Most UK founders focus entirely on their pitch deck, financial forecasts, and SEIS/EIS tax compliance when…
Mark C. — Executive Technology & Cyber Leader | CIO | Cyber, Governance & Operational Resilience
Most UK founders focus entirely on their pitch deck, financial forecasts, and SEIS/EIS tax compliance when prepping for an investment round.
But institutional investors rarely release capital until you pass a rigorous Technical Due Diligence check. This is where promising scale-ups could stumble at the first hurdle.
An unearthly mix of unmanaged software subscriptions, shadow AI, and a lack of formal cyber security policies will hinder your cash injection or drop your valuation instantly.
UK venture capital firms look at technical debt as a major liability.
I’m the founder of Phenomlab. I provide fractional CISO and CIO leadership services specifically designed to step in, clean up your risk register, and ensure your infrastructure is investor-ready before the audit hits. No corporate lag or 50-page theoretical slide decks.
Just clear execution to protect your runway.
If you are currently in a funding cycle or prepping for enterprise-level client audits (like ISO 27001 or Cyber Essentials Plus) and want to map your infrastructure gaps, drop a comment below or connect directly.
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