Ankush Bhatia

Ankush Bhatia is a seasoned financial leader and strategic advisor with extensive experience in corporate finance, investment banking, and startup ecosystems. Currently serving as a Fractional CFO, he provides strategic and financial advisory services, including financial modeling, fundraising, M&A support, and business insights. His expertise is complemented by his role as an angel investor with Ground Floor Ventures, where he has invested in numerous early-stage tech startups, focusing on creating impactful and innovative businesses.

Previously, Ankush held key leadership roles at Bike Club and Hussle, where he demonstrated exceptional financial acumen. At Bike Club, he spearheaded fundraising initiatives, raising £25M and driving profitable growth by doubling revenue and reducing EBITDA losses by 50%. Similarly, at Hussle, he secured £11M in funding and played a critical role in navigating the company through the COVID-19 crisis, extending the cash runway significantly. His tenure at Cera saw him leading financial strategy, driving 3x revenue growth, and successfully executing acquisitions to bolster company expansion.

Ankush’s robust background also includes impactful stints at RBC Capital Markets, Goldman Sachs, and Bain Capital Ventures, where he honed his skills in M&A, financial modeling, and strategic planning. His career reflects a commitment to driving financial excellence and fostering growth in dynamic environments.

• Freelance, Fractional CFO: October 2024 - Present
• Ground Floor Ventures, Angel Investor: July 2020 - Present
• Bike Club, Chief Financial Officer: May 2022 - May 2024
• Hussle Official, Chief Financial Officer: December 2018 - May 2022
• Cera, Director of Finance and M&A: August 2017 - December 2018
• Various Start-ups, Startup Consultant: 2017
• RBC Capital Markets, European Consumer and Retail Investment Banking: 2014 - 2016
• RBC Capital Markets, Financial Institutions Group: 2013 - 2014
• Bain Capital Ventures, Fintech Advisor: 2013
• Goldman Sachs, Associate: 2006 - 2011
• Direct Insite, Intern: 2005

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