Laura Prado

Portfolio Manager

2024

As a Portfolio Manager at Kamay Ventures, I develop and implement investment strategies, conduct thorough due diligence, and manage a dynamic portfolio of investments. My role involves providing strategic guidance and support to portfolio companies, monitoring their financial health, and ensuring optimal performance. I engage with stakeholders, identify opportunities for value creation, and execute exit strategies to maximize returns. With a focus on risk management and performance tracking, I strive to enhance the growth and value of our investments.

Senior Investment Manager

2019 - 2024

As a Senior Investment Manager at Kamay Ventures, I led the sourcing, evaluation, and execution of investment opportunities in emerging markets. I analyzed countless business opportunities and was responsible for nearly 70% of all investments made during my tenure. My responsibilities included conducting comprehensive market analyses, performing financial modeling, and negotiating deal terms. I worked closely with startups to drive growth, providing strategic and operational support. Additionally, I played a key role in portfolio management, ensuring robust performance tracking and risk assessment to optimize investment outcomes.

Senior Investment Manager

2016

At Overboost, I play a crucial role in identifying, evaluating, and executing strategic investments in high-potential startups. I am deeply involved in several key investments that are now thriving, scaling rapidly, and generating substantial business. My responsibilities include conducting in-depth market research, performing due diligence, and structuring deals. I provide ongoing support to our portfolio companies, helping them achieve healthy growth and scale their operations. My work contributes significantly to Overboost's mission of accelerating startup growth and fostering innovation

Partner

2014

At Eastpoint, we are experts in creating and growing technology companies in the Education, Health/Lifestyle and Business Services. Our industry focus allows us to leverage our partners expertise, investor networks and operational synergies across companies.

Senior Investment Advisor

2013

Strategic advice, market intelligence and assessment on investment opportunities in the Latin America region for the Managing Partner. Follow up on the investments performance made by the Fund.

Senior Content Manager

2017 - 2019

Senior Investment Advisor

2011 - 2015

Strategic advice, market intelligence and assessment on investment opportunities in the Latin America region for the Business Development Director in the region. Follow up on the investments performance made by the Corporation.

Latin America Advertising Representative

2011 - 2012

Regional Business Manager DealWatch

2010 - 2011

I was in charge of the search for new business for DealWatch and also the expansion of DealWatch coverage. Team: Thirteen analysts. Achieved Goals: - I expanded the Latin America database coverage to include Debt Capital Market transactions. This increased revenues by adding a new set of clients. - Newsletter DealWatch Today: I developed the newsletter, which generated an additional revenue stream for our company. The Latin America DW Today newsletter has currently an annual subscription of $585 and was launched on Jan 1st 2011.

Regional Product Manager DealWatch

2007 - 2010

I was in charge of the development of the DealWatch product for the entire Latin America region. (DealWatch is a service specialized in Merger and Acquisitions and Equity Capital Market transactions). Team: eight analysts. Main Achieved Goal: - I adapted the DealWatch product for Latin America in 2007 (specializing in M&A and ECM), launching this before our competition did likewise and managing to raise subscriptions to a considerable figure between then and February 2011. These subscriptions continue to increase.

Product Manager Argentina

2007 - 2007

I was responsible for EMIS (Emerging Markets Information Service) in Argentina. Team: two analysts. Main Achieved Goal: - I carried out a detailed analysis of contracts with information providers, managing to organize this area and avoid application of sanctions.

Information Specialist

2006 - 2006

I was responsible for maintenance of online statistics in Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay. Main Achieved Goal: - I wrote a Manual of Procedures for the Information Specialist which is currently used in the entire Latin America region and allowed standardization of criteria in gathering and incorporation of information.

Consultant

2004 - 2006

I was responsible for analysis of Argentine fisheries and their relationship with the international architecture to develop operational diagnoses of the sector. Achieved Goals: - I collaborated in the project to write the National Plan of Action to Prevent, Deter and Eliminate Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing (NPOA – IUU). The Project was eventually approved by the Federal Fisheries Council. (August 2007)