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Semble | CFO | Series B | HealthTech
Semble is a fast-growing Series B HealthTech business offering a clinically robust EHR and practice management system. As they approached their Series B fundraise, Semble sought a CFO who could support them in scaling operations and expanding internationally.
Name of Company
SembleSector
HealthTechLocation
LondonConsultant
Andrew WatersTitle
We were introduced to Semble through their investors at Smedvig
Ventures and partnered directly with Christoph Lippuner, Co
Founder and CEO. Christoph was seeking a strategic, hands-on
finance leader with experience in scaling, international expansion,
and investor relations, someone who could serve as a true business
partner to the leadership team.
The Process
We began the process by providing Semble with market intelligence on CFO salary benchmarking, alongside how to structure the hiring process and ensure everyone was aligned around the CFO role scope. In addition to technical experience, we prioritised candidates who aligned with Semble’s values-driven and product-focused culture, ensuring the CFO could integrate seamlessly with the founder-led team. We introduced Semble to a CFO in our existing network who wasn’t actively on the market but whose experience aligned strongly with what the business needed. The candidate had previously led finance through high-growth journeys, including taking a team from 30 to 300 people and revenue from £8M to £80M, and had recent experience navigating a shift from growth to profitability in a VC backed marketplace business. While not from a traditional SaaS background, his exposure to recurring revenue models and strategic M&A planning made him a natural fit for Semble’s next phase. His interest was sparked by the mission-led nature of Semble’s product and the opportunity to build in a more scalable, tech-forward environment with a clear path to exit.
The Result
Our successful placement has enabled Semble to confidently move into its next growth phase, with a CFO who has already become a core strategic voice at board level. The placement has strengthened internal financial leadership and ensured the business is well-positioned for international expansion and ongoing investor engagement.
We were introduced to Zanda through Smedvig Ventures shortly before closing our Series B. As we prepared for our next stage of growth, it was clear we needed a CFO who could help take us to the next level as we scaled and internationalised. Zanda quickly understood our needs. The search process was efficient, transparent, and well-managed, with regular updates keeping us fully in the loop. The quality of candidates was very strong. We’re thrilled with the CFO we hired, someone who has hit the ground running and become a true strategic partner to the business.
