Gurgen Benashvili

GURGEN BENASHVILLI United Kingdom, Founder & CEO As CEO of a fundraising support company, my goal is clear: to make capital raising easier and faster for business owners. With extensive experience across diverse industries, I specialize in crafting compelling capital-raising documents that open investor’s checkbooks. Through strategic capital-raising support, I've enabled numerous businesses to secure vital funding and achieve substantial growth. WORK EXPERIENCE Easy Capraise - CEO Sep 2020 – Present As CEO of Easy Capraise, I have coached 1000s of founders from the Seed stage through Series B and beyond. Working with tech, healthcare and consumer founders, I’ve crafted over 1,000 dynamite pitch decks, scripts, and investor strategies that entrepreneurs feel confident pitching and investors feel safe investing in, eliminating the hurdles of raising money from pro investors and ensuring founders have their best foot forward. Plug and Play Tech Center - Venture Partner Apr 2020 - Jun 2023 As a former Venture Partner at Plug and Play Tech Center, I evaluated tech startups, sourced winning deals, provided strategic advice, and fostered international partnerships. Techstars - Startup Mentor Oct 2018 - Oct 2021 I provided support and mentorship to startups, focusing on guiding them through Lean Startup methodologies such as the Lean Canvas, Cashflow projections, Sales Funnel Metrics, Content strategy, and Investment strategies. Additionally, I offer advice on time management, staying focused, and enhancing organizational processes. PwC – VP Investment Banking Sep 2015 – Aug 2020 I began my career as an Investment Banking Analyst at PwC, developing foundational skills in financial analysis, market research, and investment banking. In 2018, I transitioned to the role of VP of Investment Banking, where I led a team in fostering relationships with high-level management, executive shareholders, and key international investors. My responsibilities included executing multi-million-dollar deals across various industries, specializing in healthcare, technology, and mining sectors. EDUCATION Barcelona School of Economics Master degree, Venture Capital & Private Equity CERTIFICATES Investment Banking Representative (Series 79) FINRA Passed CFA Level III CFA Institute CONTACTS PHONE: - EMAIL:-WEBSITE: easycapraise.com LINKEDIN: www.linkedin.com/in/ggurgen-easycap/