Biography
Pedram Parhizkari, CAIA, is the cofounder and co-CEO of Beurzbyte, a London-based fintech focused on financial literacy and investment intelligence for retail investors. Previously, Parhizkari worked at Clermont Group, a multi-billion-dollar private fund, where he managed portfolios across special situations, distressed, quant strategies, and private equity. His expertise includes investment banking. He previously worked for Financial Technology Partners, advising fintech companies and banks on M&A transactions, capital raising, and IPOs. Most recently, he was director of financial strategy at Fnality International, focusing on capital raising and investments in the digital asset space. Parhizkari holds a BSc in Finance (summa cum laude) and graduated Valedictorian from Richmond American University in London. He holds an MSc in Finance from Cranfield School of Management. He is a CAIA charter holder, CAIA London Chapter Executive, and is an advisor to the board of Richmond Business School.
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