in corporate finance, M&A, FP&A, and fundraising, I specialize in supporting VC-backed and high-growth companies in the tech, climate/energy, fintech, mobility, and infrastructure sectors.
I provide fractional CFO services, financial modelling, investor materials, fundraising operations, and growth strategy support, tailored to the specific needs of each client. I have worked on multiple fundraising mandates, building data rooms, preparing investor decks, and managing end-to-end fundraising processes. My goal is to make companies investment-ready, improve financial decision-making, and support founders in achieving scalable growth.
Actively engaged in the startup ecosystem, I connect companies with investors, mentors, and peers while sharing insights to accelerate success. Whether it’s optimizing capital strategy, building robust financial models, or preparing for the next funding round, I help startups focus on growth while ensuring financial operations are precise, strategic, and investor-ready.
English
Native or bilingual
Can work on-site
Amsterdam (up to 50km)
Experience
- BrisqCo-Founder BrisQJanuary 2023 - Today (3 years and 5 months)Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Outsourced CFO & fundraising partner for VC-backed startups and scale-ups
- Build investor-ready financial models for fundraising and decision-making
- Guide fundraising from preparation to close, including investor decks and data rooms
- Deliver FP&A, cash flow management, and board-level reporting
- Trusted by startups in SaaS, fintech, climate tech, and mobility
- Provide founders clarity in their numbers and investors confidence in their business
- OCI NV.Global FP&A Manager - MethanolJanuary 2022 - March 2023 (1 year and 2 months)Amsterdam, NH, Netherlands
- Led global financial planning & analysis for the methanol business, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Developed financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic decision-making and capital allocation
- Partnered with commercial, operations, and executive teams to optimize performance and drive profitability
- Prepared management and board-level reports, delivering actionable insights for investors and stakeholders
- ABN AMRO Bank N.V.Associate Director - Corporate Finance & (M&A) AdvisoryMarch 2016 - December 2021 (5 years and 9 months)Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Supported deal origination and execution for M&A and corporate finance transactions across sectors (Energy, Intermodal, Logistics)
- Conducted financial analysis, valuations, and due diligence to assess target companies and investment opportunities
- Prepared investor and client presentations, pitch decks, and transaction documentation
- Collaborated with senior advisors, clients, and cross-functional teams to ensure smooth deal execution and strategic alignment
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Education
- Master of BusinessRotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University2016Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance
- Bachelor of BusinessUniversity of Windsor2007Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Finance and Economics