Clare Nicholls, CFO of Songtradr, discusses how the tech-start up raised their series C during the middle of a global pandemic. She provides insight into her move from investment banking into a high growth, start up environment and what you need to be successful.

With a pre-eminent reputation spanning over 20 years, Clare has a wealth of C-suite experience within the financial, strategic and operational areas of the TMT sector, bringing a depth of expertise in maximising valuations ahead of an exit, financial negotiation, commercial strategy assessment, operational management and IP exploitation to high growth, disruptive businesses. Her key areas of specialism include: strategy definition, assessment and execution, IP and product commercialisation, corporate finance, fundraising and M&A, strategic partnerships and investments. She is an advocate for women pursuing careers in technology and leadership roles in business and politics.