Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Venture Capital Partner with 15 years of experience in deal structuring and asset management. She is an expert in startup valuation, cash flow optimization, and securing non-dilutive funding.
Evelyn Chen brings a rigorous, data-driven approach to corporate finance, drawing on her extensive background as both an investment banker and a Venture Capital partner. She specializes in the financial architecture of startups and SMEs, teaching founders how to navigate the complexities of fundraising, from pre-seed to Series B. Her expertise covers critical topics such as calculating unit economics, managing cash burn rates, and optimizing capital structures to minimize founder dilution. Evelyn writes to demystify the due diligence process and empower entrepreneurs to speak the language of investors proficiently.