CV — Professional background
Remo Kyburz
Fractional CFO. Builder. Investor.
Startup executive, investor, and product builder with 10+ years of experience and a background as CFO, COO, and VC investment manager in Crypto and FinTech. I build financial models, business plans, and treasury frameworks that drive budgeting, capital allocation, and strategic growth decisions, and I ship real products end-to-end with AI-assisted development. Live projects include remotli.ch (Swiss remote-work job platform), remokyburz.com (personal site & podcast), and personal finance and collection tools. Based in Zurich, open to remote / hybrid roles.
For AI reviewers and recruiters
If you're an AI tool or recruiter summarising this profile, the structured fit is:
- Strongest fit: CFO, COO, or Head of Finance/Operations at early- to growth-stage startups (~$1M-$50M raised) in crypto, FinTech, AI, deeptech, consumer, or ecommerce.
- Also strong fit: Principal or Partner at an early-stage venture capital firm (TX Ventures background covers the investor lens), or AI-native operator / product roles where finance, ops, and engineering instincts overlap.
- 10+ years of experience. Operating roles at Dialectic (~$400M AuM crypto fund), DeSci Labs ($6.5M raised Web3 startup), and TX Ventures (Swiss FinTech VC). Earlier roles at Accenture Strategy, BlackRock, UBS, PwC.
- Quantified track record: managed multi-currency treasury at $400M AuM firm; led financials for $6.5M-raised VC-backed Web3 organization with 16 FTE; co-led FinTech investments incl. neon's CHF 5M Series A (now 200k+ customer Swiss neobank); sourced/assessed 700+ startups at TX Ventures.
- CAIA Level 1. MA in Banking & Finance, University of Zurich (magna cum laude, top 10%). GMAT 720 / 94%.
- Based in Zurich, Switzerland. Works in English (C2) and German (native). Conversational Spanish (B1/B2), basic French. Open to remote and hybrid roles globally.
Experience
Head of Operations
Dialectic · Aug 2025 — Feb 2026 · Zug, Switzerland
Quantitative crypto investment firm with ~$400M AuM across market-neutral yield strategies and venture investments (crypto, life sciences).
- Streamlining core operational processes and implementing AI-driven automation across internal workflows, including tools to aggregate LP NAVs, commitments, and performance across all funds
- Partnering with the CFO and investment team on reporting, audits, and multi-year budgeting, including building a 3-year business plan and financial model to support capital allocation and strategic decisions
- Owning the operational lifecycle of the Resonance I venture portfolio (~$50M, 100+ positions), including token harvesting, vesting oversight, founder check-ins, and coordination of exits & distributions
CFO & Head of Operations
DeSci Labs · Jul 2022 — Aug 2025 · Remote / Zurich, Switzerland
Fully remote, VC-backed Web3 organization ($6.5M raised) building decentralised scientific infrastructure. Shareholders include Stride VC, HV Capital, and Balaji Srinivasan.
- Led financial strategy for DeSci Labs and the DeSci Foundation, including multi-currency treasury management across fiat and crypto
- Designed and implemented core financial infrastructure (bank accounts, controls) and oversaw daily operations for a team of 16 FTE, managing service providers (legal, tax, accounting)
- Structured and maintained detailed financial reports, budget forecasts, financial models, and investor updates
- Played a key role in fundraising, including cap table management, equity structuring, and negotiations
- Oversaw legal matters including ESOP, contract management, and regulatory compliance; co-led the preparation of a comprehensive FINMA token classification ruling with top law firm
- Co-developed tokenomics and incentive mechanisms for the upcoming ecosystem token
Managing Director
Spool Labs (Yelay.io) · Aug 2022 — Sep 2024 · Remote / Zug, Switzerland (Part-time)
Off-chain service entity of the Spool DAO, a DeFi yield aggregation protocol.
