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Marten Abrahamsen
Chief Financial Officer at Fundbox
Marten Abrahamsen is an experienced finance executive who served as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Fundbox, a financial technology company that provides credit and payment solutions to small businesses.13 He joined Fundbox in January 2020 as the company's first CFO, following their $176 million Series C funding round.1
Career Background
Investment Experience:: Before joining Fundbox, Abrahamsen had an extensive background in investment and finance:
- Senior member of the investment team at The Chernin Group (TCG)1
- Senior investment professional at Coatue Management's private company investment fund1
- Private equity technology investor with Vector Capital1
- Investment banker at Goldman Sachs1
Education::
- MBA from Harvard Business School12
- BSc in Management, Economics, and Finance from The University of Warwick12
Role at Fundbox
As CFO at Fundbox, Abrahamsen was responsible for overseeing the company's finances and played a key role in its growth strategy. He focused on helping the company unlock the "Net Terms Economy," which refers to the $3.1 trillion owed to U.S. firms trapped in accounts receivables.1
Career Transition
Abrahamsen's move to Fundbox marked a significant shift from investing to operating as a CFO. He cited the company's massive opportunity, defensible business model, and strong customer value proposition as key factors in his decision to join.13
Current Position
As of 2023, Marten Abrahamsen has transitioned to a new role as the Chief Financial Officer at Vercel, a position he has held since 2023.25
Marten Abrahamsen's LinkedIn username is martenabrahamsen.4