Paul Valin

Paul Valin is the Director of SAMARA Consulting Pte Ltd, a company based in Singapore.1 Here are some key details about Paul Valin's professional background:

Experience

• Current Role: Director at SAMARA Consulting Pte Ltd since August 2016 (over 7 years)1

• Focus Areas:

  • Fund Raising Advisory, specializing in Series A, B, C rounds in Southeast Asia and Growth Capital
  • Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), with a focus on sell-side transactions
  • Strategic Advisory for European investors targeting Southeast Asia
  • Financial Valuation for companies ranging from startups to pre-IPO stage
  • Angel Investments

• Board Member: UnaFinancial since January 20181

  • UnaFinancial is a Fintech company serving underbanked populations in Southeast Asia and CIS countries
  • The company operates in 7 markets, focusing on NeoBanking, Buy Now Pay Later, and Consumer Lending

Previous Roles

• Venture Partner Asia: Via ID - Mobivia (February 2020 - March 2022)1
• Partner: GinSeng Capital (August 2016 - July 2018)1
• Associate Partner: GCF Corporate Finance (September 2008 - June 2016)1
• Analyst - Project & Export Finance: BNP Paribas (September 2006 - June 2008)1

Education

Paul Valin holds a Master's degree in Corporate Finance (Master 225, M&A) from the University of Paris Dauphine, which he completed between 2003 and 2006.1

Paul Valin's professional background demonstrates extensive experience in finance, particularly in areas such as fund raising, M&A, strategic advisory, and financial valuation, with a strong focus on the Southeast Asian market.