Ajinkya Kodnikar

Co-Founder

Chicago, Illinois, United States4 yrs experience

Key Highlights

Expert in financial analysis and portfolio management.
Proven track record in venture capital and deal sourcing.
Strong analytical skills with data-driven decision-making.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Finance and Investment Professional with expertise in Venture Capital and Financial Analysis.

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Skills

Core Skills

Financial AnalysisPortfolio ManagementDue DiligenceFinancial ModelingData AnalysisOperational ComplianceMarket Research

Other Skills

Alternative InvestmentsAnalytical SkillsBusiness AdministrationBusiness AnalysisBusiness DevelopmentCorporate Portfolio ManagementDCF ValuationDeal SourcingDerivatives TradingEquity TradingEquity ValuationExcelMicrosoft ExcelPortfolio Risk ManagementPython

About

Finance and investment professional with hands-on experience across venture capital, capital markets, and early-stage deal analysis. Through roles at Artha Venture Fund, Specter, and Northern Trust, I’ve developed a well-rounded foundation in financial analysis, due diligence, and strategic support for transactions and portfolio management. At Artha Ventures, I supported the lifecycle management of startups across DeepTech, FinTech, and D2C sectors—contributing to deal structuring, M&A work, and IPO-readiness planning, while participating in board meetings and investment committee processes. At Specter, I focused on deal sourcing, market research, and supporting VC clients with data-driven investment decisions. Earlier at Northern Trust, I worked on capital markets and FX transactions for the Asia-Pacific region, with attention to regulatory compliance and operational accuracy. I’ve completed CFA Level I & II and hold an academic background in MS Finance. I’m particularly interested in opportunities that combine finance, strategy, and innovation—especially where I can contribute to scaling businesses, improving capital efficiency, and supporting strategic decision-making.

Experience

Artha venture fund

Portfolio Analyst

Jul 2024 – Apr 2025 · 9 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

Conducted comprehensive financial and operational analysis of portfolio companies across deeptech, fintech, and B2B SaaS sectors, using Excel and Python-based models.
Built integrated financial models to assess profitability, cash flows, and valuation metrics for investment decision-making.
Led quarterly portfolio performance reviews with CXOs; analyzed KPIs, growth drivers, and variance against budgets.
Supported fund accounting, NAV reconciliation, and investor reporting, ensuring data consistency with GAAP standards.
Achieved 20% cost optimization and margin improvement through financial benchmarking and operational restructuring.
Prepared investment memos, industry research reports, and valuation assessments, integrating market data from Morningstar, Bloomberg, and PitchBook.
Executed end-to-end investment due diligence DeepTech and D2C startups, coordinating with legal and financial advisors.
Played a key role in the restructuring and merger of a distressed portfolio company, contributing to its IPO readiness.

Financial AnalysisDue DiligenceExcelPythonValuation MetricsPortfolio Management

Specter

2 roles

Investment Analyst

Jan 2023 – Jun 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos

Performed financial modeling, sensitivity analysis, and market sizing for over 85+ investments across global sectors.
Utilized Python, SQL, and Excel to clean, analyze, and visualize large datasets, enhancing investment decisions
Designed and implemented data-driven investment sourcing algorithms, improving M&A deal originations.
Delivered quantitative dashboards integrating financial KPIs and sectoral trends for venture and private equity investors.
Collaborated with product and engineering teams to automate data pipelines using SQL, Python, Supabase and Google Colab, reducing manual data processing time by 40%.
Managed and mentored a team of four analysts, driving in financial analytics and market research deliverables

Financial ModelingData AnalysisPythonSQLMarket Research

Investment Analyst

May 2022 – Jan 2023 · 8 mos

Northern trust corporation

Analyst

Nov 2021 – May 2022 · 6 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

Oversaw daily fund operations, including FX, term deposits, and cash transactions exceeding $1M.
Performed reconciliation, variance analysis, and reporting on transactions aligned with OFAC and risk policies.
Automated reporting workflows using advanced Excel functions and macros, improving process efficiency by 15%.
Analyzed transaction data to identify liquidity trends and yield optimization opportunities for client portfolios.
Supported financial audits and internal controls testing, ensuring robust compliance and data integrity.

ReconciliationVariance AnalysisExcelFinancial AnalysisOperational Compliance