About
Vinay Rao is an Investment Analyst at BeaconLight Capital, LLC, based in New York, NY, where he specializes in global long/short equity strategies. In his role, he is responsible for conducting in-depth equity research, analyzing market trends, and supporting portfolio management decisions.
Vinay's background features significant experience across asset management and investment banking, having previously served as an Associate and Analyst at HQ Capital and as a Summer Analyst at Lazard. His expertise spans cross-sector equity research, with particular familiarity in public equities and global macroeconomic analysis.
He holds an A.B. from Georgetown University with studies in Mathematics, Art History, and Economics, providing him with a multidisciplinary perspective on investment analysis. Vinay has also demonstrated interest and proficiency in finance, policy analysis, and international development through internships at institutions including the New America Foundation and the U.S. House of Representatives.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| BeaconLight Capital | Investment Analyst | Jan 2019 to Present | Generalist global long/short equity |
| HQ Capital | Associate | Jan 2017 to Jan 2019 | Private equity |
| HQ Capital | Analyst | Jan 2015 to Jan 2017 | — |
| Lazard | Summer Analyst | Jan 2014 to Jan 2014 | Consumer/TMT/Emerging Markets |
| New America Foundation | International Development Intern | Jan 2013 to Jan 2013 | Global Assets Project (GSSP/YouthSave Consortium) |
| U.S. House of Representatives | Policy and Constituent Services Intern | Jan 2012 to Jan 2013 | Congressman Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) |
Education
Georgetown University
A.B., Mathematics, Art History, Economics
2011 — 2015
Winston Churchill High School
2007 — 2011
Others at Beaconlight Capital, LLC (2)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | Principal | New York, NY , United States |
F Felicity Wang | Research Analyst | New York, NY , United States |