About
Palak Kamdar is a Valuation Analyst at Dragoneer Investment Group, where she specializes in financial analysis and valuation of investment opportunities, focusing on late-stage venture and growth equity investments. In her current role since September 2022, she supports deal execution, conducts due diligence, and develops detailed financial models, typically covering sectors such as technology, software, and consumer internet, reflecting Dragoneer’s established investment focus.
Previously, Palak gained substantial audit and financial reporting experience as a Senior Auditor at BDO USA, LLP, where she led audit engagements for clients in various industries, honing her analytical skills and expanding her understanding of complex financial statements and regulatory requirements.
Palak holds a Master’s degree in Finance from the University of Rochester’s Simon Business School and a Bachelor’s degree in Management Studies with a concentration in Finance from Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics. Her background demonstrates a strong expertise in finance, auditing, and investment analysis, supporting her growing contributions to private equity and growth-stage investment sectors. (No cross-referenced evidence of notable industry achievements is available; professional details are based on verified career and educational history.)
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragoneer Investment Group | Valuation Analyst | Sep 2022 to Present | — |
| BDO USA, LLP | Experienced Senior Auditor | Aug 2021 to Sep 2022 | — |
| BDO USA, LLP | Senior Auditor | Nov 2020 to Aug 2021 | — |
| BDO USA, LLP | Experienced Assurance Associate | Aug 2019 to Nov 2020 | — |
| BDO USA, LLP | Assurance Associate | Feb 2019 to Aug 2019 | — |
| BDO USA, LLP | Assurance Intern | Oct 2018 to Dec 2018 | External audit for financial service firms including Venture Capital, Private Equity and Hedge Funds |
| Grant Thornton India LLP | M and A and Financial Due Diligence - Analyst | Aug 2015 to Aug 2016 | -Assisted with core financial due diligence, helping to identify key risks and potential deal breakers, assess the strengths and weaknesses of the business against industry benchmarks, and assist with... |
Education
University of Rochester - Simon Business School
Master's degree, Finance, General
2017 — 2018
Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics
Bachelors of Management Studies (B.M.S.), Finance
2012 — 2015
Abu Dhabi Indian School, Abu Dhabi, united Arab Emirates
High School
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| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
A Anelle Snyder | Senior Valuation Analyst | San Francisco, CA , United States |
| Partner | San Francisco, CA , United States | |
| Principal | San Francisco, CA , United States | |
| President and Co-founder | San Francisco, CA , United States | |
| Principal | CA , United States | |
| Principal | San Francisco, CA , United States | |
K Kartik Gupta | Principal | San Francisco, CA , United States |
| Associate | New York, NY , United States | |
| Principal | San Francisco, CA , United States | |
M Michael Dimitruk | Partner | San Francisco, CA , United States |
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