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CFO for Founders

Raise Your Round. Scale With Confidence.

I’m the CFO who builds your investor documents, runs your raise, and gives you the financial clarity to grow, without a full time hire.

$300M+
Raised
5
Exits · 2 as founder
25+
Years
8
Countries scaled
Mohamed Chaudry, fractional CFO

WHO IS MOHAMED CHAUDRY?

Mohamed Chaudry FCCA is a CFO and board advisor with 25 years of finance leadership, $300M+ raised, 5 exits and 250+ pitch decks reviewed. He works with founders and boards across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Qatar on fundraising, scaling and board-level finance, on a fractional, interim or portfolio basis.

Three ways to work together

Fractional CFO

Ongoing, part-time senior finance leadership. For scaling companies that need CFO judgement regularly but not full-time.

Interim CFO

Full-time cover for a defined period. For transitions, transactions, or a gap between permanent CFOs.

Portfolio / Board Advisor

Senior oversight across one or several companies. For investors and boards wanting experienced financial judgement at the top table.

I take on a selective number of fractional, interim and board mandates. If you are building something serious in the region, I am always open to a conversation.

Working with founders and boards across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Qatar.

As Seen In
CFO DIVETechRoundManagement Today Authority MagazineGlobal Banking & Finance Reviewafrica.com
$300M+
Capital raised
25 Yrs
Finance leadership
5 Exits
2 as founder
8 Countries
Scaled
Who You’re Working With

I Don’t Just Understand Founders. I Am One.

Before leading multi million fundraising rounds and scaling businesses across multiple countries, I was a founder myself, building, funding, scaling, and exiting real businesses. Every engagement is built from scratch on your business. This is not a template service.

$300M+ raised across multiple businesses
25 years of CFO and finance leadership
5 exits, 2 as founder, across 8 countries
Endorsed by HSBC, RBS and corporate finance professionals
CFO DiveTechRoundAuthority MagazineManagement Today
Mohamed Chaudry in the news
What You Get

CFO Leadership Across Every Stage of the Raise

Not just advice. Hands on CFO leadership applied directly to your business.

🚀
Fundraising Readiness
  • Investor grade financial projections
  • Pitch deck numbers and narrative
  • Raise strategy: how much, when, why
  • Investor Q&A preparation
💰
Cashflow Control
  • Rolling cashflow forecasts
  • Burn rate and runway management
  • Scenario modelling
  • Financial risk identification
📊
Board Level Finance
  • Monthly board ready reporting
  • KPI dashboards and clarity systems
  • Management accounts and reporting
  • Investor meeting preparation
🏗️
Financial Infrastructure
  • Finance function build from scratch
  • Systems, processes and controls
  • Finance team hiring and management
  • Month end close and reconciliation
🌍
Scale Operations
  • International expansion finance
  • Unit economics and margin analysis
  • Cost reduction and efficiency
  • Multi entity and multi currency
🤝
Investor Relations
  • Investor targeting and outreach strategy
  • Pitch coaching and meeting prep
  • Term sheet navigation
  • Board and investor reporting
PROOF OF SCALE

Hyper growth playbooks that worked.

Real businesses. Real scale. Real results.

Foodhub
Group CFO

“Foodhub is in a hyper growth phase…we’re expanding overseas…”

Authority Magazine
Turnover x3 YoY · 1 to 8 countries · Team of 900
Vendease
CFO & Co-COO

“Alongside my CFO role, I also took on a dual COO role, overseeing the entire supply chain and leading a comprehensive restructuring initiative.”

Techcabal, 2025
Y Combinator backed · Logistics costs down 25% · Lean path to profitability
SeaJet Systems
Co-Founder & CFO

“Hailed as a disruptive product…a game changer.”

OEG Offshore
8 figure PE investment · World’s first electric CFE · Disruptive pioneer
Pizza Hut Franchisees
Scale-Up Consultant

“On a continuous growth cycle…over 400 staff…”

CEO Sania
Continuous growth cycle · 400+ staff · Franchise scale
“Entrepreneurship taught me how to build. Finance taught me how to scale.”
Mohamed Chaudry, Founder. CFO. Operator.

“Mohamed is highly experienced in securing finance for his clients. I funded transactions for two clients in the food franchise sector and the level of preparation and quality of documentation was exceptional.”

Paul Witter
Paul Witter
Relationship Director, HSBC
Dirk Haro
Dirk Haro
Founder
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David Williams
David Williams
Head of Franchising, RBS
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Paul Witter
Paul Witter
Relationship Director, HSBC
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Stephen Smart
Stephen Smart
Corporate Finance Partner
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Andrew Green
Andrew Green
Founder
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Track Record

A 25 Year Track Record of Building, Scaling, and Leading

2005 to 2010
Corporate finance foundations
Led mid market M&A at Moore Stephens, Watersheds
Secured multi million funding for SMEs
2010 to 2018
Interim finance leadership
Advised 50+ growth companies on raises and scaling
Structured multi million dollar deals
2018 to 2021
Hyper growth at Foodhub
Tripled turnover YoY, 900+ team members
Scaled from 1 to 8 countries
2021 to 2024
Co-Founder & CFO, SeaJet Systems
Landed eight figure PE investment
World’s first electric CFE
2024 to 2025
CFO & Co-COO, Vendease
Redesigned supply chain, logistics down 25%
Y Combinator backed business
2025 to Present
Founder & CEO, Scale Up CFO Hub
Teaching founders how to raise capital
Bestselling author of The Art of Scaling
Built InvestorReady.AI for founders
Investor Decks That Raise

Decks I’ve Built for Founders

The structure, story, and polish behind investor ready documents. Hover to pause.

