Sam Lee

Paloe - Part-Time CFO who specializes in preparing Tech Start-ups for Series A and beyond - FP&A-as-a-service - Budgeting - Exit Planning - Fundraising - Financial Modeling - SME Digital Transformation

Sam Lee Chengyi is a Partner and Co-founder of Paloe, a CFO advisory firm headquartered in Singapore.1 2 He specializes in preparing seed-stage startups for Series A funding rounds and has acted as an interim CFO for various tech companies during their fundraising phases.1 Sam has built financial models for over 70 companies and has expertise in articulating their stories using numbers.1

Professional Background

Co-founded Paloe (formerly known as Excide) in 20151 2
Leads the startup advisory team at Paloe, helping clients optimize and transform their financial functions2
Previously worked in M&A at KPMG and as an Investment Manager with Maersk Group1
Certified Registered Management Consultant1

Expertise

CFO advisory for VC-backed companies
M&A advisory
Series A/B fundraising
Due diligence preparation
Financial modeling
Finance transformation

Education

Bachelor of Business Management in Finance from Singapore Management University (2008-2012)3

Sam Lee Chengyi is recognized for his expertise in helping CEOs and CFOs build and scale their CFO functions, particularly in Southeast Asian companies.3 His work has been featured in various media outlets, including Business Times, CNA938, MoneyFM, and TechInAsia.3