I'm Ani, and I'm obsessed with data.
About Me
Ani Kochiashvili is Head of Portfolio Intelligence at Standard Metrics, where she builds the data architecture and analytical capabilities that underpin the firm's understanding of portfolio and fund performance. She designs scalable systems—integrating workflows, dashboards, and automated processes—that give Investment, IR, and Finance teams a unified, accurate, and real-time view of the business.
Before joining Standard Metrics, Ani was VP of Portfolio Analytics at Battery Ventures, where she built the core infrastructure supporting investment management and portfolio analytics. She unified data and workflows across Finance, Legal, Engineering, and the Investment teams, streamlining operations and enabling faster, more strategic decision-making.
Ani began her career at Deloitte, where she spent a decade advising Fortune 100 clients on strategy, operations, and financial workflows before moving into technology M&A, evaluating startup acquisition targets and collaborating on post-acquisition growth plans.
Across roles, she is known for bringing clarity to complexity—designing systems and analytics that scale, reduce friction, and elevate how organizations understand and use their data.
Professional Experience
Head of Portfolio Intelligence
Built the data infrastructure connecting iLevel to Snowflake across 150+ portfolio companies, converting fragmented finance data into real-time visibility that drives investment decisions at scale. Redesigned GP meeting workflows through purpose-built dashboards and standardized reporting definitions — eliminating noise and creating a shared language for company benchmarking. Armed the IR team with precise, on-demand metrics, replacing ad hoc analysis with a structured reporting operation that strengthens LP confidence and transparency.
VP of Portfolio Analytics
Built the analytics layer for a 150+ company portfolio — architecting the iLevel-to-Snowflake data pipeline that gave the firm real-time visibility into portfolio performance for the first time. Redesigned GP meeting workflows through purpose-built dashboards and standardized data definitions, creating a consistent foundation for cross-portfolio benchmarking. Enabled the IR team to respond to LP inquiries with precision metrics, replacing ad hoc analysis with a repeatable, structured reporting operation.
Finance Technology Lead
Rebuilt YC's investment management infrastructure from the ground up — migrating a sprawling Excel operation into a structured cloud data environment that made finance data accessible across the organization for the first time. Replaced manual unrealized market value calculations with SQL-based logic to enable on-demand fund performance analysis, and delivered an Investments Dashboard that condensed a fragmented pipeline into a single, fast path to investment decisions. Served as the analytical engine behind fund strategy, deployment pacing, and reserve planning at one of the most active investors in tech.
Manager
Advised Deloitte's Executive Leadership on growth-oriented acquisitions — evaluating strategic rationale, long-term potential, and organizational fit across a complex portfolio of investment targets. Drove pricing strategy for portfolio businesses and partnered directly with acquired company executives to build long-term vision and operational roadmaps, bridging deal execution with post-acquisition performance.
Sr. Consultant
Delivered high-stakes engagements across Fortune 100 companies — managing a $120M project budget across 200+ people, leading a $55M annual savings initiative, and driving financial planning system implementations with teams of 15. Strengthened regulatory compliance for a top US bank's credit card business and built a statistical forecasting model at a $50B-revenue company that streamlined enterprise-wide planning. Beyond client work, advised a non-profit on a $17M expansion opportunity and led a volunteer team renovating apartments for homeless veterans.
Personal Projects
Cofounder
Co-founded Cartooli and led every dimension of the business — from product strategy and technical roadmap to go-to-market execution. Personally designed and built the core data and analytics features while owning customer development, partnerships, and iterative product launches end-to-end.
Education
Georgia State University, Robinson School of Business
B.B.A. Finance & Computer Information Systems — Summa Cum Laude, 4.0 GPA
CFA Level I
Languages
Georgian — native
Russian — conversational
Skills