Steven Clarke
Independent Non Executive Director at Reactive Technologies Limited
Windsor, England
Overview
Work Experience
Independent consultant to growth technology businesses
2013 - Current
Supporting growing businesses and entrepreneurs by rolling up my sleeves and applying my experience of fundraisings, growth strategies and realisation of equity value. I want to be involved with ambitious, successful people who are good listeners and I will be generous with my time, network, independent view, constructive feedback and energy to develop successful outcomes. I am interested in technology, tech-enabled business services, sports and investment company opportunities. I support a small portfolio of equity holdings and board roles so I am open to early conversations and leads for new potential opportunities.
Non Executive Director
2025
Molten Ventures VCT PLC is an early stage investor in B2B software, deep tech and digital health.
Non Executive Chair
2025
Paperchase is a tech enabled service provider of finance reporting and performance improvement for restaurants in Quick Service, Fast Casual and Fine Dining. Paperchase has raised growth equity to continue its profitable growth through direct sales, acquisitions in added value consulting, and further development of intelligence offerings.
Non Exec Chair
2019
QV Systems is a SaaS business with digital workflow and data solutions for the automotive and asset finance providers, lessors, dealers and brokers. I work closely with Daniel the founder on team development, strategic partnerships and the Target Operating Model to increase profitability. QV's software suite has clear benefits in enabling brokers, dealers and funders to conduct business digitally from prospecting through proposals, contracting and terms management. https://www.qv.systems
Non Executive Director
2014
Planixs has won awards as the fastest growing fintech business according to Sunday Times Tech Track 100 and the US Regtech awards, and is backed by Business Growth Fund with minority equity. Planixs is the leader in real time treasury software for banks, exchanges and trading houses. The Realiti software suite is cloud based and capable of handling complex data, rules and scenarios to deliver excellent return on investment. Planixs is expanding overseas (DACH, Benelux, Spain, Canada, USA) with global partners like Nasdaq's Adenza, Finastra, Infor, DXC Luxsoft, Mastercard as well as integration with risk and faster payments software vendors like Murex, Kyriba and Calypso. Realiti provides control and regulatory compliance over cash, collateral and intraday liquidity for Basel III, faster payments as well as stress modelling and business process improvement for liquidity. Planixs real-time capability is a key unique advantage. I constructively influence the Go To Market planning internationally, strategic partnerships and the Target Operating Model for a profitable enterprise software business.
Independent Non Executive Director
2022
Grid Metrix, System Strength and Tradenergy data services enable real-time visibility of the electricity grid which is at the core of enabling the transition to renewable energy sources and building reliability and resilience in the zero-carbon power grids of the future. www.reactive-technologies.com Growth equity funding has supported recruitment of CFO, CRO, Chief Strategy Officer and CPO as well as expansion internationally in North America, APAC and Middle East. The grid data solutions have been deployed in 9 countries and Reactive is backed by some of the leading climate tech investors including M&G Catalyst, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Eaton, Toshiba and Accenture. Reactive is recognised as a 2022 Bloomberg New Energy Finance Pioneer for its potential to “accelerate global decarbonization”.
Chair, Investment Committee
2019
Bethnal Green Ventures helps talented teams launch and scale Tech for Good ventures that will significantly improve millions of lives. Technology has the potential to transform the way we approach solving the world’s most pressing environmental and social challenges BGV helps ventures move from start up to stars with its accelerator services, funding and mentoring. BGV has raised its second LP fund in 2024 to provide start up funding through to series B for Sustainable Planet, Inclusive Society and Health Lives. I helped BGV establish it's first Investment Committee alongside another independent member and contribute to fundraising and recruitment. Fabulous businesses have been supported like Fairphone, Aparito, DrDoctor, Second Nature, Tickets for Good, Piclo, LettUs Grow, Commonplace, TalkLife, NogginHQ, TaskHer, Oto Healthcare, PreActive, SpokeSafe, TalentSpaces, VoltShare and most recently Securium, RideLogix and Vouchsafe.
Chairman
2017
I became Chairman in November 2024 to support Prof Jan Godsell's goal of the Business School becoming first choice for purpose-led people and organisations. The Progress with Purpose positioning is being backed up by Loughborough becoming the UK SCALE centre partner for MIT. The Business School has fantastic credentials in the Circular Economy, Digital Decarbonisation Supply Chain and Logistics Excellence] I am leading the Strategic Advisory Board to provide the executive leadership team with a critical and supportive perspective for the strategic and financial plans. This includes best practice in attracting 100+ businesses to join the UK SCALE centre to participate in and benefit from research, teaching, student placements and graduate recruitment. We all act an ambassadors for the Business School and Loughborough University across our wider networks. The Business School is UK top 10 for undergraduate courses, top 150 QS ranked for Business and Management, and one of a handful of business schools that are triple rated (EQUIS AMBA, AACSB).
Advisor to Founders
2021
InvestCloud Inc is the global leader in wealth technology, formed through the amalgamation of InvestCloud, Finantix and Tegra118, backed by Motive Partners, Clearlake Capital and other co-investors including the founders of Finantix and myself. Finantix became InvestCloud Europe and Asia with the same team led by Christine Ciriani as CEO. I continue supporting the two founders as shareholders and managers challenging and reviewing execution of the growth, integration and value creation strategies. I provide constructive input on financial, commercial and people performance matters. Jeff Yabuki (ex Fiserv) has tremendous vision for the functionality, service and value for money that InvestCloud can deliver for clients with a SaaS platform for relationship and content management, Managed Accounts, execution, performance and risk, accounting and model management.
Enabling clients, advisors and their customers through connected technology, enhanced intelligence, and inspired experiences.
Raised $54,060,000.00 from Citi Ventures, Accenture, Clearlake Capital Group, Motive Partners, Fiserv and JP Morgan Chase.
Board Advisor
2016
Ishka is an exciting growth business providing Insight, Analytics and Advisory services by subscription to the aviation industry primarily relating to financing of aircraft Ishka was founded by a team of serial entrepreneurs and I provide support for business planning, growth strategy, fundraising, potential acquisitions and partners.