Karan B. - Partner & Co-founder

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Experience

Apr 2023 - Present

2 years 9 months

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Fundraising: Helped startups raise EUR 30M+, refining decks, structuring term sheets, and managing the fundraising process using the M&A toolkit
Financial modeling & valuation: Built models and valuations to drive fundraising and strategic decisions
Controlling & reporting: Led full-cycle financial control and reporting, turning accounting data into insights
Investor & marketing strategy: Created marketing materials and organized high-impact investor pitch sessions to connect startups with top VCs and CVCs

Jan 2022 - Mar 2023

1 year 3 months

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Led the day-to-day group FP&A activities for the OpCo’s under my responsibilities; prepared consolidated annual budget, 18 months rolling forecast and 5-year consolidated financial plan based on OpCo submissions
Supported refinancing and M&A projects and prepared annual impairment tests for related subsidiaries
Member of the Capex Committee where I jointly approved projects with over EUR 100m of spend

Mar 2016 - Dec 2021

5 years 10 months

Performed detailed financial modeling, and prepared teasers, information memoranda, management presentations and due diligence materials across financial, tax, legal, commercial and technical domains
Worked with company management teams to create operating models incorporating business plans and board presentations; presented and explained financial implications of contemplated asset and share-based mergers and acquisitions directly to clients
Coordinated and executed all stages of transaction processes, including strategic analysis, opportunity sourcing, execution and legal documentation negotiation
Engaged in strategic dialogue at C-level with companies and global energy/infrastructure funds on industry trends, market entry strategies and energy transition initiatives
Led, delegated and reviewed the work of junior staff, fostering a collaborative culture during complex execution processes and origination efforts

Apr 2013 - Oct 2014

1 year 7 months

Calgary, Canada

Worked closely with business development and other groups analyzing multibillion dollar pipeline investment opportunities and advised the board of directors on economics
Reviewed and created complex financial models of business development initiatives including fully integrated financial statements and consolidation impacts

Mar 2012 - Feb 2013

1 year

Calgary, Canada

Supported the energy research team by contributing to comprehensive, timely and in-depth research reports and recommendations focused on domestic exploration and development companies
Assumed high responsibility for equity research duties under tight time constraints, including analyzing corporate events, presenting trade ideas to sales and trading, and financial modeling

Jan 2009 - Feb 2012

3 years 2 months

Calgary, Canada

Completed four six-month rotations in budgeting and long range planning, treasury/cash management, asset performance and corporate development and investor relations teams