About Kieran
Kieran Valley-Gordon is a career banker with over two decades of experience in corporate and investment banking. Her work has spanned credit due diligence, structured finance, and advisory services.
She has also worked as a consultant with the International Trade Centre, a joint agency of the United Nations and the World Trade Organization, where she provided capacity building to Caribbean MSMEs to enhance their investment readiness capabilities – supporting them to attract, secure and effectively utilize capital.
Kieran attained the CFA Charter, is a Fulbright Scholar and holds an MBA (Hons.) from the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley.
Get Investment Ready
3 Months to Clear Numbers, A Strong Story and Confident Investor Conversations
01
Determine Where You Stand
We begin with a focused diagnostic to understand your current business model, cash flow, and operational structure – pinpointing what’s holding you back from raising capital and what needs to be addressed first.
02
Get Clear on Your Funding Needs
We work together to develop a clear investment strategy: how much you need, when you’ll need it, what it’s for, and how it will directly impact your margins, operations, and ability to scale.
03
Build Your Growth Story
We refine your growth plans and financial projections to align with what funders expect, while staying true to the core of your business model. This becomes the backbone of your investment story.
04
Get Ready For the Conversations
We prepare you to talk confidently with investors, banks, or partners. You’ll know your numbers, understand your ask, and be ready for the questions they’ll throw at you.
05
Stay on Track
We’ll meet every two weeks to keep you moving forward. When things change (and they will), we adjust. When opportunities come up, you’ll be ready.
06
Results-Driven Approach
We focus on execution, grounded in your financial reality, and designed to get your business in shape to raise capital, or grow sustainably without it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Investment Readiness Engagement?
A 90-day one-on-one program that transforms how you understand, present, and discuss your business. Working directly with me, you’ll develop clear growth projections, an investor-ready data room package, and the confidence to have meaningful conversations with funders, banks, and strategic partners.
I’m not looking for investment right now. Is this still relevant?
Absolutely. Investment readiness is really “business readiness.” The skills you develop – financial modeling, strategic planning, operational clarity – will improve how you run your business daily, whether you’re seeking funding or not.
What if my business isn’t “big enough”?
If you’re generating revenue and serious about growth, you’re big enough. The principles scale, and the one-on-one format means everything is tailored to your specific situation.
What’s included?
- 90-day structured one-on-one engagement
- Working sessions with me every other week
- Financial modeling and cash flow projections specific to your business
- Investment strategy development
- Growth plan aligned with funder expectations
- Direct access to me throughout the engagement
- All deliverables remain your property
How much time commitment is required?
Plan for 2-3 hours per week of focused work, plus our one-on-one sessions every other week.
Will this guarantee I get funding?
No one can guarantee funding. What I can guarantee is that you’ll feel prepared when opportunity presents itself. You’ll have the tools, knowledge, and confidence to present your business professionally.