Sharon Fernandes
Member at Global Women in Investor
Amsterdam, North Holland
Overview
Work Experience
Member
2022 - Current
Women in VC is the world's largest global network for women in Venture Capital.
VC Investor
2022 - 2023
Finch Capital is a growth stage focused VC fund investing in Finance, Health and Real estate Technology across Europe. We have invested in 45+ companies including Lantum, Fourthline, Goodlord, Grab, ZOPA and Symmetrical.
Strategy & Finance Manager
2022 - 2022
Orderchamp is an online wholesale marketplace that connects brands and retailers across Europe - Co-led the Series B fundraise with founders and CFO - Optimised cross-channel growth marketing strategy to improve overall efficiency of the marketing budget - Managed corporate budget and ongoing analysis of business/financial performance to contribute to key strategic decisions and drive continuous improvement projects across sales, marketing and finance functions
Emerging Markets Venture Capital
2017 - 2019
Invested in and advised venture capital funds and early stage technology start-ups in Southeast Asia across a wide range of sectors including Enterprise tech (B2B SaaS/Marketplaces/E-logistics), Consumer Internet, EdTech and Digital health. Portfolio Operations/Startup advisor: -Developed roadmap for launch of new ridesharing product for B2B/B2C online travel company along with the management; streamlined and implemented new corporate governance framework -Managed follow-on fundraises for two portfolio companies within the online travel and online hospitality sectors Business Development & New Investments: - Co-crafted investment strategy in the region and conducted multi-channel business development activities to source potential investments - Co-led the due diligence process (created business plan/finalised investment documents) on the team's new investments into start-ups across above target sectors and VC funds
IFC's Venture Capital group invests in ventures and growth stage companies.
Investment Analyst (Pre-MBA program)
2015 - 2017
Samara Capital is an India- focused Private Equity firm investing in growth stage companies across Consumer & Retail, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals, Media & Technology, Financial services and Infrastructure. -Conducted sector analyses and evaluated target companies across above sectors -Developed investment theses and valuation models for new investments -Supported management teams of portfolio companies on strategic projects including acquisitions and fundraising
Equity Research Analyst
2013 - 2015
Covered European Transport & Logistics companies including Maersk, IAG, Lufthansa, Air France, Deutsche Post and TNT Express. Research analyst covering European Pensions & Accounting: Valuation of pension funds of portfolio companies and analysis of IFRS and their impact on portfolio sectors/companies.
J.P. Morgan Ventures Energy Corporation provides commodity risk management solutions in both the physical .
Industrial Trainee- Credit Risk
2010 - 2011
Performed initial and follow-on credit reviews for potential/portfolio corporate clients to assign credit ratings and limits.
UBS Realty Investors is an institutional investment advisor that managed real estate equity assets on behalf of its clients.