Hi there! I'm Sohum Chawan, a finance professional with venture capital experience spanning deal sourcing, investment evaluation, and portfolio monitoring. I excel at investor relations, stakeholder engagement, and capital raising across private markets. As an independent consultant, I've supported lab infrastructure projects, coordinated cross-functional teams, and led outreach to research institutions and industry players. I enjoy turning complex problems into actionable plans, organizing end-to-end processes, and communicating clearly with clients and investors.

Sohum Chawan

Hi there! I'm Sohum Chawan, a finance professional with venture capital experience spanning deal sourcing, investment evaluation, and portfolio monitoring. I excel at investor relations, stakeholder engagement, and capital raising across private markets. As an independent consultant, I've supported lab infrastructure projects, coordinated cross-functional teams, and led outreach to research institutions and industry players. I enjoy turning complex problems into actionable plans, organizing end-to-end processes, and communicating clearly with clients and investors.

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Hi there! I’m Sohum Chawan, a finance professional with venture capital experience spanning deal sourcing, investment evaluation, and portfolio monitoring. I excel at investor relations, stakeholder engagement, and capital raising across private markets.

As an independent consultant, I’ve supported lab infrastructure projects, coordinated cross-functional teams, and led outreach to research institutions and industry players. I enjoy turning complex problems into actionable plans, organizing end-to-end processes, and communicating clearly with clients and investors.

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Experience Level

Work Experience

Independent Consultant - Client Advisory & Business Development at Scientia Life Technologies LLP
June 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025
Managed client relationships and supported consulting engagements for laboratory infrastructure and analytical instrumentation projects across pharmaceutical, research, and food testing institutions. Assisted in business development initiatives through outreach to 15+ research institutions, laboratories, and industry clients, supporting the generation of new consulting and equipment supply opportunities. Coordinated project execution for laboratory setup and analytical testing facility upgrades valued up to INR 17 Cr, working with vendors, engineers, and client stakeholders to ensure timely project delivery. Supported preparation of technical proposals, consulting presentations, and project documentation for clients including research institutes, universities, and private laboratories.
Investment Analyst at Crowd · Venture Capital
December 1, 2022 - December 1, 2023
Supported the end-to-end investment lifecycle across sourcing, due diligence, execution, and portfolio monitoring for 30+ early-stage startups across multiple sectors. Conducted founder outreach and screened 80+ startups, assessing business models, market opportunities, and key financial metrics to identify potential investment opportunities. Analyzed financials, valuation frameworks, and key operating metrics to prepare 15+ investment memos supporting investment committee discussions. Hosted 10 investor webinars during deal launches, coordinating founder presentations and engaging with investors during Q&A sessions. Managed investor communications during book-building process, responded to investor queries regarding company performance, legal documentation, and transaction details. Played an active role in the fundraising process and supported post-investment management and portfolio monitoring through periodic performance reviews and updates. Identified and onboarded ~50 investors al
Digital Marketing Intern at Ethinos Pvt Ltd
July 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021
Supported campaign planning and content creation across digital channels; contributed to social media strategy, client collateral, and performance reporting for Capgemini India.
Investment Analyst at Crowd Venture Capital
December 1, 2022 - December 1, 2023
Supported end-to-end investment lifecycle across sourcing, due diligence, execution, and portfolio monitoring for 30+ early-stage startups across multiple sectors. Conducted initial screening and due diligence on 80+ startups, evaluating business models, market opportunities, and financial metrics to identify potential investments. Analyzed financials, valuation frameworks, and key operating metrics to prepare 15+ investment memos for investment committee discussions. Hosted investor webinars during deal launches and coordinated presentations, Q&A sessions, and investor communications during book-building and post-investment processes. Identified and onboarded ~50 investors aligned with the fund’s mandate; supported successful exits and ongoing portfolio monitoring through periodic performance updates. Organized the firm’s annual investor conclave with 200+ attendees.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration at Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)
January 11, 2030 - March 17, 2026

Qualifications

CFA Level II Candidate - Private Markets
January 11, 2030 - March 17, 2026
PSMI - Due Diligence - Private Markets
January 11, 2030 - March 17, 2026
PSM II - Python Programming
January 11, 2030 - March 17, 2026
CFA Level II
January 11, 2030 - March 17, 2026
PSMI - Due Diligence - Private Markets
January 11, 2030 - March 17, 2026
PSMI II - Python Programming
January 11, 2030 - March 17, 2026
CFA Level II
January 11, 2030 - March 17, 2026
PSMI - Due Diligence - Private Markets
January 11, 2030 - March 17, 2026
PSMI II - Python Programming
January 11, 2030 - March 17, 2026

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Financial Services, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Education