Keshav Jain

Investments

2023

Asia’s first UrbanTech focused Accelerator and Investor with a portfolio of over 65 companies. - Responsible for leading investments in Proptech startups from the Group’s balance sheet and syndicate - Guide startups to refine their business model, achieve PMF and prepare them for fundraise

On Deck Fellow

2022

Venture Partner

2021 - 2023

Sector agnostic early-stage fund investing in B2B SaaS startups - Source, evaluate, recommend, diligence and close new investments - Quarterly and Annual LP reporting and stakeholder relationship management - Board representation and 1:1 founder session on GTM strategy, defining ICPs, positioning, value prop and pitch - Foster connectivity between portfolio companies and leverage the network to create revenue opportunities

Co-Founder

2020 - 2021

Making molecular diagnostics and rapid testing accessible and affordable for a billion people - Launched a suite of Covid diagnostics products – Product Planning, Research, Approvals, Launch and Sales - Impacted 5mn lives and scaled to USD 2mn revenue and a 20-member team in under 6 months - Managed the P&L and led GTM strategy spanning digital marketing, inside sales and offline distribution - Reduced raw material lead time by 25% and managed intercontinental supply chain during peak Covid time - Spearheaded business development and negotiations with global giants like TATA, Siemens, Cipla, Roche

Senior Associate Principal (Investments)

2014 - 2020

India’s leading capital provider with AUM of USD 1.2bn+ and debt book of USD 8bn - Managed a USD500mn investment portfolio - sourcing, IC approval, due-diligence, asset management, exit - Raised over USD 200mn from Mutual Funds and Banks to support the Treasury team - Launched a USD65mn fund to invest in unique opportunities balancing investor returns and regulatory constraints - Worked directly with the MD and CFO to lead strategic growth projects within the organization - Founding member of the team that grew the credit book from USD 200mn to USD 8bn - Designed resolution and recovery solutions for company-wide portfolio as part of the Value Enhancement Group

Senior Associate (Investment Banking)

2013 - 2014

A boutique investment bank focused on Real-estate and Hospitality - Raised over USD50mn for clients. Led investor roadshows for sell-side mandates and advised clients through the lifecycle of the transaction including the due-diligence and documentation process - Worked with domestic and off-shore PE fund managers, institutions, and ultra-high net worth individuals on real estate investments, value unlocking strategies and portfolio optimization

Business Development

2012 - 2012

Leading fashion design house focused on intellectual fashion - Launched the online retail channel and negotiated contracts with various brands and Multi Designer Stores - Led all marketing, PR, social media initiatives and strategic alliances of the brand (Jaguar Motors, Neutrogena)

Senior Analyst

2009 - 2011

Analyst (Investment Banking)

2008 - 2009

- Created pitch books, information memorandums, valuation models based on financial and qualitative research - Devised an asset swap strategy for USD250mn+ deal between two of UK’s largest private healthcare providers - Performed research and analyses to assist in deal origination in Healthcare space based on financial and qualitative parameters - Developed and managed trading and transaction comparable analysis, shareholders buy-in analysis