#239 How to Fund a Fast-Growing B2B SaaS Startup with Janelle Gorman, CFO, York IE
GrowCFO Show · 2025-06-24 · 36 min
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.entry-img img{ display:none !important; } .single .hentry .entry-img{ display:none !important; } In this insightful episode of The GrowCFO Show, host Kevin Appleby explores the critical topic of funding fast-growing B2B SaaS startups with Janelle Gorman, CFO at York IE. Securing appropriate funding remains one of the most significant challenges for SaaS founders, particularly in today's fluctuating investment landscape. Understanding the criteria investors use and developing effective fundraising strategies can make the difference between startup success and failure. Janelle Gorman brings her extensive experience as a CFO with high-growth subscription model companies and her current role at York IE, an early-stage investment firm that has deployed $60 million across approximately 60 companies. The conversation provides valuable insights into investment criteria, fundraising strategies, and the importance of product-market fit. Janelle also discusses York IE's unique approach to supporting founders through both investment and services designed to help companies scale effectively.