Lavena Bhansali, CFA, CMA

Experience

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  Jaldhi Overseas

  May 2016 - May 2016

  Finance and Accounting Intern

  • Reconciliation of accounts for year 2015 using FACT accounting software• Reviewed and rectified physical documents and entries in excel• Rectified missing documents and errors in SGD bank book and petty cash books

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  Nimai Management Consultants

  Apr 2017 - Jun 2017

  Private Debt & Equity Intern

  • Identified and prepared intensive database of FIs, Debt Funds, AlternativeInvestment Funds and Private Equity Funds along with their investment appetite• Sourced and established contact with potential investors and generated theirDubai, UAEinterest for various projects.

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  Laverne Capital

  Dec 2017 - Apr 2018

  Finance Intern

  • Trained on Financial Planning, Mortgage and General Insurance• Maintained relationship with clients, Mortgage Brokers and Financial Planners• Liaised with Development Managers of superannuation and Investment Companies• Dealt with clients’ claims and identified suitable quotes with FINNAS software

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  Frost & Sullivan

  Jul 2018 - Aug 2018

  Market Research Intern

  • Conducted in-depth analysis – Research on Cloud Contact Center Market• Research Report assisting buyers looking to buy a Cloud Contact Center solution• Interviewed industry professionals and studied trends disrupting the market

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  Winquote SME Finance

  Jul 2019 - Nov 2020

  • Enabled startups and SMBs raise capital up to AUD 1mn per deal by providing end-to-end financial advice until approvals.• Undertook operational and financial due diligence and analyzed financial statements to determine creditworthiness and appropriate loan size for the client.• Delivered 99%+ success rate in fund raise by undertaking client valuation and, preparing and presenting investor reports and pitch books to leading institutions within tight deadlines. - Responsible for project risk and financial analysis and for clients’ businesses- Preparing business plans, cashflow forecasts and finance proposals for clients- Responsible for clients seeking Asset Finance, Cashflow loans, Commercial Debt & Private Equity- Liaising with stakeholders and ensuring Compliance management

  • Senior Lending Relationship Associate

    Jul 2020 - Nov 2020

  • Lending Relationship Associate

    Jul 2019 - Jun 2020
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  Comprint Tech Solutions

  Jan 2021 - Jan 2022

  Senior Associate, Corporate Finance

  • Successfully launched a new IT B2B financial leasing project by undertaking an industry research and business feasibility studies covering key elements such as Total Addressable Market (TAM), CAPEX, Revenue projections and Margin expectations.• Undertook project valuation to raise capital, by preparing and presenting pitch books including detailed forecasts, from institutional investors and leading banks.• Developed a structured financial due diligence model for the firm to assess clients’ financial position.• Led a core finance team to develop the online financial leasing business model.• Led the onboarding of leading institutional clients like NSEIT, Nxtgen and Strad in the 1st year ofleasing operations.• Managed company’s treasury investment allocation and structuring of its sources of funding. Show less

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  Venture Catalysts | India's First Integrated Incubator

  Mar 2022 - now

  • Responsible for Umbrella VCC fund structuring including developing fund flow strategies, due diligence, commercial negotiations, preparing investor deck and relevant activities until fund launch.• Responsible for Alternative Investment Fund structuring including its Offering Memorandum.• Managed other multiple overseas chapter expansions involving its financial, operational and legal duediligence, obtaining required license approvals and commercial negotiations.• Successfully led the launch of an associated NBFC entity by conducting company valuation andpreparing company profile for license approval.• Envisaged a streamlined fund flow structure for existing fund management and sponsor entities.• Slashed down multiple internal expenses/project costs by at least 20-30% by streamlining proceduresand handling commercial negotiations while ensuring the continuation and enhancement of services.• Managed company’s treasury investment allocation. Show less

  • Manager - Strategy & Investments, Founders' Office

    Jul 2022 - now

  • Corporate Finance

    Mar 2022 - Jun 2022