Where does Michael Baptista work?

Michael Baptista is Partner at Assembly Capital Partners.

What check size does Michael Baptista write?

Michael Baptista typically writes checks of $300K – $4.5M.

Where did Michael Baptista go to school?

Michael Baptista studied at University of Oxford (BA (Hons), English Language and Literature); University of London (MA, Philosophy); Birkbeck, University of London (Classics).

Michael Baptista

Investor

Partner at Assembly Capital Partners

London

Writes $300K – $4.5M checks · typically $2.4M

About

Michael Baptista is founder of Reality Coaching Limited, where he provides executive coaching to senior leaders, CEOs, and founder teams. His background includes roles as an investment banker, venture capitalist, and founder across finance, technology, and healthcare sectors. He is completing the Møller Institute Advanced Executive Coaching course at the University of Cambridge with Association for Coaching certification as of May 2026.

Experience

Reality Coaching LimitedFoundercurrent2025 — presentLondon, UK
Assembly Capital Partners LimitedFounding Partnercurrent2018 — presentLondon, United Kingdom
LANDBAYBoard Membercurrent2018 — present
InstandaBoard Member2016 — 2025
PayKiiBoard Member2017 — 2023Washington, District Of Columbia
UniCredit Markets & Investment BankingGlobal Head of Research, Markets ExCo2011 — 2015London, United Kingdom
RBS Markets & International BankingGlobal Head Cash Equities and Delta 1, MD2008 — 2010London, United Kingdom
ABN AMRO Bank N.V.Global Head of Research2004 — 2008London, United Kingdom
ABN AMRO Bank N.V.Head of Equity Research (Asia ex-Japan)2001 — 2004Hong Kong
ABN AMRO Bank N.V.Head of Equity Research (Japan), Director2000 — 2001Tokyo, Japan
Credit SuisseHead Asian Bank Research, Director1996 — 1999Hong Kong
Credit SuisseSenior Research Analyst - European Banks, Director1994 — 1996London, United Kingdom
Bear StearnsEquity Analyst - European Financials, VP1993London, United Kingdom
Baring SecuritiesEquity Analyst - Italy / European Banks1990 — 1992London, United Kingdom

Skills & more

Analysis5Management5Strategy14Competitive Analysis8Banking2Derivatives2Corporate Finance20Equities25Investment Banking31Start-ups3Equity Research6Trading2

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Capital MarketsAsset ManagementFinancial MarketsEmerging MarketsValuationFinanceInvestmentsFixed IncomeFinancial AnalysisAlternative InvestmentsVenture CapitalBusiness Strategy

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Michael Baptista?: Michael Baptista is founder of Reality Coaching Limited, where he provides executive coaching to senior leaders, CEOs, and founder teams. His background includes roles as an investment banker, venture capitalist, and founder across finance, technology, and healthcare sectors. He is completing the Møller Institute Advanced Executive Coaching course at the University of Cambridge with Association for Coaching certification as of May 2026.
Where does Michael Baptista work?: Michael Baptista is Partner at Assembly Capital Partners.
What check size does Michael Baptista write?: Michael Baptista typically writes checks of $300K – $4.5M.
Where did Michael Baptista go to school?: Michael Baptista studied at University of Oxford (BA (Hons), English Language and Literature); University of London (MA, Philosophy); Birkbeck, University of London (Classics).

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