Muhammed Fasil
Kochi
Summary
Investment professional with 9+ years of experience in startup investments, portfolio management, and ecosystem development. Proven expertise in building strategic partnerships, fostering VC and startup engagement, and facilitating growth-focused initiatives. Skilled in mentoring entrepreneurs, driving investor connections, and crafting market-aligned strategies. Proficient in market research, financial modeling, and evaluating emerging opportunities across AI, Enterprise Tech, Consumer apps., and other tech sectors. Experienced in collaborating with C-level executives and cross-functional teams to drive strategic outcomes. Adept at managing portfolio relationships, streamlining investment processes, and aligning organizational goals to support startup innovation and success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Portfolio & Investments Manager
Kerala Startup Mission
05.2023 - Current
- Built a strong network of 200+ VC firms, including premier Indian VCs and cross-border funds, to foster strategic investment opportunities and partnerships.
- Evaluated 2,000+ startups across SaaS, HealthTech, DeepTech, and FinTech sectors, identifying high-potential ventures for funding and acceleration.
- Facilitated 25+ startup investments from pre-seed to Series A, deploying over $10 million and driving regional innovation and ecosystem growth.
- Organized high-impact events, including Founder-Investor Mixers, Demo Days, and pitch sessions, enabling startups to showcase innovations to investors and secure funding.
- Conducted detailed financial modeling and business analysis to assess unit economics, runway, and valuation for early-stage and growth-stage startups.
- Developed cross-product go-to-market strategies for startups, aligning business objectives with market needs and driving measurable outcomes.
- Negotiated and managed strategic agreements with partners, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and ecosystem development goals.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with teams across geographies to streamline investment operations, launch new initiatives, and scale innovative solutions.
Innovation Fellow & Incubation Manager
Kerala Startup Mission
04.2018 - 04.2023
- Led United Nation Youth Development Program - Youth Co:Lab Climate Action Acceleration Program.
- Closed Partnership with Google for Startups
- Designed and managed Incubation and Acceleration programs
- Successfully raised funds for KSUM through strategic engagement with government departments, corporate CSR initiatives, and other key stakeholders.
- Provided revenue acceleration support to startups by managing cohorts, overseeing programs, and executing high-impact projects
Co-Founder
Libtech Solutions
04.2016 - 04.2017
- Co-founded SaaS startup focusing on streamlining operations of large academic libraries
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - General Management, Business Administration
Periyar University
05.2015
Skills
- Investment Analysis & Due Diligence
- Startup Ecosystem Development
- Regulatory Compliance
- Fundraising & Investor Relations
- Strategic Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement
- Program and Workshop Facilitation
- Financial Planning & Market Assessment
- Portfolio Monitoring & Reporting
- Program Management
- Startup evaluation and Deal structuring
- Decision-making
- Time management
- Verbal and written communication
- Documentation and reporting
- Project management
Certification
- Incubator Manager Training Program, Texas University, Austin
- Google Project Management: Professional Certificate
- Management Development Program, Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore
Languages
English
Malayalam
Timeline
Portfolio & Investments Manager
Kerala Startup Mission
05.2023 - Current
Innovation Fellow & Incubation Manager
Kerala Startup Mission
04.2018 - 04.2023
Co-Founder
Libtech Solutions
04.2016 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Business Administration - General Management, Business Administration
Periyar University
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