Talking points for VC call
Hi,
I'm going to have a call with a Partner at a VC firm. The VC is based in Eastern Europe and invests in companies whose founders are from EE or companies who will utilize tech talent (e.g. R&D) in EE. So they also invest in companies in the US, Western Europe etc.
I have a "multifaceted" background. Done private equity in energy infrastructure, altenrative investments, been at a big four doing management consulting/valuation, and finally a corporate where I did FP&A things but also overlooked a portfolio of tech investments (founder hired me because of my investment management background). I have about ~5-6 years of work experience
I know I have relevant skills, but I want to highlight those that are most relevant and why a EE firm would want an American guy working for them:
Fundraising - in my first role (energy infrastructure) I was part of a team that closed an IFI funded private equity (first for the country, think EM). While infra and tech are totally opposite universes, I do have experience in raising money from LPs. I feel this is one of the most interesting points for this employer.
Business Development - in my last role I also helped the company win new tenders in construction, as well as in my previous roles. I can help enhance portfolio companies' reach and pitch to new clients.
Strategy/Investment thesis - while I wouldn't assume to know more about the EE market or even tech investments than this MD, I probably am though more familiar with valuations, drivers, business in the West where a lot of EE companies are trying to penetrate. This is parallel to BD, but it's more of providing an informed view on new investments (alternative growth scenarios, exit opps, etc).
Manage relations with Western LPs - similar to Fundraising, but this is where I use my "Native" English (notice I did not mean my grammar!) to provide LPs with updates on the fund and help bridge the language/culture barrier between Western LPs and EE GPs.
There are a few more points I can get across, but I'm more interested in your opinions and criticisms.
Thank you for taking the time to read through my post!
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