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Faraday Partners celebrates Lago's $15m Series A funding, recently reported by Sifted.
FARADAY PARTNERS HIRES TOM RICHARDSON AS VP INTERNATIONAL AT PERSONIO
With experience from Stripe and InVision, Tom's relocation from Sydney to the UK marks Personio's strategic move. Reporting to CRO Geraldine MacCarthy, Tom's appointment aligns with Personio's international growth. Partnering with Northzone, Meritech, Accel and Index Ventures, Faraday led the global search for this crucial role.
The Decisive Ten: Critical Questions to Address when Planning C-Level Appointments in Privately-Held Tech
At Faraday Partners, we have developed a methodology to clearly set and measure the expectations for a key executive hire. It starts by covering fundamental questions and getting multiple stakeholder viewpoints documented on the key parameters for the success of the desired candidate. We want to share these questions publicly to enable those looking to set up an executive hiring process to do it with the right preparation.
More US interest in European adventures
This strategic shift signifies a departure from the Silicon Valley-centric mindset and reflects a desire for global expansion and diverse experiences. However, while executives see Europe as a promising destination for career growth and personal fulfilment, they encounter challenges in navigating localised recruitment processes and accessing investment opportunities.
Endless runway extension, but with who on board?
A snapshot of the prevailing trend of "runway extension" in 2023 reveals organisations are delaying necessary leadership changes due to financial constraints or lack of support. Despite recognising the issue, many founders hesitate to replace underperforming leaders, fearing the repercussions. However, some businesses are taking proactive steps to refresh their leadership teams, particularly in key areas like revenue, finance, product, and marketing, to drive growth amid market uncertainty.
Revenue and Finance leadership remain a core focus in 2024
As 2024 unfolds, the focus remains on experienced leaders who have demonstrated success in CFO and CRO roles, with an emphasis on efficient growth, team management, and financial acumen.
Monta Secures €80 Million in Series B Funding to Accelerate Expansion of EV Charging Infrastructure
Led by Energize Capital and GreenPoint Partners, Monta's Series B Funding will fuel its expansion efforts, doubling its team size and enhancing its product offerings to support the electrification of mobility.
FARADAY PARTNERS APPOINTS TIM BALL AS FIRST HEAD OF PRODUCT AT ZULU ECOSYSTEMS
Zulu Ecosystems, a platform dedicated to natural environment regeneration, has named Tim Ball as its inaugural Head of Product in collaboration with Faraday Partners. With a focus on the UK product leadership market, Tim's diverse background in regulated industries, platform marketplaces, and software engineering played a crucial role in his selection for this pivotal role.
Prewave Elevates Leadership with Alexis Hartmann as Group VP Global Sales, Bolstering Sales and Strategic Growth
With a robust background in guiding startups to successful IPOs, Alexis aims to propel Prewave's sales, revenue, and market expansion. His strategic vision aligns with Prewave's focus on European and United States markets, making him a valuable addition to the leadership team.
FARADAY PARTNERS APPOINTS FABIO BROCCA AS FIRST CHIEF PRODUCT OFFICER AT XENETA
With vast experience from Amazon and MSC, Fabio's expertise will enhance Xeneta's product offerings and solidify its position in the global transportation industry. The appointment underscores Xeneta's commitment to innovation and market leadership.
FARADAY PARTNERS HIRES JAKSON PETERS AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AT TOURRADAR
With experience from Property Finder, Jakson's relocation from Dubai to Vienna marks TourRadar's strategic move. Reporting to CEO Travis Pittman, Jakson's appointment aligns with TourRadar's growth strategy post-pandemic. Partnering with TCV and Speedinvest, Faraday led the global search for this crucial role.
FARADAY PARTNERS APPOINTS GRANT HODGKINSON AS VP PRODUCT AT FACULTY AI
Faculty AI, a leader in applied artificial intelligence solutions, has appointed Grant Hodgkinson as VP of Product. Grant brings extensive experience in building and scaling product functions for B2B technology companies, with a focus on simplifying complexity and empowering teams for growth. His background includes key product leadership roles at Tabeo, Peak AI, Adfenix, and Mimecast, where he excelled in product strategy, operational efficiency, and agile deployments, driving innovation and growth. Based in London, Grant will lead parts of the product team to advance Faculty Frontier products and foster innovation in AI applications.