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Seasoned Investors Backing Next Gen Founders
Hemalatha Ramaiah
- Founded Landmark, one of India’s most iconic book and leisure retail chains, expanding to 18 stores nationwide.
- Launched landmarkonthenet.com, among India’s earliest large-scale online bookstores.
- Established Westland Books, a distribution and publishing firm to support retail supply chain needs.
- Currently leads Shop 4 Solutions (retail consulting) and Ifrieze Design Solutions (interiors), and is a venture partner at TVS Capital Funds.
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Jagannathan Krishnaswami
- Extensive background in contract management, JV formation, and dispute resolution globally.
- Long career at Larsen & Toubro shaping legal frameworks in engineering and construction.
- Speaker at major international legal forums including ICC Paris and IBA World Conferences.
- Former Chairman of MCCI Legal Expert Committee; active in IBA and Construction Industry Development Council.
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Jawahar Vadivelu
- Chairman of Cameo Corporate Services Limited; Chairman of Navia Markets Limited.
- Former independent director of ONGC, Member of Audit and Project Appraisal Committees.
- Past President of Internation Chamber of Commerce India (ICC-India) and Southern India Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI)
- Member of the National Executive Comittee of Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI); Member of ICC Global Commission on Trade and Investment Policy.
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Jayanthan SP
- Founded Temenos India, the company’s largest global competence center.
- 30+ years in Fintech, with deep expertise in banking software products.
- Product development, client services, and global delivery expertise.
- Instrumental in getting Temenos to be the #1 Banking Software company for over 20 years.
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Joshua Madan
- Leads Covenant Consultants, a top recruitment solutions provider.
- Co-founded Christ Wood School, educating 1,500+ students.
- Active entrepreneur and investor in community and philanthropic projects.
- Electronics & Communications Engineering graduate with postgraduate management qualification.
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Karthikeyan G
- Provides tax and compliance solutions across India and the USA.
- Specialist in cross-border entity structuring and HNI tax advisory.
- Former ICAI committee member; published GST author and columnist.
- Civic leader with roles in Rotary Club, TiE Coimbatore, and startup ecosystem; independent director.
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Karthikeyan V M L
- Leads strategy, marketing, and logistics for a top kitchen appliance brand with 400+ products.
- Extensive experience in family-run business operations and process improvements.
- Recognized for strong analytical and leadership skills in dynamic markets.
- Passionate about people, cinema, and values meaningful engagement beyond the boardroom.
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Kayar Srinivasan Raghavan
- Invests across medical devices, AI, fintech, and eCommerce in UK, India, and USA.
- Experienced Non-Executive Director specializing in risk, governance, and investor relations.
- Former senior global banker at Citibank with extensive operations and tech background.
- Master’s in Management (George Washington University); Loyola College graduate.
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Krishna Ramanathan
- Manages proprietary funds focusing on real estate, healthcare, retail, and IT startups.
- Delivered 54% IRR on Casa Grande exit; currently managing Fund II with ₹26 crore personal commitment.
- Entrepreneurial background; promoted and sold American Remedies to Dr. Reddy’s.
- MBA from Xavier Institute of Management Bhubaneswar; early angel investor.
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Kritik Abiram Govindan
- Co-founded Campus Angels Network (CAN) to mentor and fund university startups.
- Former COO at Anjana Software and Vishwak Solutions, driving BFSI growth.
- Angel investor in 40+ startups via Chennai Angels, Mumbai Angels, Venture Catalysts, CAN and TiE India.
- Electronics & Communications Engineering graduate from University of Madras; active in SRMIST alumni.
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Kumar N
- Vice Chairman of The Sanmar Group, overseeing diversified global operations in chemicals, engineering, and shipping.
- Honorary Consul General of Greece in Chennai and former President of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
- Chairs the CII Institute of Quality and serves on boards of several public companies.
- Actively involved in social welfare, education, and sports, including the Madhuram Narayanan Centre for Exceptional Children.
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Kumar Kandaswami
- 37-year Deloitte career, including 27 years as Partner leading major practices across sectors and regions.
- Worked with government on key initiatives in manufacturing competitiveness, policy, and infrastructure.
- Mentors and advises CEOs/CXOs through strategic transitions.
- Mechanical engineer with an MBA.
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