Irina Lanina
Venture Partner @VU Venture Partners
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WORK HISTORY
Venture Partner @VU Venture Partners
New York, NY, US
VU Venture Partners is a $100M+ multi-stage investment fund (Pre-Seed Through Series B), with offices in San Francisco, NYC, Hongkong and Europe Sourcing investment opportunities using a structured approach to increasing deal flow velocity in both quantity and quality by doing weekly sprints using multiple deal flow channels Developed investment theses around various industry verticals, reviewed pitch decks, met with startups and investors, and presented top investment opportunities at weekly Partners Meetings and Investment Committees Conducting quantitative and qualitative deep due diligence including: market sizing, team’s ability to execute, go-to-market strategy, key risks, business model, key metrics, financial modeling, competitive landscape, customer and investor interviews, cap table and waterfall analysis, term sheets and investment documents Built a large network across accelerators, VC / PE funds, strategics, and startup founders, and have access to VU\'s investor and strategic network Fundraising
EDUCATION
Steinbeis University Berlin - Steinbeis Hochschule Berlin
Master's degree
University of Applied Sciences Furtwangen - Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft
Bachelor's degree
ABOUT IRINA LANINA
I work at the intersection of venture capital, innovation, and the global startup ecosystem, connecting founders, investors, and strategic partners across markets.With more than 15 years of experience across Fortune Global 500 life sciences companies in Europe and the United States, I bring both industry perspective and venture ecosystem insight.Today I work with founders and investors on:• investor readiness and fundraising strategy• pitch deck positioning and investment narrative• strategic introductions across the venture ecosystem• connecting startups with relevant investors, partners, and opportunitiesI have particular experience in healthcare, life sciences, and the longevity ecosystem, while maintaining a broad interest in emerging technologies and innovation driven companies.I enjoy working with ambitious founders and collaborating with investors and ecosystem partners building the next generation of transformative companies.
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