Prathmesh Shankar
Investments Team at Kairon Capital
Actively sourcing and mapping consumer businesses for investment at Kairon Capital.
Intro
I'm Prathmesh Shankar, currently part of the Investments Team at Kairon Capital. My path has taken me through the worlds of investment banking and strategic consulting at Bain & Company, but I've recently pivoted toward my true interest: Venture Capital. I specialize in financial modeling, valuation, and market mapping, particularly within the consumer staples and logistics sectors. I've spent a fair amount of time helping startups navigate Series A rounds and even dabbled in the satellite industry. I’m passionate about identifying emerging trends without the usual corporate fluff. I’m currently looking to connect with founders building the next big thing in the consumer space and am always happy to offer my perspective on fundraising and strategy.
Networking
What I can offer
- ›Fundraising expertise
- ›Financial modeling and valuation
- ›Strategic consulting for startups
What I'm looking for
- ›Founders building consumer businesses
- ›Connections within the VC ecosystem
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Background
Career
Transitioned from high-finance internships and consulting at Bain & Company into venture capital and investment roles.
Education
Bachelor of Financial and Investment Analysis (BFIA), Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies
Achievements
- ›Supported a startup's Series A fundraising round at Bain & Company
- ›Successfully helped KroniKare Pte Ltd raise capital as a freelance consultant
- ›Identified millions in potential savings for a North American satellite company
- ›Developed a 'Trendwatching' feature for PocketVC
Opinions
- Corporate consulting can sometimes be 'telling folks what they already knew'
- Overthinking startups and calling it insight is a common industry pitfall
Personality
Communication style
Highly self-deprecating, witty, and irreverent with a cynical edge toward corporate norms.
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