CoreFi deck

CoreFi

Hickey's Interactive Adventures deck

Hickey’s Interactive Adventures

Hickey's Interactive Adventures deck

Hickey’s Interactive Adventures

Tony's Pita deck

Tony’s Pita

Tony's Pita deck

Tony’s Pita

Matresa deck

Matresa

Matresa deck

Matresa

Studentan.com deck

Studentan.com

SeaJet Systems deck

SeaJet Systems

SeaJet Systems deck

SeaJet Systems

Kquick Foods deck

Kquick Foods

Sania Group deck

Sania Group

How It Works

From First Call to Funded, and Beyond

Four steps from discovery to delivery.

01

Strategy Call

We discuss your business and your raise. I tell you honestly whether working together is the right fit.

02

Scope and Start

We agree scope, timeline and engagement. I embed into your business and start building.

03

Build and Raise

Documents built, model in place, investor strategy agreed. We approach investors together.

04

Close and Scale

Term sheet, close and beyond. I help you build the financial infrastructure for what’s next.

Founders Who Trusted the Process, and Raised Successfully

Real founders sharing what happened after working with The Scale Up CFO Hub.

Wayne Hickey testimonial
Hickey’s Interactive Adventures

“Clear investor story, aligned documents, and confident conversations with investors.”

Before: Unclear investor story, fragmented documents, and low confidence in investor meetings.

Founder led experiential entertainment ✓
Mandy Maths testimonial
Mandy Maths

“Structured fundraising materials, credible numbers, and a narrative investors could follow.”

Before: Unclear documents and no coherent story to present to investors.

Profitable online education business ✓
Two Ways to Work With Me

Pick the Level of Support You Need

Most founders start with a free call so we can scope the right engagement. Already have a deck and want honest CFO eyes on it first? Start with a review.

Most founders start here

Work With Me

Hands on CFO leadership, built on your business. We scope it together on a free 30 minute call.

  • Investor documents built for you, or a CFO to run your raise
  • Fundraising readiness, scaling support, or both
  • Optional fully managed raise, taken to term sheet
  • Direct access to Mohamed throughout
Book a Strategy Call
Free 30 minute call · No obligation
Fast on ramp

CFO Document Review

Already have a deck? Get a real CFO’s honest verdict before you pitch, or before we rebuild it.

$750One time · 48 hour turnaround
  • Slide by slide written audit plus red flag report
  • CFO verdict and a video walkthrough
  • 20 investor Q&As bespoke to your business
  • Fee credited toward a Done For You build
Book Your Review, $750
🔒 Secure payment via Stripe · Limited slots

Featured in Global Media

Press coverage, interviews and thought leadership.

Press article
23 May, 2025
CFO of Y Combinator backed Vendease steps down
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Press article
24 May, 2021
Mohamed Chaudry of Foodhub: 5 things I wish someone told me before I became a C-suite executive
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Press article
15 Dec, 2020
Where I get my best ideas: post workout
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Founders who have worked with me

Real founders. Real outcomes. Hover to pause.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a fractional CFO do?+
A fractional CFO provides senior finance leadership on a part-time or ongoing basis, without the cost of a full-time hire. The role covers financial strategy, forecasting and reporting, fundraising, investor relations and board-level decision support, scaled to what the business actually needs.
When should a company hire an interim or fractional CFO?+
Common triggers are preparing to raise capital, scaling faster than the finance function can support, a gap between full-time CFOs, or a board that needs stronger financial reporting and governance. If the strategic finance work does not yet fill a full-time executive’s week, fractional or interim is usually the right structure.
What is the difference between a fractional, interim and portfolio CFO?+
A fractional CFO works with a company on an ongoing part-time basis. An interim CFO fills a full-time role temporarily, often during a transition or transaction. A portfolio CFO works across several companies at once, common with investors and boards overseeing multiple businesses. The same person can offer all three depending on the mandate.
Does Mohamed Chaudry work with companies in the UAE and wider GCC?+
Yes. Mohamed Chaudry works with founders and boards across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Qatar, bringing a $300M+ fundraising track record and 25 years of finance leadership to businesses scaling in the region.
How can a CFO help a company raise investment?+
A CFO builds the investor-grade financial model, ensures the pitch deck and business plan reconcile with the numbers, prepares the data room, anticipates the questions an investment committee will ask, and supports the founder through diligence. The goal is a raise where every number can be defended under scrutiny.
What does a board advisor do?+
A board advisor brings independent, experienced judgement to a company’s most important decisions: capital allocation, fundraising strategy, financial governance, and scaling. Unlike a director, an advisor supports the board and management without the formal fiduciary role, which makes it a flexible way to add senior expertise.

Ready to Build the Financial Foundation Your Business Deserves?

Book a free 30 minute strategy call. We’ll discuss your business, your goals, and what CFO support looks like for your stage.

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