SwiftConnect hires its first CFO in under a month, saving $80,000 (76%)
SwiftConnect powers physical access credentials and permissions in real-time, from anywhere — interfacing with Apple Wallet to grant access control via a phone or other connected personal devices. Growing fast, it asked VeUP to run the search for its first full-time CFO.
Published 3 times, 2024–2026
Published in 2024, cut as a printed one-pager in 2025, and still carried on veup.com today — the same executive-search result running across three site generations.
- 2024SwiftConnect Secures First CFO Amidst Huge Growthveup.com (2024 site)Partnership date: August 2024Reprinted in full below
- 2025SwiftConnect Secures First CFO Amidst Huge GrowthVeUP printed case-study one-pager
The 2024 text cut to a single printed page, datelined Connecticut, USA · August 2024.
Same text, re-run - 2026SwiftConnect Secures First CFO Amidst Huge Growthveup.com (current site)
Still live, datelined Connecticut, USA · August 2024.
Same text, re-run
SwiftConnect Secures First CFO Amidst Huge Growth
- Location
- Connecticut, USA
- Partnership date
- August 2024
Background
SwiftConnect powers physical access credentials and permissions in real-time, from anywhere. The software interfaces with Apple Wallet, granting access control via a phone or other connected personal devices.
SwiftConnect is growing at pace, with several high-profile contracts executed and further expansion on the horizon. To fortify their business, they requested that we execute an executive search and secure their first full-time CFO.
The challenge
When navigating the complex access control infrastructure landscape, the right leaders are paramount to continue growth. SwiftConnect had a need for a CFO with deep VC ecosystem experience, the ability to strategically lead and influence, and a passion for operational excellence.
The solution
From the initial conversation between us and SwiftConnect, we understood the strategic power this hire would bring, and what an asset this would be to their leadership team. We began by engaging in a comprehensive search. SwiftConnect needed a candidate with experience in securing multiple rounds of funding, with a deep knowledge of the VC landscape, and the ability to optimize capital expenditure while also focusing on operational expenditure.
In less than a month, we found a talented candidate who fit the criteria, and went on to place their new CFO.
Achievements
Secured a CFO in less than a month, saving $80,000 or (76%) when compared with average Executive recruitment fees in the market.
Consistent communication with both SwiftConnect and the candidates resulted in a rapid turnaround and positive interactions.
Our partnership with SwiftConnect will continue to grow, with more roles on the horizon and a deeper technical partnership in the works.
Reproduced from VeUP’s published case-study archive — published on veup.com in 2024, cut as a printed one-pager in 2025, and still carried on the current site. Claims and figures appear as published.