Preet Patel

Preet Patel is a dynamic entrepreneur and finance professional, currently serving as the CEO and Co-Founder of VisaWire. Under his leadership, VisaWire has gained significant recognition, securing funding and accolades from institutions such as Spring Studios, Kickstart Emerge, and UCL VC Fund. His venture was ranked among the top three in the Spring Studios launchpad and earned multiple awards for innovation and business excellence. Additionally, Patel serves as a Founder in Residence at Spring Studios in Bahrain and runs a passion project, Kitsune VC, a newsletter focused on venture capital insights.

Before founding VisaWire, Patel built a strong foundation in finance and investment banking, working as a Global Corporate and Investment Banking Credit Analyst at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. He has also held roles in equity research, sustainability, and university admissions tutoring. His extensive experience spans financial modeling, investment strategy, and market analysis, with a strong focus on the TMT sector. Patel has also contributed to various accelerators and mentorship programs, demonstrating his commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. His diverse background and strategic mindset position him as a rising leader in the fintech and venture ecosystem.

• VisaWire, CEO & Co-Founder : Dec 2023 - Present
• Spring Studios, Founder In Residence : Jan 2025 - Present
• Kitsune VC, "GP" : Dec 2024 - Present
• Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Global Corporate and Investment Banking Credit Analyst : Jul 2024 - Jan 2025
• Kickstart Global, Selection Committee : Apr 2024 - Dec 2024
• Kickstart Global, Accelerator Participant : Dec 2023 - Apr 2024
• UCL, IT Support Technician : Sep 2022 - Jul 2024
• UCL, AV Room Monitor : Sep 2023 - Apr 2024
• Crimson Education, UK University/UCAS Admissions Tutor : Sep 2023 - Jun 2024
• Spearman Capital, Sector Head - Sustainability : Nov 2023 - Apr 2024
• Spearman Capital, Equity Research Analyst - TMT Sector : Aug 2023 - Nov 2023
• Business Brilliance, Founding President UCL & Primary Representative : Nov 2023 - Feb 2024
• Start-Up Nation Mentorship, Start-up Fellow : Sep 2023 - Jan 2024
• Bank of America Merrill Lynch, GCIB Credit Summer Analyst : Jun 2023 - Aug 2023
• UCL Economics and Finance Society, Student Mentor : Sep 2022 - Mar 2023
• Dectech, Social Media Manager & Data Scientist : Jul 2022 - Sep 2022
• CIBT, Visa Consultant : May 2022 - Sep 2022
• First Aid for Life, Data Analyst : Dec 2021 - Aug 2022
• Bank of America Merrill Lynch, GCIB Credit Spring Insight : Apr 2022
• 18 Week Support, Clinical Operations Consultant : Jul 2021 - Sep 2021
• Institute of Economic Affairs - London, IEA Summer Internship : Jul 2020
• Deloitte, Deloitte Career Shapers : Jun 2020
• Bank of America, Work Experience : Aug 2019
• 3ES Accountants Ltd, Accounting Intern : Jun 2018

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