Yelena Shkolnik
Partner at Jump Capital
Yelena Shkolnik
Partner at Jump Capital
Los Angeles, California
Overview
Work Experience
Partner
2015 - Current
Investor with Jump Capital, a thesis-led and sector-focused venture capital firm, specializing in Series A/B and growth stage investments. Jump invests in data-driven technology companies within the FinTech, B2B SaaS, IT Infrastructure, and Media sectors.
Summer Accelerator Program Mentor
2015 - 2015
Senior Associate
2013 - 2015
Work closely with existing portfolio Evaluate and source new opportunities in media, enterprise infrastructure and consumer software
Summer Associate
2013 - 2013
- Assessed later-stage venture and growth equity opportunities across clean energy and oil & gas. - Developed models, research and associated analysis to evaluate investments; conducted diligence and made investment recommendations.
Finance Manager
2011 - 2012
- Developed models and analytic framework to evaluate new monetization opportunities - Created models to evaluate capital needs and uses, sponsor returns; developed basis for additional capital raise - Informed operations strategy, development and production spending
Co-President, Los Angeles
2011 - 2012
Led an all-volunteer team to transform an event production company into a platform for young professional giving. Philanthro is a non-profit platform for increasing sustainable philanthropic activity within Generation Y. Threw an inaugural technology conference introducing non-profits to technology that would elevate their efficiency. Attendees included VMWare, InVenture, HBS Angels, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and many others.
IBD Analyst
2009 - 2011
Company valuation and modeling; M&A advisory and execution, capital raising strategy and execution
Analyst
2007 - 2007
Research Assistant
2006 - 2007