Nick Kostrov Email and Phone Number
A passionate and driven venture associate with 4 years of experience in venture capital, startups, and innovations, I thrive at the intersection of innovation, technology, and finance. With a keen eye for disruptive startups and a deep understanding of market trends, I specialize in identifying high-potential investment opportunities across various sectors.My background in VC, startups, and financial audit coupled with hands-on experience in due diligence, financial modeling, startup sourcing & scoring, and managing deals through sourcing - due diligence - structuring - closing, allows me to provide valuable insights to both entrepreneurs and investors. In my previous roles at KGVC, Joint Journey, and Angels Deck, I've successfully led 9 Seed deals totaling $4.5 million and contributed to fund portfolio companies' growth and international expansion. At my current role at Arcanis, we're developing startup ETFs for institutional investors. My strategic thinking and enthusiasm for analyzing companies, deriving market insights, and future trends enable me to adapt to high-paced environments and drive impactful investment decisions.I'm always eager to connect with fellow investors, entrepreneurs, and innovators to exchange ideas and explore potential collaborations.Let's connect and discuss how we can drive the next wave of technological advancement and create an impact.
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Senior Associate | Strategic M And A And Growth CapitalPrivate Equity FundDubai, Ae -
AssociateArcanis Capital Jun 2023 - PresentSwitzerlandArcanis – late stage & pre-IPO VC & PE fund.• Prepared 20 late stage & pre-IPO deals, including secondary sourcing, due diligence, in-depth market research, peer analysis, DCF & multiple valuations and risk assessment. Prepared financial models, investment memos and term sheets;• Established and managed business unit of 6 employees to update valuations and multiples of 500 startups per quarter and source the best performing ones for further DD;• Assisted in developing a database and an Excel and Python tool for sourcing of the best-performing startups;• Secured partnerships with 3 secondary marketplaces and brokers for secondary deal sourcing and database updates with the latest deals;•Managed a portfolio of 7 pre-IPO companies: updated models, valuations, exit projections and prepared portfolio reports. -
Product ManagerVc Score Jan 2023 - Jun 2023Singapore, SingaporeAI assistant for VC investors and startup foundersAs a first employee, i pioneered product-related jobs:• Developed product roadmap, prioritizing features;• Conducted market research and competitive analysis;• Interviewed customers, potential clients and analyzed feedback; -
Market Research AnalystSpace Ambition Sep 2022 - Jun 2023 -
Senior AnalystAngelsdeck Jun 2022 - Mar 2023The biggest angel syndicate in CIS with $50 mln invested in 110+ companies.• Conducted financial and business analysis for 100+ potential investment opportunities;• Led 3 investment deals for $1.5 million in total. Managed scoring – DD - term sheet negations and syndication of both deals with angel group;• Prepared investment memos & analytical reports and presented them to fund managers and partners. -
AdvisorAirtasks Jun 2022 - Dec 2022 -
AdvisorArtclever Corp Jun 2022 - Dec 2022 -
Senior AnalystJoint Journey Dec 2021 - Jun 2022RussiaJointJourney VC – international early-stage VC with 104 investments in the portfolio.Focus: AI, FinTech, IoT and EdTech• Conducted financial and business analysis for 70 potential investment opportunities;• Led 2 investment deals for $1.65 million. Managed scoring – DD - term sheet negations and syndication of 1 deal with angel group;• Prepared investment memos and presented them to fund managers and partners;• Managed a team of 2 analysts, overseeing hiring, onboarding, and professional development. -
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InvestorEdstein Jul 2021 - Feb 2022 -
InvestorHinted Jul 2021 - Feb 2022 -
AnalystKirov Group Ventures Jun 2021 - Feb 2022St Petersburg, St Petersburg City, RussiaKGVC – largest industrial start-ups focused private VC fund in Russia.Focus: Industry 4.0, HRTech, Edtech, Agro Tech, BigData & Machine Learning, Industrial IoT, PropTech.• Conducted comprehensive due diligence, analyzing 300+ companies across various sectors. Developed financial models, market & competitor research, valuations, and investment memos;• Managed 4 primary seed deals for $1.2 million total, overseeing the entire process from sourcing to closing;• Assisted 2 portfolio companies with the development of a growth strategy for the EU market, signing their first international clients;• Supervised a sourcing team of 2 people and established a network of connections and strategic partnerships with industry leaders to ensure a stable pipeline of 20+ investment opportunities per week;• Led a project to automate reporting processes, reducing time from 3 weeks to 1 hour. -
AssociatePwc Apr 2021 - Jun 2021St Petersburg, St Petersburg City, Russia• Conducted market research and competitive analysis;• Examined the business model of the client companies;• Proposed a strategy to Improve business processes. -
Audit JuniorEy Sep 2020 - Apr 2021St Petersburg, St Petersburg City, Russia• Audited financial statements of 4 companies; • Worked with RAS, IFRS and US GAAP. -
Business Analyst At Hr DepartmentNda Fintech Company Sep 2019 - Mar 2021St Petersburg City, Russia• Decreased the time to fill a position by 20% by developing an Excel tool to manage a pipeline of incoming candidates according to the company's standards.• Using BI launched an automated reporting system for the HR department. • Using a data-driven approach found a bottleneck and led 2 projects to troubleshoot. Managed requirements, team, and communications with senior stakeholders.• Managed HR - guided hiring and onboarding of new employees.
Nick Kostrov Education Details
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nick Kostrov
What company does Nick Kostrov work for?
Nick Kostrov works for Private Equity Fund
What is Nick Kostrov's role at the current company?
Nick Kostrov's current role is Senior Associate | Strategic M and A and Growth Capital.
What schools did Nick Kostrov attend?
Nick Kostrov attended Ku Leuven, Высшая Школа Менеджмента Спбгу, Университет Итмо.
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