Chris Vane
Managing Director · ZRG Partners
I help Silicon Valley companies put the right finance and operating leaders in place, from first funding to the public markets.
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What I do
I am a Managing Director in ZRG Partners' Interim Solutions & Project Consulting practice. When a company needs experienced finance, accounting or operating leadership, on an interim basis or for a defined project, I find the people and the structure to get it done.
I have spent more than 25 years building relationships across the northern California market, with a focus on technology, life sciences and cleantech. My clients run from startups through public companies, and much of what I do is connective, putting the right two parties in a room early.
On the record
- Managing Director, Interim Solutions & Project Consulting, ZRG Partners.ZRG Partners
- Built a center of excellence for artificial intelligence, and helps companies attain funding through strategy and relationships.ZRG Partners
- Advised clients across the lifecycle: startup formation, IPO preparedness, interim finance, M&A, compliance, and grants and tax credits.ZRG Partners
- RoseRyan, the Silicon Valley finance and accounting firm, became part of ZRG in April 2022.ZRG press release, April 2022
- Led business development at RoseRyan from 2008, growing its technology and cleantech practices.On my résumé
- Earlier, a partner at Computer Sciences Corp., with roles at Lante and MCI.On my résumé
Where I do my best work
- Interim finance leadership
Experienced CFOs, controllers and finance teams in place quickly, for as long as the company needs them.
- IPO and transaction readiness
The people and process to prepare for an IPO, a raise or an acquisition.
- Growth-stage advisory
Practical help for founders on sales, marketing and building the business around the product.
What's next
If your company needs finance or operating leadership, or you are preparing for a raise, an IPO or a deal, I would be glad to talk.
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