Ara Sriskandarajah

Imperial and UCL Graduate

Stem background and strong interest in technology.

At Crane Venture Partners, I've delved into Circularity, Mobility, and DeFi, exploring Web3's impact. I've established an SFDR methodology for Article 8 funds, handled deal sourcing, and conducted due diligence on startups. My networking efforts at Refi and EthBarcelona strengthened my ecosystem ties. On the LP side, I've created a robust deal funnel through extensive foundation research and direct outreach.

Selected for the 2023 Future VC program, I hold a Masters in Sustainable Energy Futures from Imperial College London. My journey began with a First-Class Honors from UCL, where I applied ML/AI approaches to Index Ventures' startup funnel.

Working under an Angel investor i learnt to conduct due diligence, investment memos, and term sheet , facilitating deals like Pasta Evangelist. At Collective Equity, I enhanced lead generation and devised a digital Venture Map, accelerating secondary deal flow identification by 70%.

I've upskilled with courses in Startup Valuation Methods (Duke University) and Advanced Valuation & Strategy (Erasmus University Rotterdam), applying DCF models, real options, and game theory.

Sustainable Energy Futures MSc at Imperial