Michael Levine is a Partner at TechCXO serving as a Fractional CFO and Sell-Side M&A Advisor. Specializing in growth-stage, PE-, and VC-backed companies, Michael partners with leadership teams to maximize enterprise value, optimize EBITDA, and mitigate operational risk ahead of corporate exits. With a unique blend of financial, technology, AI, and cybersecurity expertise (CFO, CPA, AAIR, CISM, CRISC), he bridges the gap between financial strategy and tech risk, guiding organizations ranging from startups to global enterprises exceeding $500M in revenue through liquidity events and disciplined execution.
Pre-LOI, Michael helps founders and investors strengthen financial narratives, surface and mitigate risk early, and ensure that operating, technical, and accounting realities will stand up under rigorous buyer due diligence. Around signing and after close, he supports sell-side stakeholders by ensuring that deal mechanics, particularly working capital, purchase price adjustments, and related definitions, behave as intended in practice. He does not negotiate outcomes or create leverage through disputes; his role is to preserve economic intent, reduce surprises, and help transactions age well while maintaining constructive buyer relationships.
He brings a differentiated approach to enterprise value creation by integrating traditional financial strategy with cybersecurity, AI governance, and technology risk evaluation. His deep experience spans SaaS, cloud, automation (UiPath RPA), data analytics, and AI-enabled decision support. Leveraging his extensive certifications (AAIR, CISM, CRISC, CompTIA Security+, and AWS Cloud Practitioner), Michael helps leadership teams identify and address technical debt, AI governance gaps, and cyber vulnerabilities early so they do not erode transaction value or derail deal terms during due diligence.
Clients value his approach for its relevance, clarity, and focus on scalable margins. He uses data and analytics to validate assumptions, guide strategy, and adapt execution as conditions change, always with an eye toward sustainable growth and long-term value creation.
Beyond his client work, Michael is deeply embedded in the M&A and financial ecosystems. He is actively involved in the Atlanta business community, having served on the boards of the Georgia Society of CPAs (including as Atlanta Chapter President) and Financial Executives International. He has also co-founded multiple executive and CFO forums focused on innovation, growth, and leadership transition for the C-suite.