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Wilfred Fianko

Investor

Venture Partner at Cornerstone VC · Vice President at MUFG

London

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

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594 people in our graph share verified history with Wilfred — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Chris MorrisunlockedWilfred: together at Lloyds Bank (2012–2015)
×4Wilfred: together at UBS
×3Wilfred: together at KPMG UK
×3Wilfred: together at Brunel University of London

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.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

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

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.

Colleagues at Cornerstone VC

Alex Garfitt
Investor at Business Growth Fund
Dean Forbes
Board Member at Cornerstone VC
Edwin Appiah
General Partner at Cornerstone VC
Frits Groenewegen
Chief Operating Officer at Flow Traders
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

Network1

Edwin Appiah
General Partner at Cornerstone VC

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Wilfred Fianko?
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.
Where does Wilfred Fianko work?
Wilfred Fianko is Venture Partner at Cornerstone VC.
What does Wilfred Fianko invest in?
Wilfred Fianko invests in AI & Machine Learning, E-commerce, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, SaaS.
What check size does Wilfred Fianko write?
Wilfred Fianko typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Wilfred Fianko go to school?
Wilfred Fianko studied at Brunel University of London (Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Business & Management).

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Shared employers

Also worked at NextWave Consulting1

Harper Dammann SmithFounder at Pacific