João Pais Costa

I am an ambitious, curious, and creative person, who thrives in multicultural and challenging environments. I have lived and studied abroad in Portugal, France, Singapore, and currently based in Italy, where I have learned to adapt to new situations and cultures, and to collaborate with diverse and talented people. I am fluent in Portuguese and English, and can speak French and Spanish, I have a passion for learning and growing both personally and professionally. I gained valuable experience in buyouts, valuation, and industry analysis while working as a Private Equity Summer Analyst at Crest Capital Partners. There, I actively contributed to the acquisition of an online ticketing retailer, engaging with management teams and strategic co-investors throughout the deal process. Additionally, I developed dynamic financial models, including LBO structures and distribution waterfalls, to support informed decision-making. My time as a trainee at KPMG Portugal further strengthened my analytical skills as I conducted market and financial analysis for a $1 billion real estate project in Africa, examined brand value within the outlet and retail industry, and managed the financial operations of the association. I also honed my communication and content creation skills by writing articles for the association's website and social media platforms.