What We Do
financial Transactions
coach Founders & Executives
coach Founders & Executives
Evaluating financial alternatives and preparing to reach out to capital providers can be daunting. We can analyze your needs, evaluate what is feasible in the market, present your company in the highest possible light and help you close your capital raise.
coach Founders & Executives
coach Founders & Executives
coach Founders & Executives
In times of stress or rapid change, it is a game changer to have someone in your corner experienced at helping founders and executives work through these issues. We will calmly guide you through the possibilities and help you arrive at the best possible outcome.
Board of Directors
coach Founders & Executives
Board of Directors
Frank Byrne is an experienced independent board member and adviser who has served in multiple industries – financial services, ed tech, legal tech and others.
Risk Management
coach Founders & Executives
Board of Directors
In this rapidly changing economic environment, asset performance and valuations are rapidly changing. We have decades of experience evaluating financial assets and business models through multiple economic cycles.
About Fifth Light
Experience
Fifth Light Advisory is a professional services firm owned and led by Frank Byrne: I spent three decades on Wall Street as a credit specialist, direct lender, international portfolio manager, securitized products expert, leader, and manager of 100+ bankers internationally. I built significant businesses within large institutions and downsized several during the great financial crisis. My teams have won numerous industry awards.
After my career in finance, I was drawn to the startup ecosystem via angel investing, which led to advising, coaching, and board positions. I enjoy the excitement of working with growing businesses and helping them to solve their unique challenges and issues.
I have a macro view of economic events as well as an ability to focus on immediate issues. And I have a passion for building the circular and sustainable economy of the future.