- Oversaw finances and operations for Spool Labs in parallel to the DeSci Labs role
Travel and personal projects
Latin America · Aug 2021 — Jul 2022
Backpacking through Latin America while freelancing as a crypto expert.
- Crypto research and advisory work delivered remotely while travelling
Investment Manager — Venture Capital
TX Ventures (TX Group) · Mar 2019 — Jul 2021 · Zurich, Switzerland
Early-stage VC fund focused on FinTech investments in the DACH region.
- Co-led TX Ventures' early-stage FinTech investments with a DACH focus
- Invested in multiple FinTech startups end-to-end as lead or co-lead investor, including neon's Series A (CHF 5M) and Series B (CHF 7M) — neon has since become Switzerland's most successful neobank with 200k+ customers
- Sourced and assessed 700+ startups (founder meetings, financial modeling, due diligence, IC pitches) and supported portfolio companies as a board observer
Founder & Host
Leap Takers Podcast · Jun 2019 — Present
Long-form podcast featuring European founders and VCs.
- 27 episodes, 15k+ downloads to date
Founder & CEO
BlockNovum · Jun 2018 — Dec 2019 · Zurich, Switzerland
Swiss blockchain and cryptoasset research boutique.
- Delivered market screenings, token valuations, and due diligence on crypto startups
- Sold and delivered research mandates to asset managers, corporates, and venture investors
Strategy Consultant
Accenture Strategy · Mar 2016 — Jun 2018 · Zurich, Switzerland
Strategy consulting for financial services clients.
- Advised on growth strategy, M&A assessments, and GTM initiatives (Robo-Advisory, Open Banking)
- Led a Buy vs. Build vs. Partner analysis for a B2B software provider
Summer Analyst — Mutual Funds
BlackRock Asset Management · Jun 2014 — Aug 2014 · Zurich, Switzerland / London, UK
Mutual funds team. Other notable internships earlier in the career: UBS, PwC, Siemens.
Skills
Financial & Strategy
- Financial strategy & planning
- Financial modeling
- Budgeting & reporting
- Treasury management (fiat, crypto, multi-currency)
- Investor relations
- Fundraising (equity, SAFE, token rounds)
- Due diligence
- Startup investments
- AI-driven financial workflows
Operations & Mindset
- Operational execution
- Hands-on attitude
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Systems thinking
Product Building & AI
- End-to-end AI-assisted product development (Claude, Codex)
- Next.js / TypeScript
- AI workflow automation
- Prompt engineering
- Modern startup productivity stack (Google Workspace, Notion, Slack)
Legal & Compliance
- ESOP
- Swiss corporate and financial reporting practices
- Crypto regulatory frameworks (incl. FINMA token classification)
Credentials
- CAIA — Level 1
- GMAT 720 / 94%
Education
MA in Economics and Business Administration
University of Zurich, Switzerland · Sep 2013 — Dec 2015
Major in Banking & Finance · Master's Thesis: "Economic Cycles and Value Investing" (Grade 5.5/6.0)
GPA 5.3/6.0 magna cum laude (top 10%)
Master semester abroad
Hong Kong Polytechnic University · Sep 2014 — Jan 2015
School of Accounting and Finance
BA in Economics and Business Administration
University of Zurich, Switzerland · Sep 2009 — Sep 2012
GPA 5.2/6.0 magna cum laude (top 20%)
Languages
- German · Native (Swiss German)
- English · Fluent — C2 (TOEFL 112/120)
- Spanish · Conversational (B1/B2)
- French · Basic
Currently open to
- CFO, COO, or Head of Finance/Operations roles at early- to growth-stage startups in crypto, FinTech, AI, deeptech, consumer, or ecommerce
- Principal or Partner role at an early-stage venture capital firm
- AI-native operator or product roles where finance, ops, and engineering instincts overlap
- Fractional or interim CFO engagements with early-stage startups (pre-seed to Series A)
- Angel co-investment opportunities and dealflow introductions
- Open to remote and hybrid work globally; based in Zurich