Nicholas Chai
Economics
School of Social Sciences
Summary
Year 3 Economics undergraduate in NTU!
An adventurous and curious individual
Passionate about VC/startups and private markets, inspired to make a difference and an impact in the world one day.
Featured Skills
Work Experience
Investment Analyst Aug 2021 - Dec 2021
Genesis Alternative Ventures Singapore• Performed due diligence, build financial models of equity and credit instruments
• Prepared investment memos and investment slide decks, thereafter, presented insights to the investment committee
• Managed existing portfolio, ensuring compliance with reporting, and monitoring of financial performance
• Assisted in reviewing and negotiating term sheets, and deal structuring to comply with fund’s mandate and objective
Investment Analyst May 2021 - Jul 2021
REAPRA Pte Ltd Singapore
• Conduct market, research industry and craft investment theses on potential companies in SEA region
• Build DCF models and valuation methodologies inclusive of market sizing, industry and growth potential
analysis, and identified key investment risks for several publicly listed firms in SEA and Japan
• Lead project “build80” across SEA and spearheaded campaign for outreaching and collaborate with
entrepreneurs in SEA
• Identify prospects, establish contacts and develop into investors / onboard partners
• Build network of well-connected founders and advisors to broaden reach of sourcing for early stage startups
• Prepare and manage regular investment reporting packs and CRM database inclusive organizing founder’s
meeting with investment committee members
Product Manager Mar 2021 - Aug 2021
Singular Capital Singapore• Collaborate cross functionally with Tech Design Team to define product strategy and responsible for
product vision, design, usability and quality of releases
• Analyse product metrics and trends, collate feedback and assess product health and improvement
opportunities
• Extensively research to acquire deeper understanding of users, and generate new ideas that improve user
experience and drive growth
• Assume role as In-Charge of start-up’s strategy and growth, and develop new ideas with milestones to
pivot and develop ways thereby enabling company to achieve goals
• Coordinate partnerships with Hedge funds and family offices
• Assume role as Representative in F10 Incubation Program to raise seed round
Venture Capital Summer Analust Apr 2020 - Aug 2020
Azione Capital Singapore• Guided Musimpanen (an Indonesia Agri-tech startup) for DBS Social Enterprise Challenge, revised its business model to
achieve cost reduction of 65% by using innovative ways as well as market entry plan into SEA
• Identified key revenue and cost drivers, thereafter, presented suggested solutions to enable the parent company to improve
profit margins by 15%
• Responsible for creation of new strategic business unit offering business consulting services to enable the company to
diversify and increase revenue by 40%
• Facilitated its new venture to set up regional offices in Philippines and Indonesia
Education
BSocSci (Hons) in Economics (Economics) Aug 2019 - Present
Nanyang Technological University SingaporeOther Skills
Careers Nicholas favourited
Nicholas Chai's Skill Profile
Venture Capital Summer Analust @ Azione Capital
When I was working at Azione Capital (May 2020 - Aug 2020), I demonstrated the Financial Analysis skill when I was part of creating a new strategic business unit for Azione Capital offering business consulting services. To resolve the issue, I proactively researched market competitors, analyzed different pricing packages and pieced together the details of the service offering for different target audience. As a result, I managed to achieve a viable business proposal which enabled Azione Capital to lower its financial burden.
Product Manager @ Singular Capital
When I was working at Minang House (Jan 2015 - Nov 2016), I demonstrated the Business Planning skill when I was responsible for increasing sales and coordinating retail store operations. To tackle this challenge, I proactively think of new ways to market our restaurant better and more efficiently.. As a result, I managed to improve efficiency by boosting sales by 25% and implementing a more productive and convenient way to work with our different vendors.