NEER NAGDA

Investment Director | Venture Capital & Private Equity Strategist
London, UK.

About

Highly accomplished Investment Director and Partner with over 8 years of progressive experience in private equity, venture capital, and strategic financial advisory. Expert in managing multi-billion dollar portfolios, leading complex due diligence, and spearheading value creation initiatives for diverse clients, from single-family offices to sovereign wealth funds. Proven track record of optimizing investment performance, driving significant M&A transactions, and enhancing profitability through astute financial modeling and strategic partnerships.

Work

IPGL
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Investment Director

Summary

Led investment strategy and portfolio management for a £1 billion single-family office, driving due diligence and value creation across venture capital, private equity, and special situations.

Highlights

Managed and oversaw a £1 billion AUM investment portfolio for a single-family office, optimizing performance across venture capital, private equity, and special situations.

Led comprehensive due diligence for early-stage VC, growth equity, PE, and special situations opportunities, ensuring robust investment decisions and risk mitigation.

Spearheaded significant transactions including Series A/B rounds in Insurwave, Hepster, Bamcore, and Tradefeedr, driving deal negotiation and strategic restructuring.

Developed and implemented a proprietary investment strategy framework and KPI tracking system, enhancing portfolio evaluation and value creation initiatives.

Performance Ventures
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Partner

Summary

Manages an angel syndicate focused on early-stage AI start-up investments across the UK and Europe, identifying and nurturing high-potential ventures.

Highlights

Led an angel syndicate, strategically investing in early-stage AI startups across the UK and Europe, building a robust and high-potential portfolio.

Conducted comprehensive market analysis and rigorous due diligence to identify high-growth AI opportunities, ensuring alignment with investment thesis.

Provided strategic guidance and mentorship to portfolio companies, accelerating their growth and market penetration.

Cambridge Associates
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Associate Investment Director

Summary

Managed ultra-high net worth client portfolios and advised on investment strategies across the Middle East & Africa, overseeing assets up to $2 billion.

Highlights

Managed client relationships for private wealth, corporates, and sovereign wealth funds, overseeing portfolios ranging from $200 million to $2 billion in AUM.

Implemented a $700 million venture capital, growth equity, and co-investment portfolio for a major corporation, facilitating strategic expansion into healthcare and technology distribution.

Developed comprehensive strategic asset allocations, balance sheets, and financial forecasts for a large philanthropic investment holding company, optimizing for specific return targets.

Provided expert ESG and impact investment strategy and implementation advice across multiple multi-asset portfolios, enhancing sustainable investment practices.

Performed rigorous due diligence on private equity, venture capital, and real assets funds, informing critical investment recommendations.

OakNorth Bank
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Corporate Development Analyst

Summary

Collaborated with founders of a leading digital challenger bank to develop business models and evaluate acquisition opportunities, optimizing financial performance.

Highlights

Conducted comprehensive valuation analyses for potential acquisitions using discounted cash flows, dividend models, and comparable transactions, identifying strategic growth opportunities for a leading digital challenger bank.

Managed end-to-end retail deposit product strategy and digital marketing initiatives, successfully lowering deposit acquisition costs.

Developed and optimized financial forecasting models for the CFO and Head of Treasury, resulting in a 50% decrease in marketing spend and a 19% increase in net interest margin.

Restoration Partners
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Mergers and Acquisitions Intern

Summary

Supported high-growth entrepreneurs at a boutique business-to-business advisory firm, contributing to M&A advisory and financial analysis.

Highlights

Researched and valued buyout prospects for a sales channel advisory firm, negotiating favorable earn-out terms for the founder using comparable transactions and DCF.

Analyzed corporate strategy and exit opportunities for an established factoring software company, presenting key findings and recommendations to the board.

Conducted in-depth financial analysis, forecasted future revenue streams, and developed a long-term incentive plan for a financial services consultancy's executive team.

Education

City University London

BEng.

Biomedical Engineering

Grade: First Class Honours

Certificates

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level I

Issued By

CFA Institute

Skills

Financial Tools & Platforms

Bloomberg, Refinitiv FactSet, Morningstar.

Financial Modeling & Analysis

Advanced Excel Modelling, Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), Dividend Discount Models, Comparable Transactions, Financial Forecasting, KPI Tracking.

Programming & Data Analysis

MATLAB, Python, SQL, Google Analytics.

Web Technologies

HTML, CSS.

Investment Management

Private Equity, Venture Capital, Growth Equity, Special Situations, Portfolio Management, Investment Strategy, Due Diligence, Asset Allocation, ESG Investing, Impact Investing, Angel Investing.

Corporate Finance

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Corporate Development, Valuation, Deal Negotiation, Business Model Development, Strategic Planning.

Client & Stakeholder Management

Client Relationship Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Executive Coaching, Board Communication.