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Saif Malik

Founder

Founder at Keyri

New York, New York, United States

FoundedKeyri · YC

About

Saif Malik holds degrees in Electrical Engineering, Economics, and Applied Mathematics from the University of Pennsylvania and has worked in technology and finance for over a decade, with extensive experience in strategic advisory roles focused on cybersecurity and infrastructure software.

Founder at KeyriYC S21

Intro paths

YC

Saif went through Y Combinator (Summer 2021) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

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In turn, Saif can intro founders to Keyri's investors below.

Keyri's investors · 1

Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2021

Co-founders at Keyri

ZAZain Azeem
Zain AzeemFounder

Experience

  1. SignifydVP of Productcurrent2024 — presentNew
  2. Keyri (Acquired by Signifyd)Co-Founder2022 — 2025New York, United States
  3. Houlihan LokeyTechnology Investment Banking - Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Software2021 — 2022New York City Metropolitan Area
  4. GCATechnology Investment Banking - Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Software2018 — 2021New York, United States
  5. GCAVice President - Enterprise Software2010 — 2018Greater London, England, United Kingdom
  6. GCA SAVVIAN ADVISORS LLCAnalyst2007 — 2010San Francisco

Skills & more

Private Equity3Mergers2Investment Banking12Mergers & Acquisitions10Private Placements7Finance1Valuation4LBO2Corporate Development1Venture Capital3Financial Modeling5Corporate Finance4
+9 moreDue DiligenceCapital MarketsM&A experienceFinancial AnalysisBusiness StrategyStart-upsEquitiesInvestmentsStrategy

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Saif Malik?
Saif Malik holds degrees in Electrical Engineering, Economics, and Applied Mathematics from the University of Pennsylvania and has worked in technology and finance for over a decade, with extensive experience in strategic advisory roles focused on cybersecurity and infrastructure software.
Where does Saif Malik work?
Saif Malik is Founder of Keyri.
What companies did Saif Malik found?
Saif Malik founded Keyri.
Where did Saif Malik go to school?
Saif Malik studied at University of Pennsylvania (Bachelor of Science (BSc), Electrical and Electronics Engineering); University of Pennsylvania (Bachelor of Arts (BA), Applied Mathematics); University of Pennsylvania (Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economics).

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