ANASTASIA GALOCHKINA
Baltimore, MD – Open to Travel, Remote, Hybrid & On-site
443-***-**** ***********@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/agalochkin https://anastasiagalochkina.com MANAGING DIRECTOR, INVESTMENTS
An investment professional with a solid track record of driving business growth and achieving high returns through strategic investments. Known for an entrepreneurial mindset, skilled in identifying and supporting early-stage companies from inception to success. Experienced in scientific research evaluation, due diligence, financial analysis, strategic planning, and negotiation. Proficient in managing high-value acquisitions, equity financing deals, and complex buyout proposals, consistently contributing to business growth and success.
Dedicated to innovation and leading investment initiatives in biotechnology and sustainable technologies. Valued for a collaborative approach and the ability to mentor effective teams, fostering top performance and achieving positive results in competitive industries.
BOARD OF DIRECTOR PARTICIPATION
BOARD MEMBER Polyus Gold, London and Moscow
BOARD MEMBER Ivy Farm Technologies Ltd, Oxford
BOARD MEMBER Innolith, Basel, Switzerland
KEY SELECTED TRANSACTIONS:
§ IVY FARM TECHNOLOGIES (WWW.IVY.FARM) - Series A investment in University of Oxford spin-off (>$22M investment, 2020 with unrealized IRR >120% based on the current valuation). The company is a pioneering UK biotechnology venture with 8 IP assets and formal patents in the pipeline surrounding its PACE platform—Precision Attribute Cell Engineering—enabling the engineering of the world’s best cell lines with the necessary attributes for scale-up in food- grade fermenters using low-cost nutrients. It employs over 50 scientists and bioengineers in developing sustainable cultivated meat solutions.
§ POLYUS GOLD INTERNATIONAL (WWW.POLYUS.COM)- Strategic buyout transaction from LSE to Moscow Exchange ($5.4B deal value, 2015-2016). Coordinated with VTB Capital plc and Norton Rose Fulbright LLP. The company is Russia's largest gold producer and among the top 10 global gold mining companies, with world-class operational efficiency and leading position in sustainable mining practices and cost leadership.
§ TINKOFF CREDIT SYSTEMS (HTTPS://TINKOFF-GROUP.COM/FINANCIALS/QUARTERLY-EARNINGS/) - Early-stage investment and successful exit via LSE IPO ($3.2B valuation, 9x return on investment, 2013). The company is Russia's leading digital bank with over 40 million customers, pioneering branchless banking technology and innovative fintech solutions, revolutionizing the Russian banking sector through data-driven client acquisition and digital-first approach. EDUCATION:
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (STEM MBA) DEGREE Johns Hopkins University, Carrey Business School, graduated in December 2024
MASTER OF SCIENCE (MS) DEGREE Biotechnology Johns Hopkins University, graduated in December 2024 MASTER OF SCIENCE (EQUIVALENT) DEGREE Financial Management National Research University of Electronic Technology CERTIFICATIONS Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Rigmora Holdings Limited
Rigmora Holdings Limited is an investment management company providing investment advice and services (family office) for an ultra-wealthy family with a multi-billion AUM under a comprehensive wealth management plan. Managing Director of Investments November 2017 October 2021 Spearheaded strategic investments into Ivy Farm Technologies Ltd, assuming non-executive board positions at Ivy Farm and Innolith, guiding enterprises towards significant advancements in agricultural biology and sustainable battery technology. Surveyed the emerging cultivated meat industry, identifying key technological hurdles and bringing in experts to support due diligence efforts. Built strong relationships with entrepreneurs, scientists, and investors in the biotech field. Developed and managed operational frameworks and set milestones for scientific initiatives, overseeing early-stage scientific teams. Created and executed annual budgets, ensuring alignment with corporate strategies and funding necessities. ANASTASIA GALOCHKINA
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Key Skills: Executive Leadership, Board Position, Operational Frameworks n Secured an investment agreement with Oxford University’s Technology Transfer Office, negotiating terms to reduce applicable royalties from 5% of future revenues to 0.5%. n Evaluated potential acquisition targets that would enable Ivy Farm Technologies to enhance its intellectual properties and lower the cost of sustainable protein production. n Revised Innolith’s annual budget and streamlined R&D processes, saving $4.5M annually. n Restructured corporate governance, sourced and appointed critical leadership positions, including Chairman of the Board, scientific advisors, Chair and CSO, who is one of Europe’s leading experts in CRISPR, and a CEO with 25 years of experience in consumer goods, significantly advancing the company's strategic direction. Nafta Moskva
Nafta Moskva was one of Russia's largest private investment companies, with over $15B in assets under management. Managing Director October 2011 November 2017
Negotiated and finalized equity-backed financing agreements with banking institutions. Conducted ad-hoc reporting and in- depth financial analyses to support pivotal business decisions. Oversaw personal wealth planning with a focus on international tax strategies.
Key Skills: Private Equity, Strategic Planning, Financial Analysis, Acquisition & Restructuring, Debt Financing, Corporate Governance, International Tax Strategies
n Collaborated with top-tier financial and legal advisors to negotiate and structure debt financing for the successful $5.4B buyout to acquire a 60% stake in Polyus Gold, the eighth largest gold producer in the world, transitioning it from the London Stock Exchange to being listed on MOEX. This move, driven by geopolitical context and market dynamics, aimed to enhance the company's strategic flexibility, manage risks more entrepreneurially, and respond to operational opportunities.
n Stabilized earnings in a volatile macroeconomic environment by initiating a four-year Strategic Price Protection Program, comprised of zero-cost Asian gold collars. This program ensured a minimum weighted average price for gold, resulting in a combined additional revenue of $185M from gold sales over three years (2014 to 2016). n Successfully acquired and restructured a multi-billion-dollar coal asset, conducting extensive due diligence including geological verification of the reserve base and production forecasts. Built a comprehensive financial model to forecast EBITDA and company value over a five-year horizon. Negotiated a large credit facility from one of Russia's largest investment banks. Prepared the asset for sale to a strategic investor in the steel production sector, resulting in a profit of over $1B.
Vostok Nafta Investment Limited
Vostok Nafta Investment is a Swedish investment company listed on the OMX stock exchange. Initially founded for oil and gas investments, it held the largest minority stake in Gazprom. The company subsequently expanded its business with two landmark investments: Tinkoff Credit Systems, which became the largest and most profitable digital bank, and Avito, the fastest-growing online trading platform in Russia.
Associate Director January 2004 October 2011
Strategically guided financial growth while maximizing shareholder value through strategic restructuring initiatives and identifying transformative investment opportunities, resulting in remarkable post-IPO appreciation. Assumed non-executive board member roles in Kontakt East Holdings and Tinkoff Credit Systems, offering strategic guidance and oversight to promote continued growth and success.
Key Skills: Financial Growth, Tax Restructuring, Investment Opportunities
§ Orchestrated a pivotal investment in Tinkoff Credit Systems, yielding a 9X return.
§ Generated a $600M tax savings as an additional shareholder return through tax restructuring.
§ Expanded the company’s investment portfolio by targeting high-growth opportunities in Russian Internet and Media Enterprises, establishing a new business in a new market within three years from conception to launch CORE COMPETENCIES
Professional & Leadership Skills: Growth & Profitability Investment Management Financial Modeling Data Analysis Strategic Planning Investment Strategies Relationship Building Investment Document Review Knowledge Sharing Financial Analysis