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Wilfred Fianko

Investor

Venture Partner at Cornerstone VC

London

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

About

Wilfred Fianko co-founded the UK's first angel network for Black and diverse founders, ran a practical investor-readiness programme with live pitch stress tests, and leverages consulting, banking and PE experience.

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Invests in

AI & Machine LearningE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareFintechHealthtechImpact & Social GoodSaaS

Experience

  1. MUFGVice Presidentcurrent2026 — presentLondon, England, United Kingdom
  2. Cornerstone VCPartnercurrent2021 — presentLondon, England, United Kingdom
  3. NextWave ConsultingSenior Project Manager & Consultant2024 — 2026London, England, United Kingdom
  4. Gresham HouseSenior Project Manager2023 — 2024London, England, United Kingdom
  5. LSEGOperating Model Design Delivery Lead2022London, England, United Kingdom
  6. Cornerstone PartnersCo Founder2018 — 2022Greater London, England, United Kingdom
  7. UBSAssociate Director, Investment Bank2019 — 2021London Area, United Kingdom
  8. KPMG UKManaging Consultant, Wealth & Asset Management2015 — 2018London Area, United Kingdom
  9. Lloyds Banking GroupPrivate Banker, UHNW2012 — 2015London
  10. Countrywide PlcFinancial Advisor2009 — 2012

Education

  1. Brunel University of LondonBachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Business & Management2003 — 2007

Skills & more

Portfolio Management36Wealth Management12Asset Management7Securities & Investments3Investments26Private Banking18Banking5Financial Services16Finance11Management5Relationship Management9Retail Banking3
+4 moreHigh Net Worth IndividualsRisk ManagementBondsFinancial Advisory
  • Private Client Investment Advice & Managment (PCIAM) — The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (The CISI)
  • Investment Advice Diploma in Securities (IAD) — The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (The CISI)
  • Certificate in Investment Management (IMC) - Level 4 — CFA Institute

From Wilfred's professional profile.

Same school

Also attended Brunel University of London22

Paul BazinInvestor at DaphniSimon MurdochGeneral Partner, PhD at Episode1Hamdullah MohibCEO, Marlan Space at Cortado VenturesSurjit KoonerManaging Director, Regional at Future Planet CapitalAli QaiserMENA at Salica InvestmentsOlly BettsSector Director, Fintech at Founders Factory

+ 16 more

Shared employers

Also worked at LSEG3

Gabriel SabbagGeneral Partner at AtmanJoseph MrakInvestor at Centana Growth PartnersImran CaderAssociate at HPE Growth

Also worked at Cornerstone Partners5

Rodney AppiahManaging Partner at Cornerstone VCEdwin AppiahGeneral Partner at Cornerstone VCChenelle AnsahAngel at Alma AngelsAlexander ShapiroInvestor at Conduit ConnectJude AddoVenture Partner at Cornerstone VC

Also worked at UBS535

Paul KwanInvestment Team at General CatalystMartin MignotInvestor at Index VenturesBirgitteInvestor at InvestinorSauvanne Saint-LégerInvestor at DaphniElena PantaziPartner & Head of Platform at NorthzoneDaniel LiCEO of Plus and venture partner at Madrona

+ 529 more

Also worked at KPMG UK57

Remy MartinClient Team Member at Generation Investment ManagementLiam SymingtonSenior Director at Marlin Equity PartnersSarah HollyheadDirector at Marlin Equity PartnersLirui DingPrincipal at TRANSCENDAngelica CostaOperations Assistant at Mighty CapitalRohini PrakashHead of Finance at Jungle Ventures

+ 51 more

Colleagues at Cornerstone VC

Dean Forbes
Board Member at Cornerstone VC
Edwin Appiah
General Partner at Cornerstone VC
Jude Addo
Venture Partner at Cornerstone VC
Lord Dr Michael Hastings CBE
Board Member at Cornerstone VC
Nat Falconer
Venture Partner at Cornerstone VC
Oksana Stowe
IC Member at Cornerstone VC
Rodney Appiah
Managing Partner at Cornerstone VC
Susannah Nicklin
IC Member at Cornerstone VC

Network1

Edwin Appiah
General Partner at Cornerstone VC

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