Where does Wilfred Fianko work?

Wilfred Fianko is Venture Partner at Cornerstone VC.

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).

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.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

w•••@cornerstonevc.coreveal

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareFintechHealthtechImpact & Social GoodSaaS

Experience

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

Skills & more

Portfolio Management36Wealth Management12Asset Management7Securities & Investments3Investments26Private Banking18Banking5Financial Services16Finance11Management5Relationship Management9Retail Banking3

+4 more

High 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

Investors connected to Wilfred in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.

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).