Gianmarco Colombo

Experience

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  Barni Carlo Spa

  Mar 2014 - Mar 2014

  Intern

  • Assisted customers and suppliers with their needs• Learned basic skills about NAVISON (Microsoft)• Helped to implement new business strategies of the firm • Cooperated to increase the logistics and warehouse management

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  NORA PFEIFFER SRL

  Oct 2016 - Dec 2016

  Intern

  • Helped a client to develop a marketing strategy for the launch of new products• Assisted the social media team regarding a new social network strategy for a customer• Supported the C-suite in the research for possible new equity investors

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  Meridian Communications

  Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  Intern

  • Administrated the implementation of the marketing strategy for an Italian perfume retail chain (EBITDA € 6m) for the launch of new products; involving the coordination of 15 local boutique stores and distributing of promotional materials• Supported the development of a multi-year marketing plan for a new advertising campaign (budget € 2m) for women consumers, involving determining the total market size, calculating a potential penetration rate, proposing advertising materials, and devising a marketing budget. Show less

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  Proactiva

  May 2021 - Sept 2022

  • Advised a small-cap packaging firm (EV €40m, EBITDA> €5m) on a majority stake sale (71%) to a private equity• Handed the development of a business plan, and an info memo, for a nutraceutical company (EBITDA € 3m) and supported the sale process of a minority stake (EV € 10m for the 38,4%) to a private equity. • Facilitated the execution phase of the deals I worked on by managing stakeholders throughout the due diligence process• Creation of panels of target companies selected by financial criteria• Executed the manual screening of SMEs operating in several sectors all around Italy using the AIDA database Show less • Autonomously completed valuation analysis by applying discounted cash flow models (DCF), public peers’ analysis (trading multiples), and precedent transactions analysis (transaction multiples)• Developed and distributed 10+ blind teasers, resulting in managing follow-up video calls and Q&A sessions• Attended 20+ in-person management meetings with clients, private equities, and private investors• Facilitated the development of two business plans for family-owned businesses (average revenues € 40m) Show less

  • Junior Consultant

    Dec 2021 - Sept 2022

  • Business Intern

    May 2021 - Dec 2021
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  Queen Mary School of Business & Management

  Feb 2023 - Mar 2023

  SBM Consultant

  • SBM Consult is a team consultancy project where students work to solve a consulting challenge for a client • Directed a team of five students in the strategic advisory to a pre-seed start-up specialising in plant-based barrier coatings as alternatives to single-use plastic packaging• Oversaw client relations and coordination with Queen Mary University, ensuring project milestones were tracked and teamschedules were effectively managed• Executed a comprehensive market analysis for the packaging sector, evaluated competitors, and formulated strategic recommendations for the commercialisation and development of the client's innovative technology Show less

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  Green Arrow Capital

  May 2023 - Sept 2023

  Summer Intern

  • Conducted in-depth analysis and comparison of financial statements and balance sheets for over 20 SMEs• Compiled a meticulously researched shortlist of 100 high-potential acquisition targets• Collaborated in developing leveraged buyout (LBO) models, enhancing insights into private equity valuation strategies• Participated in strategic meetings with potential acquisition targets and CFOs from Green Arrow's portfolio companies

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  Queen Mary Social Venture Fund

  Sept 2023 - Apr 2024

  Venture Capital Analyst

  • QMSVF is a venture capital fund, with an avg. ticket of £15.000, focused on financing seed and pre-seed start-ups with a sustainable impact• Engaged in a comprehensive 6-month training in VC operations and start-up valuation• Evaluated over 20 start-up pitches and financials to guide investment decisions