Turn a confusing financial model into a lender-ready plan
Get a free 1:1 Financial Model Review with Powdr founder Joe van Gelder – Ex-banker, PE advisor and business owner. In 30 minutes, he’ll show you where your model is holding you back and what needs to change so lenders (and you) can trust the numbers.
- Takes < 2 minutes to apply
- Limited to 8 slots per month
Most people simply haven’t seen their model through an investor or lender’s eyes before. This is your chance to. When banks need someone to improve their model, they send them to us.
You only get one shot with lenders. Don’t blow it with a messy model.
Most companies haven’t been through a transaction process before. They don’t know:
- Why banks ask for specific information.
- What they’re actually trying to understand.
- How to present the story behind the numbers.
So they send over a model that’s confusing, inconsistent, or incomplete, which:
- Kills momentum with the lender
- Creates doubt about the management team
- And often, it quietly closes the door on funding
Around half of SME loan applications are rejected – and many of those rejections come down to incomplete, inconsistent, or unclear financial information, not a bad business.
About 50% of rejections had “readily fixable” issues, like messy numbers and missing documentation, that blocked their funding.
Is this model review right for you?
This probably isn’t right if you:
- Don’t have any numbers or forecast yet
- Aren’t planning to go through a transaction in the next 12–18 months (funding, acquisition etc.)
- Just want a generic demo of the Powdr platform (you can book that separately)
This is a good fit if you’re any of the following:
- A founder, CEO or CFO of a growing business
- Thinking about bank debt, refinancing or extending a facility
- Worried about cash and not sure if it’s profit or working capital
- Sitting on a model that “kind of works” but you don’t fully trust it
Why are we doing this for free?
Joe has spent years inside banks deciding who got funding, and now works day-to-day with finance leads at Powdr.
From this session, you get clear, practical guidance on how your numbers will really be seen by lenders and what to fix so your model actually works for the business, not just on paper.
So why is it free? Good question. There’s no catch, but there is a reason.
We know the model is where everything starts
If your model is wrong, no software or service can save you. Helping you fix it is the best way to prove our value.
Some companies decide to work with us afterwards
A portion of people who take the review choose Powdr to help rebuild their model, support their funding process, or act as a higher-leverage alternative to a fractional CFO.
Even if you don’t, you’ll leave better off
You’ll walk away with a clearer, stronger model and a better understanding of your options. If that means you go and do it yourself, that’s fine too.
FAQs
What if my model is a total mess?
Perfect. That’s usually when we add the most value. As long as you’ve got something (even a rough spreadsheet), we can work with it.
Will you try to sell me Powdr on the call?
We’ll explain how Powdr could help if it’s a good fit, but the focus of the session is your model, not our sales pitch. You’ll get value even if you never work with us.
Do I need to be in the UK?
No, we work with companies across the UK, Europe, the USA, Canada, and Australia.
What types of businesses do you work with?
We typically work with established SMEs and scale-ups who are thinking about debt, refinancing, or managing a cash crunch – across sectors like Manufacturing, Retail, and Tech.
How do you keep my data secure?
We’ll share a secure upload link and can sign an NDA if needed. We treat your data with the same care we’d treat our own.
Apply for your free review
On the call, Joe will go through your model live with you and focus on four things:
Cash & runway clarity
Get a better understanding of what your cash position actually looks like.
Lender’s-eye view
Joe has reviewed hundreds of models. He’ll show you exactly what banks look for, what worries them, and what needs tightening so you don’t raise red flags.
Funding options & capacity
We’ll talk through funding options, what structures might make sense, and where your story isn’t yet matching the numbers.
Fixes & next steps
You’ll leave with a practical list of changes you can make.
No obligation, no hard sell. You’ll walk away with clarity either way.
Apply for your financial model review
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