Mission & Team

Mission & Team

Motivation
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Two decades ago, quants revolutionized public markets with big data and analytics. Now, private markets present a comparable opportunity due to the abundance of data and advancements in technology, offering ample datasets for substantial value creation, surpassing outdated practices.

Background
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Guided by a research-first philosophy, our team boasts degrees in Physics, Theoretical Physics, Data Science, and Law from Cambridge, St. Andrews, Glasgow, and NYU.
This collective expertise shapes our distinctive approach and represents our core values.

Meet TwoTensors Quants
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We operate in a sophisticated team tailored to specialist private equity challenges. Learning from one another, we push the boundaries of AI while acquiring broader, more rounded insights.

Stanislav Karchenkov

Stanislav excelled in operational data science at NYU, graduating top of his class. He now applies his expertise using Deep Learning and Convolutional Neural Networks.

Mark Rebotunov

Mark, a top Software Engineering graduate from the University of Glasgow, transitioned from Barclays to infrastructure roles at TwoTensor..

Anton Matskevich

Anton, dual-degreed in law and software from Glasgow, excels in data acquisition and privacy, honed through work with Pfizer and Bayer.

Meet TwoTensors Operators
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Our team of operators specializes in addressing complex private equity challenges. Through collaboration and shared learning, we continuously push AI boundaries, gaining comprehensive insights along the way.

Simon Labahn

Started in venture capital at The FSE Group, overseeing a £340 million portfolio with 23 strategic investments and four exits. Co-founded Spotlight, now heading venture capital at TwoTensor, a top quant VC data firm, and serving as Head of Private Capital Advisory at Avalanche Capital.

Timi Fufeyin

Timi holds an MSc in Management from Bayes Business School. He transitioned from capital markets consultancy to Venture Capital through the GoingVC program and now uses his expertise to support operations at TwoTensor.

Joshua Peng

As Co-Founder and General Partner of TrueNorth Capital, Josh invests in AI across the application and infrastructure layers. Prior to founding TrueNorth Capital, he had a long track record of closing M&A transactions and venture capital investments, most recently on the Corporate Venture Capital team at Silicon Valley Bank and Corporate Development team at Houlihan Lokey.

Philip Saidely

Philip is a seasoned venture partner at TwoTensor and Magnivia Ventures, a mentor at Stanford's AI & Web3 Research Lab, and a serial entrepreneur with a background in intelligence contracting for the U.S. Department of Defense and leadership roles in innovative startups like Pelican Community and Usher.

Daniel Afshar

Daniel began in investment banking at Deutsche Bank and holds a Physics degree from the University of St Andrews. Currently building at TwoTensor, studying Game Theory in his spare time.

TwoTensor's founders, passed opportunities at companies like Palantir, Barclays, and Pfizer, now dedicate their expertise to pioneering Venture Deal Signals.

Challenges Pitfalls of Database Deal Sourcing:

‍The forefront of deal sourcing is currently dominated by database searches, misleading firms into overvaluing tools like LinkedIn Sales Navigator and CrunchBase.

The Proximity Advantage in Investment Deal Flow:

Proximity is crucial in deal-making, with investors closer to their markets experiencing up to 144% more deal flow, as evidenced by Hochberg et al. in the Journal of Finance.

Direct Channels in Private Market Deals:

Direct interactions, such as emails or events, are primary sources of private market deals, representing 58% of transactions, according to research by Paul Gompers in the Journal of Financial Economics.

Who We're Not

Not a Database Wrapper: We do not rely on extensive databases of startup/professional profiles.

Not Bloomberg: Our focus is specific deal signals, not comprehensive market trends or analysis.

Our Principles

1. Talent: The recruitment and development of top talent are vital to our success and reputation.

2. Ethics: We commit to the highest ethical standards, respecting both the law's letter and spirit.

3. Ambition: We aim exceptionally high, embracing risks for groundbreaking achievements.