About Us
Ararius was founded in 2019 by Michael Starmer-Smith
With over two decades at Deutsche Bank, Mike has advised Treasurers and CFOs of leading global companies on capital, risk and strategy. Recognised for deep expertise in corporate banking and treasury, his work increasingly bridges finance, technology and growth.
Recent mandates include creating innovating funding solutions for FSG Global, an innovation-driven complaint resolution company; and adviser to SmartResilience, an insurtech advancing digital climate-risk solutions. Ararius also helped launch Aius, a venture backed by Innovate UK, creating resilience tools for the hospitality sector.
Discreet, independent, and selective, Ararius operates where finance and innovation intersect.