Omar Parvez K.
Fractional CFO and Fundraising Expert
Fractional CFO | Fundraising Advisor | VC Partner | Financial Modeling I help founders, CEOs and business owners build investor-ready financial systems, raise capital, improve cash flow, and make better decisions using clear financial models, reporting, and strategy. I bring 10+ years of experience as a Fractional CFO, startup founder, Chartered Accountant, former VC Partner, and World Bank startup finance advisor. I have helped companies raise $20M+ in funding, raised approximately $3M for my own company, reviewed hundreds of startup financial models and pitch decks, and worked with businesses across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, UK, Australia, Canada, Singapore, Vietnam and Pakistan. My work is hands-on, commercial and practical. I do not just build spreadsheets. I help you understand the numbers, prepare for investors, manage cash, improve margins, and make the business financially stronger. Clients usually come to me when they need: ✅ A financial model that investors, banks or boards can actually understand ✅ A Fractional CFO who can turn messy numbers into clear decisions ✅ Fundraising support from someone who has sat on both sides of the table ✅ Investor readiness, pitch deck financials, valuation, and mock investor Q&A ✅ Monthly reporting, cash flow forecasting, board packs, and KPI dashboards ✅ Better visibility on margins, pricing, burn, runway, CAC, LTV and unit economics ✅ A finance partner who understands startups, SMEs, healthcare, SaaS, AI, marketplaces, VC and growth companies My background highlights: ⭐ Co-founder of Metric, a finance and AI company used by 130,000+ businesses globally ⭐ Raised approximately $3M for my own company ⭐ Helped clients raise $20M+ through financial models, investor materials and fundraising strategy ⭐ Former Partner in Venture Capital, involved in startup investment decisions and portfolio support ⭐ World Bank startup ecosystem and investor readiness advisor ⭐ Conducted mock investor sessions and fundraising preparation for many startups ⭐ Worked as Fractional CFO for healthcare, healthtech, SaaS, AI, consumer and service businesses, nonprofits, accelerators and investment-backed companies I can help with: ✔ Fractional CFO support ✔ Fundraising strategy ✔ Financial modeling ✔ Investor-ready forecasts ✔ Pitch deck financials ✔ Valuation support ✔ Startup financial models ✔ SaaS metrics and unit economics ✔ Cash flow forecasting ✔ 13-week cash flow models ✔ Budgeting and forecasting ✔ Monthly management reporting ✔ Board reporting packs ✔ Investor reporting ✔ KPI dashboards ✔ Business plan financials ✔ Scenario analysis ✔ Pricing and margin analysis ✔ Cost optimization ✔ Due diligence preparation ✔ M&A support Fundraising and investor readiness: I help founders prepare for real investor conversations. This includes financial models, pitch deck financials, use of funds, valuation logic, fundraising strategy, investor Q&A preparation, data room readiness, and mock investor sessions. My background gives me a practical advantage. I have raised funding as a founder, advised companies as a Fractional CFO, trained startups through World Bank-backed programs, and evaluated companies as a VC Partner. I know what investors look for, where founders usually lose credibility, and how to make the financial story clear, defensible and compelling. My mission: To help founders and business owners make better financial decisions, raise capital with confidence, and build companies with stronger financial foundations. If you need someone who can work across financial modeling, CFO support, fundraising, investor communication and business strategy, I can help.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 4.5 months active (since Jun 2026)
Last 6 months: $1.7k
Billed in all: $1,864$1.9k
$835 in the last 6 months
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 20% in Venture Capital Consulting
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