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Sikander Chahal
Principal at Transcend Fund
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Sikander Chahal
Principal at Transcend Fund
London, England
Overview
Sikander Chahal is currently serving as a Principal at Transcend Fund in London, England, where he focuses on investments in various sectors such as AI, gaming, media, and Web3/Crypto. With a background in finance and economics, he has successfully led seed investments in companies like Brain Jar Games, Eggscape, Gardens Interactive, Cosmic Lounge, Ruckus Games, and Methodical Games, and participated in funding rounds for companies like Gardens, Methodical Games, Vela Games, and Fun Country.
Work Experience
Principal
2022 - Current
Early stage specialist digital entertainment venture capital fund.
Brain Jar Games, Lead Seed Investor
2024
Eggscape, Lead Seed Investor
2024
Gardens Interactive, Lead Seed Investor
2022
Cosmic Lounge, Lead Seed Investor
2023
Ruckus Games, Lead Seed Investor
2022
Methodical Games, Seed Investor
2022
Early stage venture fund focused on games and digital entertainment
Management Consultant
2020 - 2021
Gaming industry specialist for commercial due diligence, game development support, and strategic advice.
Associate
2019 - 2020
Venture capital seed fund in the gaming sector.
Investment Analyst
2017 - 2019
First hire for Europe's leading internet and technology equity fund sourcing, analysing and maintaining portfolio positions. Helped build research methodologies, processes and the initial team.
Associate
2013 - 2016
Business Services sector team in mid-market M&A. Gained exposure to auction processes, leveraged buy-outs and refinancings.
Summer Analyst
2012 - 2012
Global markets, fixed income sales
Business Analyst Intern
2011 - 2011
Tax Associate
2008 - 2009
Deloitte Tax is an advisory firm that provides tax preparation and advisory services.