Internships

Soho Square Capital LLP is a London-based private equity firm specializing in flexible capital solutions for lower mid-market companies across the UK and Europe. The firm takes a hands-on, data-driven approach to investing, with growing focus on integrating technology and AI to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.

During my summer internship, I worked at the intersection of data architecture and financial modeling, gaining exposure to private equity within the emerging AI space. I supported both the asset management and deal teams by building three-statement financial models (including revenue, cost, and working capital forecasting), preparing investment tear sheets, and participating in the Investment Committee process by reviewing real CDD, FDD, and LDD materials. On the infrastructure side, I led initiatives to streamline internal workflows - integrating Excel, Power BI, SharePoint, and OneDrive, designing sector-specific GPT agents to support due diligence, and developing an OCR-powered tool to extract and structure financial data from PDFs and spreadsheets. 

I also had the opportunity to present my AI tools to both internal stakeholders and external partners, helping inform thinking around automation in investment processes.

Beyond the technical experience, I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to learn from a brilliant and welcoming team, whose mentorship and feedback shaped every part of my experience. Living and working in London made it even more memorable - from team outings to solo walks through local markets, the city offered constant inspiration and energy.

ImportGenius is a U.S.-based trade intelligence platform that delivers detailed insights into global import and export activities. Established in 2006 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, the company aggregates customs and shipping data from over 18 countries-including the United States, India, Russia, and several nations in Latin America-to support data-driven decision-making across international trade, logistics, and supply chain management.

During my summer at ImportGenius, I contributed to two core areas: institutional outreach and data analysis. On the outreach front, I worked to develop strategic relationships with academic institutions to foster collaborative use of trade data in research and education.

On the analytical side, I conducted a comprehensive study of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and Crude Oil export trends using proprietary shipping records. LNG, primarily composed of methane, is natural gas that has been cooled to a liquid state to facilitate efficient storage and maritime transport. Crude oil, a vital fossil fuel, underpins global energy systems and is refined into essential products such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel. My analysis was designed to identify key patterns in the exportation of both commodities.

For LNG, the study examined major U.S. export terminals, estimated their market shares, and mapped the most common international discharge ports. It also identified leading shipping companies involved in LNG transportation, with a focus on exports to high-volume destination countries.

For crude oil, the analysis detailed top international discharge locations for shipments originating from major U.S. ports. It also characterized the prevailing grades and qualities of crude oil being exported, distinguishing flows by geographic origin and destination. A comparative assessment between ImportGenius's proprietary data and official national trade databases revealed a near-complete coverage rate, underscoring the reliability and scope of the dataset and presenting crucial knowledge for future partnerships.

Methodologically, this project involved data aggregation, descriptive statistical analysis, and the development of visualizations to communicate export volumes, route structures, and market dynamics. These findings contribute to a broader understanding of U.S. energy export patterns and offer a valuable reference point for industry stakeholders and researchers analyzing international trade flows in the energy sector.