Daniela Tsoneva

Daniela Tsoneva is an Investment Assistant Director at Calculus Capital, a private equity and venture capital firm focused on investing in smaller, unquoted companies.13 She joined Calculus in 2016 and has since been involved in various aspects of the investment process.23

Background and Experience

Education::

• MBA (with Distinction) from Oxford University
• BA (Hons) in Political Economy from Middlebury College in the US23

Professional Experience::

• Prior to joining Calculus, Daniela worked as an Analyst at Berkshire Capital Securities, a mergers and acquisitions focused investment bank in New York, where she covered the financial services sector.23
• Her experience also includes product launch and supply chain consulting projects in the renewables and financial services industries in Africa.23

Role at Calculus Capital

As an Investment Assistant Director, Daniela is involved in:

• Conducting primary due diligence on potential investments
• Performing valuations of companies
• Supporting the investment team in various aspects of the investment process3

Daniela has contributed to Calculus Capital's investments in various sectors. For example, she was the Investment Lead for Calculus Capital's investment in Axol Bioscience, a company specializing in induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) technology.4

Insights and Expertise

Daniela has shared her views on securing the right investor for businesses. She emphasizes the importance of:

• Building trust and understanding between entrepreneurs and investors
• Considering factors beyond just funding, such as expertise, management style, and exit expectations
• Understanding the implications of different investment structures and terms1

Her insights reflect her experience in evaluating and supporting various businesses throughout their growth journey.