Aman Saraff

> Evaluated investment opportunities across Seed to Series C companies, supporting deal sourcing, screening, and diligence for early- and growth-stage investments with enterprise value exceeding ₹10 crores. > Negotiated investor rights and supported drafting of term sheets and definitive agreements; Collaborated with founders, co-investors, bankers and legal counsels on fundraises and exits, contributing to ₹175+ crore in capital raised and ₹48 crore in realized exits across five portfolio companies. > Prepared five investment committee memorandums and three industry reports covering business model, competition positioning, unit economics, financial projections, valuations, industry trends and key risks to enable improved evaluation and informed investment decisions. > Developed dynamic cap tables incorporating preference securities, anti-dilution protections, exit waterfalls and ESOP pools; built fund-level IRR model covering MOIC, DPI, RVPI, and TVPI, improving accuracy of investor relations reporting and LP transparency. > Built eight comprehensive financial models using a top-down and bottom-up approaches, scenario analysis and sensitivity analysis, to assess revenue scalability, cost structures, capital allocation and improve runway visibility. > Conducted ongoing portfolio monitoring for 12 companies, aggregate enterprise value of ₹9,000 crores+, through financial and KPI analysis, providing performance insights and opinions to founders and internal stakeholders across SpaceTech, MarTech, ConsumerTech, CommTech, FinTech, and AI,. > Established and maintained a sourcing pipeline through events, conferences, and LinkedIn outreach, resulting in 2 deals from 10 qualified opportunities for Artha’s broader portfolio.

> Designed a scenario modeling tool that allowed simulating different tax strategies for optimizing tax planning services, saving 20% of time spent on calculations and freeing up 1 personnel. > Developed standardized reporting template complying with IFRS using advanced functions on MS Excel to address inconsistencies in financial reporting, increasing efficiency & revenues by 15%. > Automated sales data feed from client’s bank account by integrating cloud based softwares for micro businesses, driving a client base expansion of > 20%. > Processed quarterly VAT returns for 15+ clients each month while administering accounts and bookkeeping. > Prepared financial statements for the year, computed Corporation Tax and Self Assessment Tax for 10+ assessee's each month and filled with HMRC and Companies House. > Consulted 10+ clients each month for statutory activities and managed HMRC and Companies House communications.

● Built 3 statement Financial model using DCF valuation for a distressed Ed-Tech company. ● Assisted for research report on a listed infrastructure corporation, analysing Top-down approach & technical price charts. ● Prepared Information Memorandum for a growing private company in the renewable energy space.

> Strategically structured a ₹ 23 cr. deal with mix of debt products for a growing retail corporate by critically evaluating investment needs through skillful negotiations and stong financial modelling skills, contributing to 20% MOM growth. > Developed comprehensive credit assessment model for leveraged businesses to ascertain default risk that significantly improved loan asset quality. > Prepared extensive PD reports for 100+ clients and led a team of 3 interns to appraise debt proposals of avg. ₹ 4 crores by conducting financial due dillegences and evaluating valuations reports, resulting in 55% YOY growth. > Analyzed bureau reports such as credit scores, property technical reports including legal documents verifying legal ownership and title clearance. > Formulated detailed credit analysis report with clear opinions including sanction conditions for 100+ clients. > Sanctioned an underwriting credit mortgage deal worth £2.30 million and led negotiations representing banks’ corporate committee. > Developed a single-point comprehensive credit assessment & rating model to simplify the appraisal experience between & within the functional teams. > Liaised with 20+ international clients and developed a comprehensive credit assessment model for evaluation.

> Negotiated crucial terms with management of manufacturing companies in diverse industries across 20+ nations. > Established effective communication channels with five divisional heads to streamline financial data & optimize business processes. > Collaborated with distributors & agents in different countries and implemented a crucial supply chain network and payment mechanisms.

> Performed due diligence and executed audit assignments for 30+ clients engaged in industries including banking, insurance. > Consulted different assessees for self assessment, assisted in tax planning, computed tax liabilities and filled 100+ IT- returns. > Prepared consolidated and standalone financial statements for 15+ entities with turnovers exceeding £20 million.

> Assisted associates in consolidating financial statements for M&A transactions and constructed financial models. > Leveraged strong analytical skills to perform financial due diligence and executed audit assignments for 30+ clients. > Consulted different assessees for self assessment, assisted in tax planning, computed tax liabilities and filled 100+ IT- returns. > Prepared consolidated and standalone financial statements for 15+ entities with turnovers exceeding £20 million.

Leadership Position held: - Served as the Post-Graduate School Rep. and the Course Rep. both for the 2022-23 academic year and won 2 awards: 1) The Prize for Significant Contribution to the A&F Community. 2) Community Partnership Award of the Year. Other Achievements: - Social Media handler and content creator for Leeds Commercial Awareness Society. - Delivered an in-person workshop/presentation at ‘Student Engagement Conference 2023’ at Manchester Metropolitan University. - Represented LUBS and obtained a certificate from Frankfurt School of Finance and Management, Germany in July 2023. - Achieved 75/100 marks in the final Dissertation, topic: ''Impact of board independence on the relationship between financial leverage and Dividend Policy: An Empirical study of Firms in the USA.'' Relevant coursework: Financial Modelling and Analysis, Investment & Research.

Study focus : IndAS , Companies Act & Allied Laws , Income tax Act , GST & Customs Act, Investment Management and Financing. - Achieved All India Highest marks for Corporate and Economic Law Paper in CA FINAL. - Participated in Extra curricular activities in regional & national conferences. - Research paper on international Transfer pricing.

Certificate Level: Passed all 6 exams Professional Level: Passed all 6 exams Advanced Level: Currently enrolled

Passed with distinction.

> Captained football team in 2016-17 to compete in national and state-level competitions. > Created a music group and won the 1st position in the inter-university competition. > Managed sponsors & negotiated deals to raise ₹1 mill. for the annual festival for two years.

Relevant Marks: Micro & Macroeconomics: 97/100 ( Highest in School and Gujarat, India), Accountancy: 95/100( Highest in School ) , Business Studies: 95/100 ( Highest in School ). Other Achievements: > Awarded with Scholars trophy for 96/100 in Economics & 92% overall in the CBSE-HSC examination (2014). > Secured 1st position for best business model and strategy in the "Business ka Bazigar" competition. > Participated in the inter school competitions at Xavier festival for Theatre category. > Participated in inter school Voley ball and football competitions.