AKSHAT SHARMA
Investment Analyst at Berkeley Venture Capital- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Limited working proficiency
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Hindi Native or bilingual proficiency
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Sanskrit Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Introduction to Programming Using Python
UdemyJan, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Blockchain Business Models
Duke University - The Fuqua School of BusinessOct, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Financing for Startup Businesses
Duke University - The Fuqua School of BusinessOct, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Startup Valuation Methods
Duke University - The Fuqua School of BusinessOct, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Yale Financial Markets (Honors)
Yale UniversitySep, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
The Complete Financial Analysis Course
UdemyJun, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Pistol Shooter
National Rifle Association Of India (NRAI)Dec, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Berkeley Venture Capital
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United States
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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1 - 100 Employee
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Investment Analyst
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Feb 2023 - Present
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Berkeley Undergraduate Economics Association
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United States
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Consultant
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Aug 2022 - Present
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Nomadic Venture Partners
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United States
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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1 - 100 Employee
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Venture Capital Analyst
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May 2023 - Aug 2023
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FundRace
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Spectator Sports
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Founder
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Nov 2020 - Mar 2023
-Designed the first online funding platform for Indian athletes providing sponsorship, investment consultation, and crowdfunding services to athletes, teams, and related organizations. -Partnered with 40+ organizations and raised $200,000+ in sponsorship contracts. Functions under 11 national sports associations and impacted over 180+ athletes and teams via crowdfunding. -Conducted in three phases namely crowdfunding, sponsorship, and investment solutions taking care of the players' financial requirements from the grassroots to the podium and after. Show less
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nasscom
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India
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Information Technology & Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Selected Member (Incubator and TechWE)
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Sep 2021 - Feb 2023
•Selected amongst the top 400 startups in India in the NASSCOM Incubator and TechWe programs. •Networked with industry experts and entrepreneurs to redesign and improve my startup FundRace. •Integrating a new technology to enhance the trust and user interface of FundRace’s web based application. •Selected amongst the top 400 startups in India in the NASSCOM Incubator and TechWe programs. •Networked with industry experts and entrepreneurs to redesign and improve my startup FundRace. •Integrating a new technology to enhance the trust and user interface of FundRace’s web based application.
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Nova
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India
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Finance Group Member
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Feb 2022 - Jan 2023
Selected amongst high schoolers across India having exceptional prowess in finance. Working along individuals from different groups within the finance industry including private equity, venture capital, IB, etc. Selected amongst high schoolers across India having exceptional prowess in finance. Working along individuals from different groups within the finance industry including private equity, venture capital, IB, etc.
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EXCELLENT INVESTMENT ADVISORZ PRIVATE LIMITED
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India
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Finance Intern
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May 2021 - Jul 2021
-Evaluated 25 mutual fund schemes along large, mid, and small-cap portfolio holdings. Developed a comparative report using different financial metrics for prospective investors. -Analyzed and compared 10 health insurance companies on the basis of their different schemes, compensation benefits, and term requirements on spreadsheets. -Created social media content for awareness to purchase health insurance. -Led a team of 5 individuals to devise a long-term investment strategy for a prospective client considering future financial goals, insurance, and risk appetite. Show less
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Gopal Corporation Limited
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India
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Tobacco Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Finance Intern
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Apr 2020 - Jul 2021
-Computed a multiple regression model to forecast quarterly sales of $600,000 approx. for Delhi-based production units. -Collated actual sales data with forecasted sales and prepared a report analyzing the carrying cost of inventory, supply chain costs, and out-of-stock rates. -Studied the cash to cash cycle time flows to monitor operational efficiency. -Computed a multiple regression model to forecast quarterly sales of $600,000 approx. for Delhi-based production units. -Collated actual sales data with forecasted sales and prepared a report analyzing the carrying cost of inventory, supply chain costs, and out-of-stock rates. -Studied the cash to cash cycle time flows to monitor operational efficiency.
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Small Business Consultant
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Feb 2020 - May 2021
-Interviewed & counseled 25+ startup owners in the early execution stage of their startup. -Examined the idea & strategized its implementation. -Identified fallacies in the product, marketing, and budget and suggested a structured solution to the issue. -Redesigned their websites, pitch deck, and business model summary. -Interviewed & counseled 25+ startup owners in the early execution stage of their startup. -Examined the idea & strategized its implementation. -Identified fallacies in the product, marketing, and budget and suggested a structured solution to the issue. -Redesigned their websites, pitch deck, and business model summary.
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University of Pennsylvania
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Head Of Strategy
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Sep 2020 - Dec 2020
Wharton Global High School Investment Competition -Formulated an investment strategy with a team of 7 members creating a virtual stock portfolio of $100,000. -Documented the investment thesis in a 11 page report for our client Mr. Florian Hagenbuch. -Generated a ROI of 25% of the portfolio. Wharton Global High School Investment Competition -Formulated an investment strategy with a team of 7 members creating a virtual stock portfolio of $100,000. -Documented the investment thesis in a 11 page report for our client Mr. Florian Hagenbuch. -Generated a ROI of 25% of the portfolio.
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Inverted Prism
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India
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Investment Banking Workshop Member
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Oct 2020 - Nov 2020
-Analyzed stock prices of 30+ publicly-traded companies on the Bombay Stock Exchange. -Performed competitor analysis of 8 leading companies from the FMCG sector along the lines of management, scalability, financial health, returns, and consumer reputation. -Led a team of 5 to construct a due diligence report for a $500m model acquisition case of a company by Britannia Ltd. Mentor: Investment Banker ANKIT SONI -Analyzed stock prices of 30+ publicly-traded companies on the Bombay Stock Exchange. -Performed competitor analysis of 8 leading companies from the FMCG sector along the lines of management, scalability, financial health, returns, and consumer reputation. -Led a team of 5 to construct a due diligence report for a $500m model acquisition case of a company by Britannia Ltd. Mentor: Investment Banker ANKIT SONI
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Ensure Services - Events and Sports Marketing
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New Delhi, Delhi, India
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Marketing Intern
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Aug 2020 - Oct 2020
-Helped to organize a box cricket tournament. -Prepared a budget and approximate fee for the event. -Improved social media presence, edited and promoted video(teaser) of the event on YouTube. -Contributed towards making a pitch deck for sponsorship and got 3 sponsors contributing $30000 for the event. -Helped to organize a box cricket tournament. -Prepared a budget and approximate fee for the event. -Improved social media presence, edited and promoted video(teaser) of the event on YouTube. -Contributed towards making a pitch deck for sponsorship and got 3 sponsors contributing $30000 for the event.
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SafeBox
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Retail
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Founder
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May 2020 - Sep 2020
-A Direct to Consumer online marketplace to retail products helpful for sanitation and eye care. -Generated $23,000+ in revenue by selling 1300+ sanitation kits, projectors, blue screens, and dispenser stand collectively. -Partnered with stores of India’s leading grocery retailer - Modern Bazaar and restaurant chain Haldiram's. -Produces over 200 units per week. -Aspiring to provide cost-effective methods for sanitization and eye care during these turbulent times SAFEBOX is a truly ingenious solution against the problems raised by COVID-19. Show less
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Education
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University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Data Science -
University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Intended) -
Amity International School, Saket
High School Diploma, Business/Commerce, General