Alan Vaksman: A Fintech Expert and Venture Capitalist with a Strong Investment Banking Background

Alan Vaksman, a seasoned financial services executive with extensive investment banking, risk, and venture capital experience, has been making waves in the industry. He is the Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Digital Horizon VC, a venture capital fund, and venture builder that focuses on early-stage Fintech and B2B SAAS companies. He has also been a Director at Amsterdam Trade Bank, ANNA Money UK, and YesGrowth UK.

With an Economics and Psychology Bachelor's degree and a Postgraduate Corporate Law degree from the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, Alan went on to pursue several MBA programs, including ones from NYU Stern School of Business, The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), HEC Paris, and TRIUM Global Executive MBA. Over the years, he has served as an Executive Board member at Gazprombank group, started as the group's Chief Risk Officer and subsequently became the Deputy CEO heading up Corporate Banking, Digital Assets, and VC investments. He was also a Partner at PwC, where he headed the "Capital Markets and Risk Management" practice in Central and Eastern Europe. Alan has also served as a Programme Manager for Goldman Sachs, London and a Project Manager in the Strategy and Innovation Division at First National Bank, South Africa.

Alan has a broad range of expertise, including Fintech, Venture Capital, Digital Strategy, Risk Management, Corporate Investment Banking, and Emerging Markets. He has been a member of several organizations, including STC Group, FibR, and Mail.ru group, among others.

Overall, Alan's vast experience and skills have made him a valuable addition to various financial organizations. From Fintech and Investment Banking to Risk Management and Venture Capital, he has shown an excellent ability to adapt to different roles and thrive.