
Malika Arshad
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Break into VC | Ex- IB | Grad Coach and Career Pivots
Studied at King's College London, University of London
Worked at Future Planet Capital
Successful clients at
Not currently taking new clients
Malika’s Venture Capital Qualifications
Coaches professionally
Experience level: Senior Associate
60+ people coached for Venture Capital
I help you navigate the competitive world of venture capital with a background in Investment Banking and International Development. I have supported multiple students, grads and professionals break into VC and help demystify the industry. As a Manager at Future Planet Capital, I have worked across business development, data-driven deal flow, and investments, focusing on high-growth impactful companies. My journey also includes experience at Credit Suisse, where I attained skills in financial modeling and analysis. I am passionate about guiding aspiring venture capitalists to achieve their career goals and supporting early career professionals in understanding how to break into IB, VC and the world of Finance.
Malika can help with:
AI Automation
AI Deal Sourcing
AI Deck Building
AI Financial Modeling
AI Fundamentals
Behavioral Interview Prep
Cover Letters
Deal Sourcing
Due Diligence
Freelancing
Fundraising
General Exploration
Investment Evaluation
LinkedIn Review
Networking Strategy
Portfolio Management
Promotion Strategy
Resume Review
Salary Negotiation
Skill Building
Technical Interview Prep
Venture Capital Strategy
Work Experience

Manager
Future Planet Capital
January 2025 - April 2026
Interviewer
Manager working across business development, data driven dealflow/sourcing, and Investments.

Associate
Future Planet Capital
July 2023 - December 2024
Impact-led venture capital firm with $460m AUM and 140 portfolio companies across geographies and stages. FPC's mission is to invest in high-growth companies solving global challenges - profitably. Mapped against the UN Sustainable Development Goals, these include climate change, education, health, security, and sustainable growth. Venture Capital, Due Diligence and +5 skills

Investment Banking - Analyst
Credit Suisse
July 2022 - March 2023
Analyst in the CRRH team working on various M&A, IPO and Financing projects across global large-cap Companies Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis and +7 skills

Investment Banking Summer Analyst
Credit Suisse
June 2021 - August 2021
Interned 10 weeks in the Investment Banking Division, CRRH (Consumer, Retail, Real Estate and Healthcare) team. Analytical Skills, Attention to Detail and +3 skills

Securities Division Summer Analysst
BMO Global Asset Management
July 2018 - August 2018
Summer Intern.
Education

King's College London, University of London
Bachelor of Arts - BA, International Development
2019 - 2022
Grade: First Class honours Full 3 year scholarship from Credit Suisse Achieved 80% mark on final dissertation titled ‘Banking for the displaced: to what extent can microfinance alleviate challenges of refugee entrepreneurs’, supervised by Dr Robyn Klingler-Vidra. International Development Course Ambassador Indo-Pak Development society (IPDF): President (2021-2022)
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Overall Rating
5.0
Malika has helped Leland clients get into Morgan Stanley