Meet Arthur Chan

Arthur Chan is Vice President Finance at Mechanism Ventures, where he partners with portfolio company CEOs and boards to ensure financial strategy directly informs operational decisions. He brings deep expertise in strategic and operational finance, fundraising, and M&A, helping companies grow with discipline and scale with confidence.
Arthur Chan
Vice President Finance

HIGHLIGHTS

VP Finance
Software Development
2017 - 2020
Director of Finance
SaaS eCommerce Platform
2016 - 2018
Senior Consultant
Financial Services
2010 - 2015

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Arthur thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution. He has built finance functions that not only report performance but drive it, giving founders the clarity and discipline needed to scale. Over his career, he has helped raise more than $350M in financing, guiding companies from pre-revenue through to acquisition.

At Automattic, he built strategic finance across multiple global businesses, mastering both B2B and B2C.

At Mobify, he designed lean, resourceful financial operations that supported rapid growth that led to a successful acquisition.

At Mechanism, Arthur’s mandate is to help founders deeply understand their business by connecting financial clarity with operational execution. A trusted partner at the board and executive level, he ensures that every financial insight directly informs growth strategy and company-building.

Beyond work, Arthur enjoys adventures with his young family, always seeking new experiences and making the most of each moment together.

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