Kieran D'silva
About Kieran D'silva
Kieran D'silva is the Co-founder and CFO of PrimaryBid.com, where he oversees global Finance, Legal, and Compliance teams. He has a background in investment banking and finance, having worked at Citi and Ernst & Young, and has contributed to significant innovations in capital markets.
Work at PrimaryBid
Kieran D'silva serves as the Co-founder and Chief Financial Officer at PrimaryBid.com since 2016. In this role, he oversees the Finance, Legal, and Compliance teams globally. He has been instrumental in leading the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) application for PrimaryBid and has executed all fundraising efforts from Seed to Series C. Under his leadership, PrimaryBid has become part of Tech Nation’s Future Fifty cohort, which recognizes the UK’s leading late-stage tech companies.
Previous Experience in Investment Banking
Prior to his role at PrimaryBid, Kieran D'silva worked at Citi as an Investment Banking Associate from 2010 to 2013. During his tenure in London, he focused on the Financial Institutions Group and was involved in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), equity capital markets (ECM), and debt capital markets (DCM) transactions. His experience at Citi provided him with a solid foundation in investment banking.
Career at Ernst & Young
Kieran D'silva began his career at Ernst & Young, where he worked as an Executive from 2007 to 2010. His time at Ernst & Young allowed him to develop key skills in financial analysis and advisory services, which contributed to his expertise in the finance sector. This experience laid the groundwork for his future roles in investment banking and financial leadership.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Kieran D'silva studied at Durham University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts with First Class Honours in Economics from 2004 to 2007. He furthered his education at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland, achieving Chartered Accountant (CA) status from 2007 to 2010. His academic background in economics and accounting has been integral to his career in finance.
Achievements in Capital Markets Innovation
Kieran D'silva is recognized for developing the first Accelerated Bookbuild equity offering available to retail investors. This innovation reflects his passion for driving change and enhancing access to capital markets. His contributions have positioned PrimaryBid as a significant player in the financial technology landscape.