Finance leadership and working AI for growing companies
Lucidum was founded by Chartered Accountants who have run finance teams and whole businesses. We act as your fractional CFO, and we build AI tools inside your business on a fixed scope and fee.
| Cash at month end | £1.42m |
| Net monthly burn | £118k |
| Gross margin | 64% |
| Runway | 12 months |
The page our clients' boards turn to first. Example only, not a client's numbers.
Our founders have led 12 funding rounds, run a R4bn+ property portfolio as COO, taken a client to EBITDA positive by cutting Opex more than 20%, and built four practical, deployable AI tools that are already in advanced deployment testing.
Two practices
Your fractional CFO
Senior finance leadership for founders and growth companies, without a full-time hire. We own the forecast, the board pack and the raise, and build the finance function underneath them.
Lucidum Finance- Fractional CFO and FP&A
- Fundraising and investor reporting
- R&D tax credits
- Management accounts and compliance
Practical AI, implemented
From AI curiosity to AI capability in three months. Fixed scope and fee, two working AI tools inside your business, and a trained owner to run them after we leave.
Lucidum Intelligence- AI readiness and roadmap
- AI governance
- Two AI tools, built and measured
- Handover to your team
“Lucidum's straightforward communication and solutions to complex problems have been paramount to Yordex's growth.”
Erik de Kroon, CEO, Yordex
“We felt supported throughout while also having confidence that the day-to-day operations were always under control.”
Bruce Beckloff, CEO, YellowDog AI
“I appreciated Lucidum's clear communication and tailored approach to advising us on growth strategies.”
Rob Barnes, CEO, Helix Geospace
“Lucidum's strategic financial guidance built our portfolio analysis, review and reporting across the board.”
Executive team, Bloc Ventures
Who you'll work with
Richard Yates
Co-founder · CA(SA) · CFA Level III candidateFormer Finance Director at Bloc Ventures. Has run the full finance function for venture-backed tech companies and led 12 funding rounds.
Richard's profile
Brendon Versfeld
Co-founder · CA(SA) · former COOFormer COO of a R4bn+ property group and finance director across four African markets. Now builds AI tools that field teams use every day.
Brendon's profile