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Karn Dasgupta

Investor

Vice President, Investment Team at WestCap

London

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

About

Investment professional based in London who joined WestCap in early 2022 to cover European investment opportunities. Previously conducted due diligence and supported portfolio management at Providence Equity Partners across technology, media, and telecommunications sectors.

Experience

  1. WestCapPrincipalcurrent2026 — present
  2. WestCapVice President2023 — 2025London Area, United Kingdom
  3. WestCapSenior Associate2022London, England, United Kingdom
  4. Providence Equity PartnersAssociate2020 — 2022London, England, United Kingdom
  5. LazardInvestment Banking Analyst2017 — 2020London, United Kingdom
  6. HSBC Global Banking and MarketsInvestment Banking Summer Analyst2016London
  7. Deutsche BankResearcher2012London, United Kingdom
  8. The JM GroupResearcher2011London

Education

  1. University of OxfordPhilosophy, Politics and Economics2014 — 2017
  2. St Dominic's Sixth Form CollegeA*A*A (Economics, Mathematics2012 — 2014
  3. Nower Hill High SchoolGCSEs: 10 A*s, 4As2008 — 2012

Skills & more

Microsoft Office4Leadership11Public Speaking3Asset Management6Financial Analysis9Recruiting3Research5Economics13

Languages English

  • Claude Certified Architect - Foundations — Anthropic
  • Advanced Open Water Diver — PADI
  • Level 4 Investment Management — CFA UK

From Karn's professional profile.

Colleagues at WestCap

Adi Hemrajani
Vice President at WestCap
Alex Joseph
Senior Associate at WestCap
Alex Stewart
Managing Director at WestCap
Alexander Goodman
Vice President at WestCap
Allie Haldeman
Investor at WestCap
Angel Alvarez
Vice President at WestCap
Brandon Roselius
Vice President at WestCap
Charlie Young
Partner at WestCap

Frequently asked questions

Where does Karn Dasgupta work?
Karn Dasgupta is Vice President, Investment Team at WestCap.
What check size does Karn Dasgupta write?
Karn Dasgupta typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.

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Shared employers

Also worked at WestCap34

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Also worked at Providence Equity Partners13

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Also worked at Lazard181

Jimena NowackInvestor at Index VenturesChristian TeichmannCEO & Managing Director at Burda Principal InvestmentsSolomon HailuPartner at March Capital PartnersKevin KopczynskiPartner at Congruent VenturesDerek RappInvestor at RiverVest Venture PartnersWill DuftonPartner at Giant Ventures Global Llp

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Also worked at HSBC Global Banking and Markets333

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