Karan Bagai - Partner & Co-founder

Q: Where is Karan based?

Karan is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands .

Q: What languages does Karan speak?

Karan speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), French (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Karan have?

Karan has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Karan has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 7 months . Note that Karan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Karan's latest experience?

Karan's most recent position is Partner & Co-founder at BrisQ Business .

Q: What companies has Karan worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Karan has worked for BrisQ Business , OCI NV , and ABN AMRO .

Q: Which industries is Karan most experienced in?

Karan is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance , Utility Services , and Professional Services . Karan also has some experience in Energy and Chemical .

Q: Which business areas is Karan most experienced in?

Karan is most experienced in business areas like Finance , Strategy and Planning , Investments, and M&A & Venture Capital . Karan also has some experience in Operations , Marketing , and Business Intelligence .

Q: Which industries has Karan worked in recently?

Karan has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance , Professional Services , and Chemical .

Q: Which business areas has Karan worked in recently?

Karan has recently worked in business areas like Finance , Investments, M&A & Venture Capital , and Strategy and Planning .

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

Experience

Apr 2023 - Present

2 years 11 months

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Partner & Co-founder

BrisQ Business

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

Group FP&A Manager – Methanol

OCI NV

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

Associate Director – Corporate Finance and M&A Advisory

ABN AMRO

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

FP&A Advisor – Business Development & Analysis

Enbridge Pipelines

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

Equity Research Associate

Dundee Securities & GMP Securities

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

Financial Analyst

TransAlta Utilities

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

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Banking and Finance (6.5 years), Professional Services (3 years), Utilities (3 years), Energy (2.5 years), and Chemical (1 year).

Banking and Finance

Professional Services

Utilities

Energy

Chemical

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Finance (15.5 years), Strategy (9 years), Investments and M&A (8.5 years), Marketing (3 years), Operations (3 years), and Business Intelligence (1.5 years).

Finance

Strategy

Investments and M&A

Marketing

Operations

Business Intelligence

Skills

Office
Bloomberg
Factset
Sap
Thomson One
Board.com
Hfm

Languages

English

Advanced

French

Advanced

Education

Jan 2015 - Mar 2016

Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University

Master of Business Administration, MBA · Business Administration · Rotterdam, Netherlands

Sep 2003 - Jun 2007

University of Windsor

Bachelor of Commerce, Business Administration (Honours) · Business Administration · Windsor, Canada

Certifications & licenses

CFA Charterholder

Chartered Financial Analyst Institute

Profile

Created

November 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Karan based?

Karan is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

What languages does Karan speak?

Karan speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), French (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Karan have?

Karan has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Karan has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 7 months. Note that Karan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Karan be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Karan would be well-suited for roles such as: Partner & Co-founder, Group FP&A Manager – Methanol, Associate Director – Corporate Finance and M&A Advisory.

What is Karan's latest experience?

Karan's most recent position is Partner & Co-founder at BrisQ Business.

What companies has Karan worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Karan has worked for BrisQ Business, OCI NV, and ABN AMRO.

Which industries is Karan most experienced in?

Karan is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Utility Services, and Professional Services. Karan also has some experience in Energy and Chemical.

Which business areas is Karan most experienced in?

Karan is most experienced in business areas like Finance, Strategy and Planning, Investments, and M&A & Venture Capital. Karan also has some experience in Operations, Marketing, and Business Intelligence.

Which industries has Karan worked in recently?

Karan has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance, Professional Services, and Chemical.

Which business areas has Karan worked in recently?

Karan has recently worked in business areas like Finance, Investments, M&A & Venture Capital, and Strategy and Planning.

What is Karan's education?

Karan holds a Master in Business Administration from Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University and a Bachelor in Business Administration from University of Windsor.

Does Karan have any certificates?

Karan has 1 certificate: CFA Charterholder.

What is the availability of Karan?

Karan is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Karan?

Karan's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.