Evgeny Rumyantsev, Finance Expert in Washington, DC, United States
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Evgeny Rumyantsev

Verified Expert  in Finance

Finance Expert

Location
Washington, DC, United States
Toptal Member Since
January 4, 2019

Evgeny has 15 years of cross-border investment banking and private equity experience helping companies of various sizes in the technology, marketing, transportation, healthcare, and eCommerce industries to raise capital and execute M&A transactions worth $2.5+ billion. He joined Toptal to leverage his skills in capital raising, investment strategy, modeling, and finance to help companies scale and maximize value for their stakeholders.

Career Highlights

Managing Director
WP Capital Group

Education Highlights

Doctorate Degree
State University of Management
Master's Degree
Finance University

Certification Highlights

Entrepreneurship
University of Pennsylvania
Investment Management
University of Geneva

Case Studies

Work Experience

Managing Director

2016 - PRESENT
WP Capital Group
  • Advised a performance marketing agency on a successful buy-side strategic acquisition, helping the client select and evaluate potential targets; validating the investment case incorporating risk analysis; developing multiple scenarios and the ROI analysis; leading all structuring, negotiations, and closing workstreams.
  • Developed a post-acquisition integration plan for an online marketing agency including proposed changes to the organizational structure, optimization of staffing costs and rationalization of marketing efforts.
  • Advised European advertising technology clients on strategy and capital raising.
  • Prepared the investor deck, conducted market research and prepared the financial model for the capital raising process for a loyalty and rewards platform.
  • Advised a financial technology company raising a $5 million series A round from a syndicate of venture capital funds, preparing the fundraising deck, building an operating model, and developing the universe of potential investors.
  • Evaluated the market consolidation opportunity for a European bike producer including determining valuation, developing the post-acquisition shareholder structure, and creating an analysis of the financing options for the proposed buyer.
  • Advised a residential real estate developer on debt restructuring and joint venture opportunities including the re-analysis of company's financial statements; cash flow forecasting and planning; developing the financial strategy; assessment of financial resources; financing alternatives assessment and selection; restructuring and renegotiating debt; optimization and refinancing of company capital.
Focus areas: Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Financial Modeling, Early-stage Funding, Startup Funding, Finance Strategy, Investment Thesis, Investment Memoranda, M&A (Buy-side), M&A (Sell-side), Corporate Finance, Fundraising, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

Investment Director

2016 - 2017
SDI Capital Partners
  • Sourced European industrial and logistics investment opportunities with responsibilities that included market research, relationship development with potential partners and sellers, and the negotiation of partnership terms.
  • Analyzed investment opportunities including the preparation of financial models, scenario and return analysis, evaluating different financing options, and presenting recommendations to the investment committee.
  • Developed and implemented procedures for the investment committee and oversaw the investment process.
  • Executed several turnaround investments in street-retail assets that generated 40+% IRR.
  • Participated in financial and operational due diligence of logistics and street-retail real estate acquisition targets.
Focus areas: Transaction Structuring, Structuring of Funds, Finance, Real Estate, Private Equity, Investment Thesis, Leveraged Buyout Modeling

Senior Investment Officer

2014 - 2015
Russian Direct Investment Fund
  • Worked on 20+ investment opportunities for the Russian Direct and Russian-Chinese Investment Funds across industries. Reported directly to members of the board, investment committee, and the deputy CEO. Sourced investment opportunities in retail, consumer goods, healthcare, fitness, wellness, in addition to other sectors.
  • Prepared the financial model, leveraged buyout analysis and investment memorandum for the $100 million purchase of a logistics park, coordinating the due diligence process and drafting and negotiating the term sheet and transaction documents.
  • Prepared the financial model, analyzed financing options, created the investment memorandum and led the valuation and transaction negotiations for a $30 million mezzanine financing for an online and offline toy retailer and distributor.
  • Prepared the financial model and investment memorandum for a $15 million growth capital investment in a gym chain.
  • Performed due diligence of potential targets, coordinated the third party external advisory work, and identified and quantified financial and operational risks.
Focus areas: Investment Return Scenario Analysis, Investment Thesis, Return Analysis, Finance Strategy, Strategic Planning & Execution, Business Planning, Financial Statements, Due Diligence, Financial Modeling, Capital Structuring, Fundraising, M&A (Buy-side), Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Private Equity

