AYMAN BAHA
Pasadena,CA
Summary
Results-driven investment professional with 5+ years across venture capital, private credit, and institutional asset management. Proven track record sourcing and evaluating 50+ investment opportunities with expertise in financial modeling, due diligence, and portfolio optimization across AI, Consumer Tech, CPG, and growth-stage investments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Financial Analyst
Pasadena Private
Pasadena, CA
01.2019
- Boutique investment advisory firm serving high-net-worth clients
- Contributed to $50M capital raise by delivering strategic insights on fund utilization and performance optimization
- Underwrote Senior Secured Loans with $1-10M value, maintaining rigorous credit analysis standards
- Identified high-growth opportunities through comprehensive market research and industry trend analysis
Project Management Associate
Flat 6 Labs
Cairo, Egypt
01.2018
- Leading MENA region startup accelerator and early-stage VC
- Evaluated startup applications for 2019 cohort, selecting high-potential companies for acceleration program
- Facilitated follow-on funding by connecting portfolio companies with strategic advisors and capital sources
- Collaborated with Egyptian Ministry of Finance on economic development initiatives
- Managed project lifecycle for Egypt's top-ranked startup (Forbes), optimizing growth strategies for exit
Client Relations Analyst
Wilshire Associates
Santa Monica, CA
01.2021 - 01.2024
- $1.5T assets under advisement, $123B assets under management (as of Dec 2024)
- Managed institutional portfolios while ensuring ERISA 3(21) and 3(38) fiduciary compliance across 25+ clients
- Increased client satisfaction through development and automation of performance reporting and client deliverables
- Streamlined analysis processes by leveraging Morningstar Direct for portfolio analysis across Client Services, Consulting, and Alternatives teams
- Delivered actionable investment insights supporting decision-making for pension funds, endowments, and foundations
Executive Board Member
Pasadena Angels
Pasadena, CA
01.2023 - Current
- Top-10 ranked angel group (Forbes) with $75M+ invested across 250+ companies; portfolio raised $1B+ in follow-on funding
- Enhanced deal flow quality through active participation in pre-screening panel and applicant selection process
- Co-led AI due diligence initiative with Tech Coast Angels LA, streamlining evaluation processes across major angel networks
- Secured commitments through targeted outreach to active members for Fund III capital raise
- Key Investments: Yassir (Pre-seed), Repurpose (Pre-seed/Seed), O'Rock Technologies (Seed), Ritual Ads (Seed)
Associate
Entrepreneur Ventures
Los Angeles, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Sourced and evaluated 200+ investment opportunities across pre-seed to growth stages, resulting in 100+ founder meetings and 20 successful portfolio investments
- Enhanced investment returns through comprehensive financial modeling, market valuations, and risk assessment frameworks
- Expanded investor network through strategic conference attendance and co-hosted LP dinners, contributing to Fund I capital raising
- Collaborated with Managing Partner on growth strategies and operational improvements for portfolio companies
Education
Bachelor - Cognitive Science
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA01-2021
Skills
- Financial Modeling
- Due Diligence
- Valuation
- Risk Assessment
- Market Research
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial and operational reporting
- Stakeholder communication
- Portfolio Management
- Exit Planning
- Advanced Excel
- Morningstar Direct
- Investment Area Experience: AI, CPG, Consumer Tech, Deep Tech , Software, Fashion, Healthcare, Cyber Security, Fintech
Certification
Microsoft Excel Certification (Advanced) | Microsoft | 2024
Languages
French
Professional Working
Timeline
Associate
Entrepreneur Ventures
01.2024 - Current
Executive Board Member
Pasadena Angels
01.2023 - Current
Client Relations Analyst
Wilshire Associates
01.2021 - 01.2024
Financial Analyst
Pasadena Private
01.2019
Project Management Associate
Flat 6 Labs
01.2018
Bachelor - Cognitive Science
University of Virginia