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David User

@daviduser21

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I advise startups and model complex financial deals to drive growth and secure funding.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking senior advisory or strategy roles where I can lead fundraising, financial modelling and growth initiatives for startups or energy projects in a collaborative, impact-driven environment.

I am an independent adviser and strategist with experience across startups, energy infrastructure and financial services.

I have modelled and advised on large transactions—including energy infrastructure deals worth over £200m—and monitored equity portfolios valued at approximately €700M. I also helped raise a pre-seed round of more than £500k alongside founders.

I specialise in financial modelling, fundraising, go-to-market strategies, business development, due diligence and partnership sourcing, and have worked directly with CEOs to resolve internal and external challenges. My background spans roles at accelerators, family offices, banks and startups in London, Brisbane and remote engagements.

I bring a pragmatic, analytical approach to structuring deals and scaling growth initiatives, and I focus on delivering measurable outcomes for early-stage companies and project finance teams.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Independent Start-up Adviser

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Independent

Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Advised a Canadian medtech startup on fundraising and business-development processes and guided CEOs of early-stage companies on growth strategy and internal/external challenges.

Fundraising Business Development Growth Strategy Stakeholder Management Strategic Planning

Commercial Modeller

SSE

Jun 2023 - Apr 2024 (10 months)

Built financial models for energy infrastructure projects including deals worth over £200m and advised senior project leaders on risk identification and deal structuring.

Financial Modelling Deal Structuring Risk Analysis Project Finance

Analyst

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

Nov 2015 - Sep 2016 (10 months)

Monitored and reviewed an equity portfolio valued at approx. €700M, audited financial statements and models, and produced reports and portfolio metrics for directors.

Financial Modelling Valuation Due Diligence Data Analysis Reporting

Capital Raising Intern

Chrystal Capital

Mar 2015 - Jun 2015 (3 months)

Prepared marketing materials and teasers for private placements, reviewed financial statements, and conducted due diligence and strategic analysis for TMT investments.

Investor Marketing Financial Analysis Due Diligence TMT Research Private Placements Private Placement

M&A Intern

Bean Partners

Jan 2014 - Mar 2014 (2 months)

Drafted business plans, information memoranda and investment teasers, conducted acquirer research, and performed financial modelling to support sell-side and capital-raising processes.

Financial Modelling Business Planning Investment Teasers M&A Market Research