About
Supports BVNZ's investment decisions and portfolio management; originally from the UK with a BSc in International Business, previously a finance analyst within the wider Bridgewest Group.
Experience
- Bridgewest Ventures NZInvestment Analystcurrent2026 β presentAuckland, New Zealand
- Bridgewest GroupFinancial Analyst Intern2025United Kingdom
- Pharmsouth LtdFinancial Accountant2020 β 2025
- Pharmsouth LtdOperations and Accounting Intern2020United Kingdom
- DunelmSales Assistant2019 β 2020
Education
- University of SussexBachelor's degree, International Business2020 β 2023
- Peter Symonds CollegeBusiness Administration and Management2018 β 2020
Colleagues at Bridgewest Ventures
Adam Gickling
Executive Vice President, Bridgewest Group at Bridgewest Ventures
Akansha Gill
Legal & Governance Manager at Bridgewest Ventures
Alexander Rivers
Investment Analyst at Bridgewest Ventures
Darja Nelson
Operating Partner at Bridgewest Ventures
Dr Massih Tayebi
Chief Executive, Bridgewest Group at Bridgewest Ventures
Jennifer Henry Brown
General Counsel, Bridgewest Group at Bridgewest Ventures
John Robson
General Manager New Zealand at Bridgewest Ventures
Kathryn de Ridder
Investment Director at Bridgewest Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Rayan Coates work?
- Rayan Coates is Investment Analyst Intern at Bridgewest Ventures.
Same school
Also attended University of Sussex52
Hamish GarnettAssociate at Manta Ray VenturesMolly CookeTeam Assistant at NorthzoneJackson HeddyCFO at NorthzoneGeorgia AbbottAssociate Director at Marlin Equity PartnersSimon SegarsExecutive Advisor at Black Opal VenturesMehmet AkalinExperts | Venture Partner at 212
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Shared employers
Also worked at Bridgewest Group6
Saum VahdatCEO at Bridgewest VenturesJohn RobsonGeneral Manager New Zealand at Bridgewest VenturesJennifer Henry BrownGeneral Counsel, Bridgewest Group at Bridgewest VenturesAdam GicklingExecutive Vice President, Bridgewest Group at Bridgewest VenturesTommy BroudyOperating Partner, Bridgewest Group at Bridgewest VenturesSaeed KhoramiExecutive Vice President, Bridgewest Group at Bridgewest Ventures
























