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Case study
Case Study
SeaStock Pty Ltd
Industry
Biotechnology and Aquaculture
The Situation
At inception, SeaStock’s founders had a strong understanding of the significant commercial opportunity at a macro scale, however needed support to understand the financial drivers required to meet this opportunity. In addition, the company needed to demonstrate strong financial controls to attract appropriate investment capital
The Opportunity
Metric was engaged to bring financial clarity, discipline, and insight to SeaStock’s early-stage operations. With a tailored Fractional CFO and bookkeeping solution, Metric had the opportunity to partner with SeaStock to build a financial foundation aligned to SeaStock’s ambitious growth and capital-raising goals
The Solution
✓ Develop financial model to help drive strategic direction:
Developed financial model utilising scientific assumptions developed at lab scale to understand the key financial drivers most impacting the performance/valuation of SeaStock
✓ Financial & Operating Frameworks Built from Scratch:
Reviewed and implemented financial processes to improve financial visibility and cash flow runway
✓ Board and Investor Ready Reports:
Delivered investor-ready financial statements, management reports, and capital raising support to accelerate funding outcomes
✓ Grant & Accelerator Program Support:
Supported SeaStock to secure non-dilutive funding opportunities, including competitive grants and accelerator programs aligned to its R&D and commercialisation goals. This enabled SeaStock to extend its runway, accelerate product development, and build early traction without diluting founder equity
