Heike O'Donnell

Most Series A/B companies raise capital, then face a new challenge: building the data infrastructure and organizational discipline to scale without breaking. You%27re no longer running on founder instinct—you need intelligence systems to deploy resources effectively.

I%27ve been there. At Payworks, I helped convert a startup into a credible industry player—570% revenue growth in three years, exit to Visa. At instagrid, I built the financial foundation during hypergrowth. My background combines business development and Big 4 audit training—commercial instinct meets financial rigor. I%27ve spent 20+ years building and scaling international technology companies.

As an entrepreneur, angel investor, and board member, I bring more than finance expertise. Where there%27s fit, I%27ve opened my network and made introductions that created real value—across the EU VC scene, potential partners, and customers. I challenge assumptions and push back when needed, but always with respect for founders and a coaching mindset. My goal is to help you build, not second-guess.

I work best with technology companies (software, hardware, deep tech) raising Series A or B. You have product-market fit and traction. Now you need to prove you can scale intelligently—with the right data infrastructure, organizational discipline, and international expansion strategy. If you%27re navigating complex, multicultural growth while managing investor expectations, let%27s talk.