OUR CLIENTS

The founders who trust us with their numbers.

Elevate works with established founder-led businesses that are now scaling into something bigger. They're facing the kind of decisions that need real financial judgement, before a full-time CFO makes sense.

They come from different places: consumer brands, professional services firms, mission-led companies, founders preparing for a raise. What they share is ambition, high standards, and a founder who wants a thinking partner as committed to the outcome as they are.

What founders tell us

Petra Håkansson

CEO, GUARDIAN ANGEL SAFETY
"As a small business, but with complex requirements such as recurring revenue on various payment terms, multiple suppliers and products and OFX, it was challenging for us to find one person who could stretch across all the functions and also do admin support.
I feel a great sense of relief that the finances are in good hands and that cashflow is carefully and proactively managed. Additionally they provide amazing support to the whole team when we are working on tenders and proposals to provide support. I sleep a lot better at night! And I get to spend more time on sales which ultimately is what will move the business forward.
I was worried about not having the function in-house. But honestly, Elevate are a part of our team now."
Helen Mackay

CEO & FOUNDER, JUNO IN-HOUSE LEGAL
"We were growing well and had a good overview of our historical numbers but lacked a strategic, forward-focused view of our performance and someone who could contribute their financial lens at a leadership level.
What's changed is confidence. We now have full stewardship of our financial results and we're tracking well against our targets. Bringing Elevate on board has also helped us upskill the wider team, so our people understand our numbers and are building good financial acumen.
It was not whether we were big enough. It was about wanting that layer of comfort, knowing the financial side was in hand so I could focus on our vision, values and people."
Dr Louise Schofield

CEO, PREKURE

"Before we started working with Elevate, we were getting our monthly finances completed, but that was really about it. As CEO, I wasn't getting the level of CFO support I needed, despite the promise of vCFO input.
Since working with Elevate, that has changed significantly. Ellie is proactive, and genuinely owns the finance function. She treats our business like it is her own. She is not a "yes" person, she challenges, takes responsibility, and brings real commercial thinking to the table.
I now see Ellie and the Elevate team as true business partners, not just a source of financial support."
Melanie McDaid

FOUNDER, SLOANE & PEACH

“Before working with Ellie and the team at Elevate, I was managing my finances myself, but I didn't have a strong understanding of my finances or Xero and I certainly wasn't using Xero anywhere near its full potential. As a sole trader, I knew I needed someone to properly review the financial side of my business.
It's been 100% worth it. Ellie brought real clarity, especially around separating my personal and business finances, which has made a big difference for me day to day. My finances are much more under control now, and just as importantly, I feel more in control. Having Ellie and her team supporting me has taken a lot of pressure off, and I'd happily recommend them to anyone wanting proper financial support.”