Vice President

2012 - 2014
Advance Capital
  • Managed and worked on 30+ domestic and cross-border transactions across in the healthcare, technology, media, life science, eCommerce and oil and gas industries.
  • Managed a cross-border buy-side advisory project focused on field training and simulation solutions in the medical, marine and aviation industries on behalf of a global technology group with over $1 billion in assets under management. Helped the client identify potential acquisition targets and built the transaction pipeline, established contact with potential acquisition targets, conducted preliminary negotiations, evaluated investment opportunities, and performed financial analysis and valuation.
  • Managed the cross-border buy-side advisory project for an education company with $300 million in revenue, focusing on online education platforms in Latin America, Asia, and Europe.
  • Coordinated the transaction process for private equity-led capital raises on behalf of a chain of medical centers as well as a senior care provider that each raised $5 million leading financial modeling and investor deck preparation, contacting investors, negotiating the transaction terms, and supporting the due diligence process.
  • Supported $1 billion sale process for an oil and gas company, coordinating the investor relationship process and due diligence.
  • Led a $15 million round A capital raise for a health and beauty eCommerce company helping to prepare the investor deck and financial model as well as leading transaction structuring and the negotiation of deal terms.
Focus areas: Private Equity, Mezzanine, Convertible Debt, Financial Modeling, Financial Model Auditing, Financial Statements, Three-statement Modeling, Corporate Finance, M&A (Sell-side), M&A (Buy-side), Venture Funding, Fundraising, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

Associate

2006 - 2012
Aquila Capital Group
  • Engaged in 50+ sell-side, buy-side and private placement transactions in the TMT, FMCG, retail, mining, financial institutions, and real estate sectors.
  • Advised a commercial bank on its M&A expansion strategy creating extensive research of the banking industry and identifying the ideal investment targets for the client.
  • Worked on the business restructuring of a large group of fishery companies including debt restructuring and renegotiation of terms with creditors, working capital and liquidity management analysis, and the post-M&A disposal of duplicative business units and functions.
  • Helped a DIY retail chain raise $30 million private placement from Aurora Russia, a U.K.-based publicly-traded private equity fund, preparing the financial model and fundraising deck, and supporting the due diligence process.
  • Contributed to the $100 million private placement of a Ukranian mortgage bank by Warburg Pincus, leading private equity fund with $40 billion of assets under management.
  • Helped a triple-play telecom provider raise $10 million through a private placement to CapMan, a Finnish private equity fund.
Focus areas: M&A (Buy-side), Budgeting, Capital Raising, Three-statement Modeling, Financial Modeling, Private Equity, Corporate Finance, M&A (Sell-side), Fundraising, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

Senior Consultant

2003 - 2006
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
  • Engaged in multiple valuation, M&A and project finance projects; performed DCF valuations; created company and industry analysis; prepared information materials for investors.
  • Managed over 10 IFRS audits of real estate, insurance companies, and banks.
  • Prepared financial statements in accordance with IFRS for banks and insurance companies.
  • Lectured courses on IFRS to the Central Bank of Russia.
Focus areas: Ratio Analysis, Financial Benchmarking, Cost of Capital, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Three-statement Modeling, Corporate Finance, Project Finance, Cash Flow Modeling, Financial Statements, IFRS Adjustments, IFRS Audit Planning
2003 - 2006

Doctorate Degree in Economics

State University of Management - Moscow, Russia

1998 - 2003

Master's Degree in Finance

Finance University - Moscow, Russia

MAY 2018 - PRESENT

Entrepreneurship

University of Pennsylvania

JANUARY 2018 - PRESENT

Investment Management

University of Geneva

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