What is CIO Advise?
Founded in 2017 by industry veteran Brian Leimbach, CIO Advise operates at the critical intersection of executive leadership and technical strategy. The company provides specialized consulting services designed to ensure that enterprise technology investments are not merely functional, but are directly aligned with overarching corporate goals. In a market where digital transformation often suffers from misalignment, CIO Advise serves as a vital partner for organizations seeking to optimize their IT governance, resource allocation, and strategic roadmap execution. Their market position is defined by a high-touch, executive-level advisory model that prioritizes long-term value creation over short-term technical fixes.
How much funding has CIO Advise raised?
CIO Advise has raised a total of $186K across 2 funding rounds:
Debt
$36K
Debt
$150K
Debt (2021): $36K with participation from PPP
Debt (2024): $150K led by BayFirst National Bank
Key Investors in CIO Advise
BayFirst National Bank
A financial institution providing commercial banking services and debt financing solutions to support business growth and operational stability.
PPP
Public-Private Partnership
What's next for CIO Advise?
With this latest capital deployment, CIO Advise is positioned to scale its advisory footprint and deepen its service offerings. The firm is expected to utilize these funds to enhance its proprietary methodology for technology-business alignment, potentially expanding its reach into new vertical markets that require sophisticated digital oversight. As the company moves through this late-stage growth phase, the focus will likely shift toward institutionalizing its advisory frameworks and scaling its human capital to meet the rising demand for high-level technical governance. This strategic financing provides the necessary liquidity to navigate market volatility while maintaining a competitive edge in the high-stakes consulting landscape.
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