Anthony Danne

VP - Software Innovation Banking

United Kingdom

About

Partnering with high-growth, VC and PE-backed software companies from Series B through to IPO or exit, with a focus on AI, Cybersecurity, Enterprise SaaS and Fintech. Supporting founders, CFOs and investors with flexible, strategic capital to scale and execute on growth plans. Focused on structuring non-dilutive financing solutions including Venture Debt, Acquisition Financing and traditional debt such as RCFs and Term Loans (from £5m+), alongside broader corporate banking services such as Payments & Liquidity, Trade & Working Capital, FX and Card Issuance.

Experience

  • Barclays Corporate & Investment Bank (3 yrs 11 mos)
    • Vice President - Software Corporate Innovation Banking
      Nov 2025 - Present · 9 mos

      • Develop and manage relationships with Series B+ software companies across AI, Cybersecurity, Enterprise SaaS and Fintech • Originate and structure Venture Debt, Acquisition Financing and traditional debt solutions, including RCFs and Term Loans • Provide tailored, non-dilutive Growth Capital solutions to VC & PE-backed businesses • Deliver integrated Corporate Banking capabilities including Payments & Liquidity, Trade & Working Capital, FX and Card Issuance • Partner with founders, CFOs and investors to support international expansion, M&A and broader scaling strategies

    • Associate - TMT International Corporate Banking
      Sep 2022 - Nov 2025 · 3 yrs 3 mos

      • Oversee a portfolio of global technology and media clients, serving as the primary liaison for client treasury teams and internal stakeholders throughout a deal lifecycle and ongoing relationship management • Structure complex debt facilities across investment and speculative-grade markets, using scenario analysis and risk modelling to drive lending return projections and credit insights • Advise clients on financing solutions ranging from syndicated loans, RCFs, bridge financing and project finance   • Prepare internal transaction memos, collaborating with advisory, capital markets, FX, trade, and cash management teams to present business cases to senior credit committees

  • Franchise & Real Estate Graduate Analyst at Barclays
    Aug 2020 - Sep 2022 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    • Performed credit analysis for transactions within the Telecommunications, Business Services, and Hospitality sectors, resulting in an 18% expansion of the Franchise loan portfolio • Developed comprehensive pitch decks for more than 20 potential Franchise clients, assuming the role of key liaison throughout the loan application process and spearheading client engagements • Produced monthly performance insights and analyses for the real estate portfolio, leading to a notable 60% augmentation in the team's buy-to-let mortgage exposure

  • Warwick Asia Careers Society (2 yrs 5 mos)
    • President
      Mar 2019 - Aug 2020 · 1 yr 6 mos

      • Responsible for recruiting and leading cohort of 15 students to attend WACS flagship event –The Hong Kong Finance Trek – to visit the offices of firms such as J.P. Morgan, McKinsey & Co, HSBC • Led company sponsorship pitches to 35 corporations, achieving a 20% conversion rate • Ran weekly meetings with 13 society execs to improve outreach, increasing society event turnout by 30% • Pioneered a digital marketing campaign on multiple platforms to increase social media reach by 40% and welcome 200 new society members • Responsible for synchronising team efforts to organize exclusive information sessions, speaker events, and trading workshops to increase campus presence.

    • Corporate Relations Exec
      Apr 2018 - Mar 2019 · 1 yr

      • Responsible for attracting and maintaining our society’s sponsorships, inviting firms for networking events and coordinating our yearly Finance and Law Treks

  • Summer Intern at Ginmon
    Jul 2019 - Sep 2019 · 3 mos

    • Created interactive HTML files and posters using software such as iH5.cn, generating a 26% increase in user interaction on the company WeChat page • Prepared multilingual presentations for over 40 potential clients in China, helping to raise over ¥1.4m in investments • Attended client meetings to help support new investment proposals and gain insight into client relationships

  • Summer Trading Intern at Cathay United Bank
    Aug 2018 - Sep 2018 · 2 mos

    • Conducted research using Bloomberg Terminal on the state of the Turkish economy and prepared a management briefing with particular focus on Turkish foreign exchange implications • Prepared daily profit and loss accounts on Excel for my team, updating our positions and changes in returns