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Cape Town, South Africa

Scott
Watson

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After spending nearly a decade working in London, from broadening my experience at Deloitte to sharpening my skills as a sell-side analyst, I discovered a deep passion for investing. I found myself particularly drawn to the dynamic realms of IPOs, mergers, and buyouts. This fascination led me to immerse myself in the worlds of early-stage investments, private equity, and disruptive startups. At Activant, I've found a team that shares my enthusiasm for the startup landscape—a place where collaboration, in-depth research, and lively debate lie at the heart of everything we do.

Office

Cape Town

Hometown

Cape Town,

South Africa

Residence

Cape Town,

South Africa

Scott was born and raised in East London, South Africa. He pursued an honors degree in Accounting at the University of Stellenbosch, where he first developed a keen interest in finance and investing. After completing his studies, Scott moved to London and joined Deloitte LLP in their international markets assurance division, where he qualified as a Chartered Accountant. Investing remained a central focus in Scott's career, leading him to a role at Credit-Suisse Equity Research. There, he analyzed the online retail and sporting goods sectors. Following his tenure at Credit-Suisse, Scott joined BNP Paribas Exane as a sell-side analyst within the top-ranked internet and media team, covering sectors such as video games, media agencies, music, and online classifieds.

Education

Bachelors in Accounting and Finance

Stellenbosch University

Relevant Experiences

  • Deloitte

    Senior Assistant Manager

    4 years

    Responsibilities

    Managed a international team, working across various sectors including Oil and Gas, Healthcare, Hotels, and Cosmetics

  • Credit-Suisse

    Research Equity Associate

    2 Years

    Responsibilities

    Sell-side Equity Research Associate in Online Retail and sporting goods supporting the coverage of 13+ Equities

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