Aaditya Chintalapati, CFA
CFO & Board Director | Raised $500M+ for Energy & Tech Companies | Fractional CFO for Growth-Stage Businesses
Partnering with founders and boards to raise capital, execute transactions, and build institutional-grade finance functions—from seed stage to exit.
Track Record
Proven Financial Leadership Across Energy and Technology
London-based CFO and investor with an exceptional track record of raising over USD 500 million in equity and debt capital, scaling energy and technology businesses internationally. My expertise covers the full spectrum of corporate finance.
As former CFO of Waldorf Production, I led the financial strategy for an international upstream energy company. I also co-founded ExMachina Investments, building a diverse portfolio of 10+ companies in energy, defense-tech, sports, and gaming technology.
With 18+ years of experience in investment banking, capital markets, and senior financial leadership, I currently serve as Co-founder at Statler Energy and Non-Executive Director at MyVoice AI. I hold the CFA charter and Certificate in ESG Investing, offering insights into sustainable finance.
$500M+
Capital Raised
Equity and debt across multiple transactions
~20
Years Experience
Investment banking to CFO roles
10+
Portfolio Companies
Energy, defense and technology sectors
Strategic Financial Leadership for Growth-Stage Companies
I partner with small and mid-cap energy and technology companies at critical inflection points. My approach combines deep operational finance expertise with capital markets sophistication, empowering boards and founders to navigate complex financial decisions with confidence.
Bringing a practitioner's perspective from operating CFO roles and investment banking, I provide hands-on financial leadership in deal structuring, financing strategy, and value creation.
Capital Structuring
Equity, private credit and bond solutions tailored to growth stage and acquisition financing
M&A Execution
Buy-side and sell-side transaction support including modeling and integration
Cash Generation
FP&A frameworks and liquidity management for sustainable operations
Board Leadership
Board & Advisory Experience
Serving in governance and advisory capacities across high-growth technology and energy companies, bringing capital markets expertise, financial oversight and strategic guidance to boards navigating funding, scaling and market expansion challenges.
MyVoice AI
Non-Executive Director
Responsible for financial oversight, funding strategy and go-to-market guidance for a deep-tech voice AI platform. Advising leadership on capital allocation, investor relations and strategic partnerships as the company scales its innovative voice synthesis technology across enterprise and consumer markets.
- Financial governance and risk oversight
- Capital raising strategy and investor engagement
- Commercial strategy and market expansion planning
ExMachina Investments
Co-Founder & Director
Strategic investor across upstream energy, defense-tech, sports and gaming technology sectors. Advise portfolio company leadership teams on capital allocation, governance frameworks and scaling strategies. Active involvement in deal sourcing, due diligence and ongoing value creation initiatives across diverse technology and energy investments.
- Portfolio strategy and capital deployment
- Operational guidance for portfolio CEOs and CFOs
- Cross-portfolio synergies and best practice sharing
What I Bring to Your Board
Capital Markets Expertise
Deep experience across equity and debt markets, including IPO readiness, private placements, bond issuances and alternative financing structures. Navigate complex capital raising processes with institutional investors, private equity and credit funds.
Energy Transition & ESG
Certificate in ESG Investing and practical experience integrating sustainability frameworks into financial strategy. Understand the commercial and regulatory dynamics of energy transition, helping companies position for evolving investor and stakeholder expectations.
Technology Sector Fluency
Portfolio exposure across deep-tech AI, gaming technology, sports-tech and defense applications. Understand the unique financial dynamics of technology businesses including burn rates, unit economics, scaling challenges and exit pathways.
Cross-Border Deal Experience
Executed transactions across UK, US, Nordic and European markets. Navigate multi-jurisdictional regulatory environments, currency considerations and international investor bases with proven transaction success.
Featured Experience
Waldorf Production: Scaling an International Energy Producer
As CFO of Waldorf Production, I led the financial strategy for an international upstream energy company, managing capital markets, operational finance, and strategic transactions during a period of significant growth.
Successfully raised $50 million in initial equity for strategic acquisitions, followed by $450 million in Nordic bond markets to fund further growth and expansion.
I oversaw the financing and integration of multiple acquisitions, ensuring disciplined capital allocation and strong cash generation. This delivered exceptional returns to early investors through significant equity value appreciation and regular dividends.
30K
Daily Production
Barrels of oil equivalent
$500M
Capital Raised
Equity and bond financing
Investment & Transaction Track Record
Two decades of experience in investment banking, capital markets, and CFO roles, focusing on energy and technology sectors. Proven track record in advising on and executing complex financing and M&A transactions.
ExMachina Investments
Co-Founder & Director | Strategic investor and advisor
Co-founded early-stage investment platform focused on energy, defense-tech, and sports/gaming. Structured funding and provided strategic/financial guidance to ~10 portfolio companies.
Waldorf Production
Chief Financial Officer | International upstream energy
Led financial strategy, capital markets, and M&A for an international oil & gas producer. Raised ~$500M in equity/bonds, oversaw multiple acquisitions, and delivered substantial shareholder returns.
Pareto Securities
Partner | E&P equity and credit analyst
Senior research and capital markets role covering European upstream energy. Supported equity and Nordic bond placements, helping clients raise ~$250M through sector analysis and investor engagement.
Morgan Stanley & Goldman Sachs
Energy Research | Investment banking
Energy sector research and analysis at leading global investment banks. Developed deep expertise in oil & gas fundamentals, valuation, and capital markets.
Fractional CFO Services
Part-Time CFO & Advisory Mandates
- Partnering with founders, private equity funds, and family offices as a part-time or interim CFO.
- Providing senior financial leadership for growth-stage companies without the commitment of a full-time hire.
- Mandates typically range from 3 to 18 months, structured flexibly for strategic oversight or intensive engagement.
- Based in London with remote capabilities and travel as required for critical board meetings, investor presentations, or transaction execution.
Capital Strategy
Equity, private credit and bond issuance for growth capital and acquisitions. Investor materials, valuation analysis and negotiation support.
Performance & Cash
Building FP&A capabilities, liquidity frameworks and risk management for small and mid-cap businesses scaling operations.
M&A Transactions
Buy-side and sell-side support including financial modeling, commercial due diligence, transaction structuring and post-deal integration.
Sector Expertise & Portfolio Highlights
Current and historical exposure across diverse sectors with particular depth in upstream oil & gas, energy services, defense-tech, sports and gaming technology, and digital consumer brands. Portfolio companies span early-stage ventures to established international operators.
Energy & Commodities
Waldorf Production, Statler Energy and other upstream and energy service investments across UK, US and international markets.
Deep-Tech & AI
MyVoice AI and other technology platforms leveraging artificial intelligence, machine learning and advanced software engineering.
Sports & Gaming Tech
Matchday AI, Metashot, 1312 Interactive, Ziffi Chess—innovative technology platforms transforming sports analytics and gaming experiences.
Let's Connect
I focus on board opportunities with growth-stage energy and technology companies, fractional CFO mandates for capital raises or transactions, and investment collaboration.
Whether you're a founder, a PE fund, or a board seeking financial and capital markets expertise, I welcome the opportunity to explore how I can add value. Based in London with international experience, I am available for board positions, fractional CFO engagements, and strategic advisory roles.
Board Opportunities
NED roles in energy and technology
Fractional CFO
Part-time financial leadership
Investment Collaboration
Co-investment and advisory