Experience

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  Kpmg

  Jan 2008 - Jun 2010

  Auditor in energy group

  Responsibilities: Participation in financial audits of international energy companies, preparation of IFRS financial statements including transformation of accounts from local financial standards to IFRS, preparation of consolidated accounts, conducting operational audit and analysing internal business procedures

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  Mail.ru group

  Jun 2010 - Mar 2011

  Finance manager

  Responsibilities: Preparation of valuation materials (using LBO, DCF / SOTP, trading multiples and comparable transactions methodologies) for Mail.Ru subsidiaries (Astrum, Facebook, Zynga, Qiwi, ICQ, vkontakte.ru and Odnoklassniki.ru), participation in monthly board meetings, preparation of management accounts and monthly budgeting for gaming subsidiaries

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  Goldman sachs

  May 2011 - May 2017

  Associate in tmt-industrials group, investment banking division

  Industry focus: TMT, Industrials and Business ServicesTransaction experience:- advised HelloFresh on its IPO- advised Rocket Internet on raising of Rocket Internet Capital Partners c.$1bn fund raising- principal investment in one of Rocket Internet’s portfolio companies- advised Zalando on its €526m IPO and follow-ons placements- advised Global Fashion Group on its €330m private placement- advised / invested into Jumia on its $150m Series D- advised Farfetch on its preparation to IPO- advised Yandex on its $690m convertible bond- advised Yandex on Joint Venture formation in Turkey- advised listed CSC on its c.$700m acquisition of Xchanging (insurance IT outsourcing)- advised Ericsson on its defense strategy- arranged secured term loan with embedded upside arrangements for O1 Properties- advised National Express on the sale of c2c to Trenitalia- advised Investec on its $800m sale of aircraft leasing portfolio- advised IAG on potential acquisition of one of the largest low-costers in Europe- advised Bain Capital on its $2.9bn sale of Brakes (food service) in a duel track (parallel sale and IPO)- advised Brakes France on its c.€300m acquisition of Davigel (food service)- advised listed Bodycote Plc on acquisition of 2 coating businesses in the US- advised Yandex on its c.$600m follow-on offering- advised RTI on its acquisition of 37% stake in Sitronics and subsequent delisting- advised shareholders on the potential sale of Akado (broadband provider)- advised Domodedovo (airport) shareholders on its sale or IPO- advised Brunswick Rail (railcars operating lessor) on its sale / private placement and $600m Eurobond- advised Itera (private oil & gas company) on acquisition of 2 gas fields from Alrosa- advised Alliance Oil on its sale of 50% stake in Ukrainian fuel stations network JV with Shell- advised Nomos Bank on its potential acquisition of Absolut Bank- advised Sberbank on its $5.2bn secondary public offering on LSE Show less

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  Société générale

  Aug 2017 - Feb 2019

  Vice president, tmt investment banking

  Sectors coverage: Telecoms & TechnologyTransaction experience:- Fairness opinion to Abertis on the sale of 29.9% in Cellnex to Edizione- Advised Antin on its potential acquisition of Altice Towers in Europe- Advised Ardian on its potential acquisition of Circet- Advised Iliad on its acquisition of 31.6% eircom

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  Barclays

  Feb 2019 - Nov 2021

  Director, tmt investment banking

  Sectors coverage: Consumer Internet / Software / Tech Services. Transaction experience:- Advised health tech startups on potential IPO and fundraisings (Babylon, Doctolib and Zava)- Advising Acast (largest European podcasting company) on its $244m IPO- Advised Gett on strategic transaction- Advised Accenture on acquisition of Infinity Works Plc- Advised Vinted on potential $1bn+ acquisitions in second hand fashion sector- Advised Just Eat Takeaway on convertible bond issuance- Advising FreshToHome on Series C fundraising- Advised InPost on its EUR2.8bn IPO- Advised Auto1 on its EUR1.8bn IPO- Advised Allegro on its $2.3bn IPO- Advised The Hut Group on its £1.88bn IPO- Advised Shop Apotheke on primary ABB / convertible bond- Advised LendInvest on IPO (postponed)- Advised Trainline on IPO Show less

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  Jane gun™

  Nov 2019 - now

  Investor

  Jane Gun™ is more than just an activewear - it's a lifestyle, built on special design pieces for women to inspire for achievement and success both physically and mentally in any activity they do in life. Our mission is simple - we design activewear for women to look fit, feel confident and be ready for success. Join our movement, if you feel alike and you feel that you are stronger than you think you are!

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  Ivy farm technologies

  Nov 2021 - Sept 2024

  Chief financial officer / chief operating officer / board member / investment director

  Ivy Farm Technologies is the leading cultivated meat company based in Oxford and founded as a spin-off from the University of Oxford in 2019. We are post Series A startup and raised c.$40m in total. - CFO / COO overseeing strategy, finance, fundraising, investor relations, IP and legal activities- Leading business development, originated multiple partnerships with signed LOIs / MoUs- Board Member, Investment Director- Raised ~$25m for Ivy Farm Technologies, totaling to ~$40m to date. Build network of 800+ tech/life sciences/ deep tech investors across USA, Europe, Middle East and Asia (VC, PE, family offices, asset managers, infrastructure funds, etc.)- Azamat has been a keynote speaker and presenter on multiple conferences including Cultured Meat Symposium in San Francisco, Morgan Stanley Alternative Protein Forum and others- Azamat is currently raising Series B for the company Show less

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  Positive food co.

  Oct 2022 - now

  Investor
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  Be wtr

  Aug 2024 - now

  Group cfo & head of gcc

  Founded in Switzerland, B-Corp certified BE WTR is dedicated to changing the way people experience and consume water. By providing high-quality, sustainable water solutions for premium hospitality, high gastronomy, offices and homes, BE WTR is committed to reducing plastic waste, single use and promoting environmental stewardship. The company’s innovative, compact, bottling plants located on site of consumption or in city centres are the next step for a more responsible and modern bottled water. The latest one, surrounded by a massive media interest, opened in Paris’ 18th arrondissement in mid-September. Next plant to open is at the Rosewood in Abu Dhabi in Dec-2024 and the company plans to operate over 20 bottling sites by end of 2025. The brand also innovates in design water systems focusing on gastronomy, offices and residential with BE WTR AQTiV range, a water activation innovation. BE WTR is the water sponsor of Bocuse d’Or bringing taste and sustainability innovation to leading restaurants around the world. www.bewtr.com Show less