Key Group Startup AcceleratorInvestment Analyst
Dec. 2019 - Mar. 2020Moscow, Moscow City, RussiaAs an Investment Analyst at Key Group Startup Accelerator, I played a critical role in managing and growing a diverse portfolio of IT startups across various industries, including logistics, delivery, yacht, entertainment, car rental, taxi, and modeling. Some of my key accomplishments include: - Successfully closing funding rounds for 3 out of 7 projects, securing a total of $1.73 million in funding ($500k, $850k, $380k), which helped to fuel growth and accelerate business development.
- Delivering strategic market analysis and benchmarking analysis for 7 different markets, providing valuable insights and recommendations to the startups on market opportunities and competitive positioning.
- Preparing operational and financial models (P&L, DCF), capital budgeting (Venture Capital Method, calculation of IRR, CoC) for IT startups, which enabled more informed decision-making and helped to identify areas of growth and optimization.
- Applying technical analysis to determine present and future financial performance of IT startups, including seasonality analysis, cohort analysis, and retention modeling, which helped to forecast and optimize business performance.
- Preparing presentations for investors, effectively communicating startup strategies, market positioning, and financial performance to potential investors. Through these accomplishments, I demonstrated my ability to manage and grow a diverse portfolio of startups, conduct in-depth market and financial analysis, and effectively communicate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.