TCThomas Chell
Venture capital analyst and builder focused on sourcing, diligence, and portfolio support
Staffordshire, United Kingdom
I am a First Class Business Economics graduate with hands-on venture capital experience at Forlam Ventures, where I supported a healthcare portfolio company through market sizing, competitive analysis, digital visibility auditing, and commercial execution. I authored a 15-page market entry report covering six Caribbean markets and more than 15 competitors, supported by a traceable 52-entry source register and two ranked expansion recommendations for the CEO. I build practical tools alongside my analytical work. I developed a Python-based sourcing and scoring engine, an outreach automation system with staged safety controls, and FinSpot, a live platform and newsletter surfacing graduate finance opportunities. I am looking for an analyst, associate, or internship role where investment sourcing, diligence, and portfolio support come together.
Experience
FICo-founder
FinSpot · Freelance
Jan 2026 – Present · 7 mths
I built and launched a live platform and weekly newsletter surfacing niche graduate finance roles, internships and spring weeks for UK students. I developed the product using a Python scraper, FastAPI backend, React front end and Supabase, and deployed it on Netlify.
Venture Capital Intern
Forlam Ventures GmbH · Internship
Jun 2026 – Jul 2026 · 1 mth
Zurich, Switzerland
I authored a 15-page market entry report for a portfolio healthcare company, assessing the dialysis-tourism opportunity across six Caribbean markets and more than 15 competitors, and recommended two ranked expansion actions to the CEO. I built a traceable Excel market map covering demand sizing, competition, costs, pricing and positioning, and audited the company’s digital visibility across three clinic sites. I also designed and built a Python-based B2B outreach automation system with staged safety controls for live deployment.
Student Research Assistant
University of Liverpool · Part-time
Mar 2026 – May 2026 · 2 mths
Liverpool, UK
I produced a commissioned research report on student transition into higher education, focusing on the under-examined period beyond semester one, and presented the findings to faculty. I benchmarked methodologies and sector trends across more than 20 institutions and 30 sources to support recommendations for current operations.
Hospitality Manager
Parogon Group · Full-time
Sep 2022 – May 2023 · 8 mths
Walgherton, Cheshire
I led a team of eight across rota planning, training and service delivery, improving shift efficiency through tighter scheduling and stronger team cohesion. I managed stock control and supplier relationships across more than £3,000 in monthly purchasing, reduced the bar staff rota to below 4% of weekly restaurant revenue, and moved stock control toward lean inventory management.
Education
Sir Thomas Boughey High School
GCSEs
Grade: 9 GCSEs grades 9-6 including English Language (9) and Mathematics (7)
University of Liverpool
BA (Hons) Business Economics, Accounting & Finance pathway
Jan 2023 – Jan 2026
Grade: First-Class Honours
Activities and societies: University Business Challenge: Semi-finalists, round 1 overall winner.
Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group
A-levels
Jan 2020 – Jan 2022
Grade: Business A*, History A*, Geography B
Skills
Languages
English
Native or bilingual proficiency