Zach Davidson

Utilizing funds from the USC endowment, the USC Marshall Venture Fund makes early stage venture capital investments in USC alumni-led startups.

• Conducted due diligence for the fund’s prospective investments, developing relationships with startup company founders to better evaluate their businesses
• Valued companies through construction and analysis of financial models and creation of ROI scenarios
• Prepared, presented, and reviewed investment memoranda on target companies

Down to Shop is a mobile shopping network showcasing the newest coolest products through original, hilarious character-driven content.

• Conceptualized and launched a subscription-based rewards program for a seed stage app startup, generating 1000+ signups and recurring revenue for the company
• Coordinated and implemented new product features with senior product managers, the app development team, and the CEO resulting in a 4x increase in daily active users
• Re-activated 10% of churned users through targeted SMS text blasts and Facebook/Instagram ads
• Assisted the COO and production team in the development of new live programming opportunities, driving a 5x increase in customer orders per day

Crimson Leaf Capital is a search fund focused on acquiring and operating a profitable business in the healthcare sector.

• Sourced potential search fund acquisitions through in-depth industry and market research
• Aided in the preparation of RFPs, IOIs, and LOIs for impending investment opportunities
• Led the LOI and due diligence process on the firm’s primary target
• Participated in meetings with investment bankers and small business owners regarding forthcoming deals

Skyview Capital is a boutique private equity firm focused on corporate divestitures and carve-outs from large conglomerates in various industries and sectors.

• Compiled lists of targeted non-core business units from larger corporations to increase the firm’s potential acquisition pipeline
• Reviewed and analyzed CIMs and financial statements for prospective investments

JUMP Investors is an entrepreneur focused early and growth-stage venture capital firm based in Los Angeles, CA.

• Sourced and evaluated early-stage investment opportunities through analysis of pitch decks and current market trends

• Hired at age 13 as the youngest performer ever at the world famous Magic Castle, a private club for magicians and celebrities, performing regularly for high-profile clients
• Oversaw business operations and coordinated overall marketing strategy for a successful playing card production company selling over 20,000 decks

Since 2017 I have attended USC's Marshall School of Business, pursuing a degree in Business Administration. I have since achieved a Certificate in Entrepreneurship, a 3.4 GPA, and Dean's List honors for the Spring 2018 and 2019 semesters.