Leonardo Peikoff Email & Phone Number

Austria

Wien, Österreich

As Head of Business Development for Start-Ups at KPMG Lighthouse, I drive the expansion of our influence within the start-up ecosystem. I support the acquisition and growth of emerging companies, facilitate investment rounds, and accelerate exits, while emphasizing the creation of synergies between start-ups and investors. My responsibilities include developing growth strategies and managing key ecosystem partnerships. Additionally, I serve as the primary contact for founders and investors, ensuring continuous engagement and valuable connections.

Wien, Österreich

As an Associate , my role centered on monitoring market trends within the startup ecosystem, enhancing our network among startups, investors, and key stakeholders, and developing strategic partnerships with academic institutions and innovation hubs. My focus was on identifying growth opportunities, facilitating meaningful connections, and laying the groundwork for early engagement with promising startups.

Wien

Drawing from the experience I acquired during my secondment at the European Super Angels Club, I contributed to the establishment of KPMG's startup initiative, Smart Start.

-Analyst responsible for startup scouting, deal flow generation andmanagement- deal sourcing, screening and analysis of European and North American startups- review and validation of business plans, detailed review of investment opportunities, preparation of investment opinions for investors- evaluation of market, product and technology company forecasts, assistancewith company valuation and possible exit scenarios,-Research activity for market reports published on website for sponsors andindustry networks.-Organizing and participating in events and exchanges with industry expertson new market dynamics.work secondment by KPMG

Vienna

Scouting and analyzing European and North American start-ups, managing and accompanying deal flow, reviewing business plans, and preparing investment insights. My role also involved evaluating market trends, assisting in company valuations, and researching for market reports, alongside organizing industry events.

Wien, Wien, Österreich

- Independent development of a Bitcoin/ Ethereum crypto cloud mining company- Establishment and management of a 3 - person team- Independent creation of the business and financial plan, implementation and organization of purchasing and coordination of goods deliveries,- Establishment of a mining infrastructure in Styria (Austria) in partnership with a hydroelectric power plant- Customer acquisition and support of existing investors/customers

Washington D.C

- Attended hearings, briefings, and markups on behalf of Legislative Staff.- Researched federal government laws and performed general administrative duties.- Provided constituent services support and responded to matters related to legislation.

Master (M.A) Management

Study focus on business formation and take-over of small and medium-sized enterprises Thesis: ”Development of tailor-made services.

Bachlor Of Arts (B.A), Business Administration

Bachelor Thesis: The biggest economic and financial crises: Comparing Their Impacts with Special Reference to Austrian SMEs and Start-Ups

Diploma, Business & Economics