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How to convince investors that [your] solution is the right solution to solve THE problem
Talks about pitching to investors, market potential and business differentiation
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Alex Cochand
Director of SEI Ventures at SEI
Greater London, England
Overview
Alex Cochand is a seasoned professional in the wealth management industry, currently serving as the Director of SEI Ventures and Partner, Managing Director, Investor, and Head of Origination at QVentures in Greater London, England. With a strong background in asset management, operations, and technology, Alex has excelled in roles at prominent organizations such as SEI and QVentures, demonstrating expertise in FX options, account management, and business development.
Highlights of Alex's career include his leadership roles at SEI Ventures and QVentures, where he has successfully navigated investments in various sectors like FinTech, digital health, and enterprise applications, showcasing a talent for building strong relationships and driving business growth through strategic initiatives.
Work Experience
Director of SEI Ventures
2024 - Current
SEI provides asset management, investment processing, and investment operations solutions for institutional and personal wealth management.
Partner
2023 - 2024
Managing Director
2023 - 2023
Investor and Head of Origination
2021 - 2023
Board Participant
2023 - 2024
Career mentoring platform that connects users with qualified industry professionals for priceless career advice in Private Equity, Venture Capital and Investment Banking
Board Participant
2022 - 2024
Bridged media is a dynamic engagement solution for digital publishers to convert their readers into a guaranteed monetisable lead using contextual action cards. The technology allows digital publishers drive their business KPIs through enhanced audience activation and engagement where it is able to generate upto to 10 times the conversions than industry average.
Board Participant
2022 - 2024
AllotMe is a sustainable garden-sharing marketplace that allows users in to find a space to grow food in the city, or become Hosts by renting out their gardens. Often described as the 'Airbnb for gardens' 🌱
Co-Founder
2020 - 2024
The Un Company was founded to provide premium period care products that are uncompromising on health and environmental values. TheUnCompany.co
Consultant
2020 - 2021
Running fundraising support courses and introduction to venture capital sessions for Wayra portfolio companies
Venture Scout
2020 - 2021
As a VS, I have joined a community of volunteers who all share a passion for helping great founders turbocharge their growth through efficient access to capital. If you're a European (post-revenue) tech company looking for investment, get in touch. Mountside Ventures optimises the fundraising process for European startups and investors. They help the most ambitious entrepreneurs raise funding through their network of 600+ investors and connect the most promising Venture Fund Managers with forward-looking Limited Partners.
Senior Manager - Ventures
2019 - 2020
Manager - Investment Team
2016 - 2019
Education
BA
2008 - 2011