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David Kay

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CFO at After Party Studios
📍 London Area, United Kingdom

David is a finance leader with 20 years of experience scaling VC and PE-backed media and tech companies. A graduate of The University of Sheffield and a qualified ACA, he led Unmind from Seed to Series B and has managed several successful exits.

He values strong professional relationships, expressing genuine excitement about rejoining trusted former colleagues from Base79 at his current venture. He appears to thrive in ambitious, collaborative environments that are built on established connections.

In April 2026, he became CFO at After Party Studios shortly after the company received a majority investment from the SISTER Group.

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
CFO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
London Area, United Kingdom
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Scaling Startups
He has a proven track record of leading finance in high-growth companies, such as taking Unmind from Seed to Series B and growing the team from 25 to 200.
Successful Exits
His career highlights include managing multiple successful company sales and MBOs within the media and technology sectors, including at Cashcade, Base79, and PEI Media.
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Career

Work history

5-2026
CFO
After Party Studios
12-2022 - 5-2026
VP of Finance
SLAMcore Limited
11-2018 - 6-2022
Finance Director
Unmind
3-2017 - 11-2018
Group Financial Controller
PEI - Alternative Insight
11-2015 - 12-2016
Group Financial Controller
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Education
2002 - 2005
ACA
ICAEW
1997 - 2000
Bachelor’s Degree
The University of Sheffield
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