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EZEKIEL GBOLAGUN

Texas

Summary

Dynamic Venture Capital Analyst with a proven track record at Emerging Africa Group, excelling in financial modeling and investor relations. Successfully led a $50M fund setup, enhancing stakeholder engagement and driving capital raises. Adept at market research and strategic implementation, delivering impactful insights that align with firm objectives.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Venture Capital Analyst

General Partner of U.S. Based Emerging Fund
01.2025 - Current
  • Contracted by the General Partner to support the setup and fundraising process for a new early-stage venture capital fund.
  • Conducted market research and developed financial models to support limited partner outreach and investment thesis development.
  • Drafted and refined investor-facing materials, including pitch decks, fund performance projections, and PPM outlines.

Strategy & Finance Analyst

Rise Capital
03.2024 - 04.2025
  • Company Overview: United Kingdom
  • Conducted in-depth strategic assessment on the UK property market to identify emerging trends and evaluate potential investment opportunities.
  • Built detailed financial models to forecast returns, assess risk, and determine the viability of property development projects.
  • Performed thorough due diligence on investment opportunities to ensure alignment with the firm’s debt-free, syndicate-based model and commitment to transaparency.
  • Prepared investor communications, including performance reports and project updates, to support trust and ongoing engagement.
  • Ensured all investment activities compiled with relevant regulations.
  • United Kingdom

Venture Capital Investment Analyst

Emerging Africa Group
11.2021 - 09.2022
  • Company Overview: Nigeria
  • Led a $50M fund setup and administration across alternative jurisdictions (Mauritius, UK, Jersey, Guernsey), ensuring seamless structuring, asset allocation, and prospectus preparation.
  • Oversaw deal life cycle, financial reporting, and investor relations for portfolio companies, ensuring strong relationships with LPs and stakeholders.
  • Conducted due diligence, financial modeling, and reporting for a range of investments, providing strategic insights to senior stakeholders.
  • Played a key role in fundraising and marketing efforts, helping raise capital for various investment funds, and building lasting relationships with startup founders.
  • Nigeria

Investment Banking Analyst

Emerging Africa Group
08.2020 - 05.2022
  • Company Overview: Nigeria
  • Led the financial restructuring, project financing, and valuation efforts for M&A and capital raise transactions.
  • Managed the SME & special product desk, securing over 1 billion Naira in funding for SMEs.
  • Coordinated and executed the preparation of investment memos, financial models, presentations, and contracts.
  • Supported transaction origination, execution, and documentation while providing guidance to other team members.
  • Nigeria

Acting Head of Finance

Emerging Africa Group
12.2020 - 02.2021
  • Company Overview: Nigeria
  • Managed the Group’s 2020 audit process, leading a 9-man team and ensuring the successful transition of financial records to new software.
  • Oversaw financial transactions and queries for four subsidiaries, streamlining accounting and reporting functions.
  • Nigeria

Research Analyst

Meristem Securities
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Company Overview: Nigeria
  • Led Macroeconomic research desk, publishing industry reports and providing strategic insights for investments in industrial goods sectors.
  • Nigeria

Education

Master’s - Management and Finance

University of Sussex
Brighton, United Kingdom
01.2024

National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Certificate -

National Youth Service Corps
Lagos, Nigeria
08.2020

BSc (Hons) - Economics

Obafemi Awolowo University
Ile – Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
12.2018

Skills

  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • SQL
  • Bloomberg
  • PowerBi
  • Financial Modeling
  • Strategy and Implementation
  • Sales
  • Fund Structuring
  • Valuation
  • M&A
  • Due Diligence
  • Investor Relations
  • LP Reporting
  • Portfolio Management
  • Market Research

Technical Skills And Tools

Excel, PowerPoint, SQL, Bloomberg, PowerBi, Financial Modeling (DCF, LBO, Comparables), Strategy and Implementation, Sales, Fund Structuring, Valuation, M&A, Due Diligence, Investor Relations, LP Reporting, Portfolio Management, Market Research

Certification

  • CFA Program Candidate, Level I, 2025
  • Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA), 2024
  • Associate Member, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), 2017

Degree

  • BSc
  • AAT
  • MSc

Volunteering Activities

Global Strategy Lead, Finance Professionals Network, 02/01/20, Present

Key Career Achievements

  • Supported strategy and fundraising for $60M+ in venture capital AUM.
  • Successfully raised ₦1 billion for SME investments through investor partnerships and product structuring.
  • Managed group-wide audit and accounting system transformation for four operating subsidiaries.
  • Part of research team awarded Best Research Firm 2019 at Meristem.

Timeline

Venture Capital Analyst

General Partner of U.S. Based Emerging Fund
01.2025 - Current

Strategy & Finance Analyst

Rise Capital
03.2024 - 04.2025

Venture Capital Investment Analyst

Emerging Africa Group
11.2021 - 09.2022

Acting Head of Finance

Emerging Africa Group
12.2020 - 02.2021

Investment Banking Analyst

Emerging Africa Group
08.2020 - 05.2022

Research Analyst

Meristem Securities
05.2019 - 08.2019

Master’s - Management and Finance

University of Sussex

National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Certificate -

National Youth Service Corps

BSc (Hons) - Economics

Obafemi Awolowo University

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