José Maria Neves

Private Equity Off-Cycle Intern @ IM Gestão de Ativos

About

Private Equity Analyst at IM Gestão de Ativos, focusing on late-stage venture capital investments across deep tech, biotech, and life sciences. Actively involved in deal sourcing, financial modeling, market research, and investment case preparation for the Futurum Tech Fund. Background in Economics, Politics & Philosophy (PPE) provides a multidisciplinary foundation for analytical rigor, strategic thinking, and cross-sector insight. Dedicated to continuous improvement, both professionally and personally. Jiu-Jitsu purple belt (because discipline applies everywhere).

Country

Portugal

City

Lisbon

Industry

Financial Services

Skill

Valoração por fluxo de caixa descontado, Análise de dados, Relatórios financeiros, Modelagem financeira, Contabilidade financeira, Gestão de investimentos, Análise financeira, Finanças, Planejamento financeiro, Matemática, Gestão de portfólio, Gestão de ativos, Gestão de projetos, Gestão de equipes, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word

Experience

Private Equity Off-Cycle Intern

IM Gestão de Ativos

2025-4 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

Lisboa, Portugal

Working with the Futurum Tech Fund, a €31 million late-stage venture capital fund focused on deep tech, biotech, and life sciences. - Preparation of financial models (DCF, scenario analysis) to support investment decisions. - Qualitative and quantitative assessment of potential portfolio companies across high-growth sectors. - Preparation and execution of administrative documentation, including fund events, corporate acts, and regulatory filings. - Support in fundraising activities, investor relations, and pipeline development for venture capital initiatives.

Head of External Relations, Student Union Board

Universidade Católica Portuguesa

2023-10 - 2024-11 · 1 yr 2 mos

Elected Delegate, Student Union Council of Delegates

Universidade Católica Portuguesa

2022-10 - 2024-11 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Head Representative, PPE Programme

Universidade Católica Portuguesa

2022-10 - 2024-11 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Private Equity Intern

C2 Capital Partners

2024-7 - 2024-9 · 3 mos

Lisboa, Portugal

Worked within the investment team at C2 Capital Partners, supporting deal execution and portfolio management across multiple industries. - Conducted market research, competitive analysis, and valuation benchmarking to identify and assess potential investment opportunities. - Built financial models for target companies and active holdings. - Assisted in due diligence processes, including financial statement analysis, strategic fit evaluation, and risk assessment. - Supported the preparation of investment memoranda and materials presented to the Investment Committee.

Co-Founder

ReJuice

2024-2 - 2024-9 · 8 mos

Utreque, Países Baixos

ReJuice proposes a solution to plastic pollution by installing vending machines at Utrecht University. These machines offer drinks at a discount price, but users must bring their reusable bottles. This promotes sustainability by cutting single-use plastic consumption while making drinks affordable for students.

Education

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

Analysis and Management of Financial Risk

-Risk measurement and risk finance -Hedging in equity and fixed income markets -Endogenous risk and limited arbitrage -Value-at-Risk -Credit risk -Credit derivatives and asset-backed securities

Universidade Católica Portuguesa

Economics, Politics and Philosophy

2022-9 - 2025-9 · 3 yrs 1 mo

-Mathematics for Business and Economics -Microeconomics -Macroeconomics -Statistics -Game Theory

Università Bocconi

Equity and Venture Capital Financing

- Definition of PE and legal framework - Management of PE and VC funds - Techniques of company valuation - M&A - Deal making - Real World Case Studies