Raghav Raghav

Pursuing a double degree in Corporate Finance & Investment Banking at NEOMA Business School. Competition winner in multiple simulations including Investment Banking simulation by Wall Street Prep and leading responsibly in complex environments. Experienced in financial modeling, equity research, fundraising, and investor relations with background in strategy and finance roles.

Strategy & Finance Lead at Everest Conquest PVT LTD (2023-04 – 2024-09)

Responsible for financial strategy, fundraising, and operational efficiency in a startup environment.

• Built a revenue and cash runway model used to raise 30K USD in seed funding from investors
• Created a Kickstarter strategy targeting US and European markets to test product demand, set pricing tiers, and gather data for investor decks
• Ran investor meetings and presentations, integrating real-time customer feedback and project milestones to dynamically adjust revenue forecasts and 12-month cash runway projections
• Negotiated outsourcing contracts with 3 manufacturers, achieving 25% production cost reduction while maintaining delivery timelines for pre-launch inventory

Assistant Manager at Bimal Enterprises Private Limited (2021-08 – 2023-03)

Managed financial analysis, team leadership, and procurement operations for luxury product manufacturing.

• Developed an Excel model to evaluate auction bids for raw materials, taking into consideration volume, transport, labour, and pricing etc., improving overall profit by 7% and reducing costs by around 11%
• Led a diverse team of 12 designers and production staff to analyse costs and decide optimal timelines and selling prices for luxury wooden products while balancing margins with market competitiveness
• Negotiated export agreements with South African companies and optimized procurement via return shipments, significantly cutting raw material sourcing expenses
• Represented firm at government national auctions, securing raw materials at competitive prices to support the manufacturing pipeline and inventory needs

Master of Science (M2) in International Finance - Corporate Finance and Investment Banking – NEOMA Business School (2024-09 – 2026-05)

Master of Science in Microbiology – Maharishi Dayanand University (2019-08 – 2021-06)

Bachelor of Science in Science (Honors) – Lovely Professional University (2015-08 – 2019-07)