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Series B HealthTech CFO Search | Semble

CFO

Placement

94 Employees

Headcount

HealthTech

Industry

A passive CFO candidate, found through Zanda’s network, now sits at the heart of Semble’s board-level strategy, supporting its international expansion and managing investors.


About Semble

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.

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The challenge: a CFO to scale Semble beyond Series B

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 approach: market intelligence and a values-led CFO search

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 outcome: board-level financial leadership for international growth

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."               

Christoph Lippuner | CEO & Co-Founder


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FAQ

We start with agreeing the scope of the role, benchmarking salaries and structuring the hiring process. You can see the market data we draw on in our Finance Salary Guides.  Zanda then approaches candidates who match both the technical brief and the company's culture.

No. Many of the strongest CFOs aren't actively on the market, so Zanda also approaches senior finance leaders through its network.

A CFO works closely with the CEO and leadership team. Alignment on values and ways of working helps them integrate quickly and become a strategic partner.

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