Recent Client Wins
More than just fundraising
As investors, investment bankers, operators, and CFOs, we know how to strategize and build successful businesses
SELECT FUND CLIENTS
Select Startup Clients
"I’ve seen the before and after on Lyonshare decks and the difference is simple–uninvestable/investable."
Capital Raiser
“Lyonshare changed how we communicated our story to a much more clear, concise and compelling reason to invest. While the value proposition was there, Kelly helped us identify the true sustainable differentiators and we oversubscribed our round to the 20% max.”
Series B Founder
Services
“Crafting a clear and concise message about the fund's purpose (or the "why") is one of the hardest things to do. The Lyonshare team took the heavy lift out of finding the right words and supporting data to deliver a deck suitable for the sophisticated investors our next raise will target.”
Fund GP
EXPERT SPEAKER
“This kind of work is not to be taken lightly, and the amount of work that goes into developing this is quite evident in the results. While there was initial sticker shock, I knew I would be happy with the result of the work. Prospective clients need to know the level of professionalism you have is top notch, and they need to really be prepared to dig into their business to do some real work.”
Series A Founder
Team
Our actionable strategic finance skillset was honed over decades of experience spanning investment banking, investing, corporate strategy and executive leadership
Founded by Kelly Lyons
An investor, entrepreneur, and startup executive who has built new businesses that have raised more than $6B capital across Wall St, Fortune 500 companies, and investment funds. Kelly is also the co-founder and CFO of consumer FinTech Trading.TV.Past Experience
Casa, President and former CFOXRC Labs, Selection Committee, Mentor, AdvisorGolub Capital, New Fund Launch and InvestingAIG, Global M&A and Strategic PlanningMorgan Stanley, Investment BankingRyan Pfeiffer
Director of Finance
- 10+ years experience helping Fortune 500 companies raise capital as an investment banker, investing in Series A startups, and leading fundraises as an operator
- Paravel, Sr. Director of Finance
- Deutsche Bank, Investment Banking
Chiara Rachmanis
Chief of Staff
- 3+ years experience in management consulting, Accenture
- SomosVC, Ops & finance committee
- 37 Angels, Active angel investor
Jessica Safko
Senior Designer
- 10+ years experience visual design, brand ID development, professional photography
- Founded design template business for entrepreneurs
- Creates design tutorials with Shutterstock
Beka Scheidegger
Junior Designer
- 2+ years experience in visual communication, layout, and advertising design
- Brand identity and logo development freelancer
“The team is professional, considerate, smart, and will diligently build marketing materials to support the raise. I not only respect and appreciate the work they did, but also enjoyed working with them in the process. An exceptional team with a great outcome..”
Fund GP
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