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Rahil Patel

UK Expansion at Gilion

United Kingdom

Overview 

Rahil Patel is currently leading the UK expansion efforts at Gilion, showcasing expertise in early-stage startups and venture financing. With a background in investment analysis and strategic ventures at reputable firms like Kreos Capital and Fidelity International, Patel brings a wealth of experience in sectors such as FinTech and AI to his current role. Highlights of Patel's career include his leadership in UK expansion at Gilion and his investment analysis roles at Kreos Capital, where he honed his skills in venture financing and early-stage startups.

Work Experience 

  • Head of UK

    2024 - Current

    • Gilion empowers tech founders & CFOs to plan for their financing future with AI-driven analytics, forecasting and fundraising tools alongside non-dilutive capital of up to £10m • Investors include LocalGlobe, Creandum, John McCormick (Blackstone), Annika Falkengren (SEB & Lombard Odier) and Hjalmar Winbladh (EQT Ventures and Epidemic Sounds)

  • UK Expansion

    2023 - 2024

  • Investment Associate

    2022 - 2023

    • Kreos Capital (acquired by Blackrock) is a leading provider of growth debt and equity funding to high-growth companies in the technology and life sciences sectors • Investments include: Docplanner, Finbourne, Voi, Moove, Gravitee, Treasury Intelligence Solutions (TIS), Vivino, HungryPanda, Taxfix.

  • Senior Investment Analyst

    2022 - 2022

  • Investment Analyst

    2021 - 2021

  • Student Consultant

    2021 - 2021

    • Fidelity International Strategic Ventures is a strategic venture capital firm investing in entrepreneurs that are redefining Wealth and Asset Management

  • Investor

    2019 - 2020

    • Augmentum Fintech plc is one of Europe’s leading fintech VCs • Investments include: Dext (fka Receipt Bank) (exited) & Onfido (exited)

  • Brand Ambassador

    2017 - 2019

    • Grew new business in the under-penetrated North East region around Durham to increase both on-trade and off-trade sales • Increased brand awareness through forging partnerships with student charities, societies and university-wide events

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