Seasoned Investors Backing Next Gen Founders
Kumar Kandaswami
Advisor and Independent Director
Veteran consulting leader with decades of experience advising global businesses and CXOs.
- 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.
Kunal Mutha
Founder & Managing Director of Only Earth
An entrepreneurial leader with extensive experience in strategic planning, general management, and global sourcing across manufacturing and packaging sectors.
- Founder & MD of Only Earth, focused on sustainable business innovation.
- Former CEO of Mohan Mutha Polytech, developed advanced flexible packaging.
- Leadership experience across Mohan Mutha Group, starting in exports.
- Leading polymer manufacturing expansion for auto, aerospace, and consumer sectors.
Lakshmi Narayanan N
Founding Member & Former Vice Chairman Cognizant Technology Solutions
A veteran technology leader with deep expertise in corporate governance, strategy, and customer engagement across global markets.
- Founding member and ex-Vice Chairman of Cognizant, shaping its delivery model.
- Past Chairman of NASSCOM; former U.S.-India Business Council board member.
- 30+ years of leadership across Europe, India, and the US.
- Active in education and inclusive growth via Cognizant Foundation and nonprofits.
Lokesh Krishnaswamy
Global Platform Solutions Manager Google
A cloud technology leader with deep expertise in data modernization, digital transformation, and scalable enterprise architecture.
- Global Platform Solutions Manager at Google, leading cloud data and analytics initiatives.
- Former Principal Cloud Architect at Microsoft, advising Silicon Valley firms.
- Co-founder of Ojas Advertising and Avid Technologies & Solutions.
- Enterprise data architecture experience with Intuit, NCR, and SVB Financial Group.
Madanlal Gundecha
Entrepreneur and Angel Investor
A diversified entrepreneur and angel investor with interests spanning manufacturing, finance, real estate, and social impact.
- Oversees family operations in garments, vehicles, finance, IT, and realty.
- Angel investor in healthcare and cognitive skills startups.
- Former office bearer of South India Hire Purchase Association and Rajasthani Chamber.
- Active in education and philanthropy with S.S. Jain Educational Society and Chennai Foodbank.
Mahalingam K
Partner & Director TSM Group Of Companies
A versatile entrepreneur and investor with expertise in automotive retail, financial services, real estate, and environmental solutions.
- Heads TSM Group’s pre-owned car dealership network in South India.
- Pioneered third-party financial product distribution with major partners.
- Leads 100+ real estate projects via Shreyas Investments and Qualitas.
- Chairman of Enzotech Solutions; Executive Committee Member of The Chennai Angels.
Manav Goyal
Former Director Adyar Gate Hotels Ltd
A third-generation entrepreneur with a strong foothold in hospitality and apparel exports, blending legacy with forward-looking business development.
- Executive Director at Adyar Gate Hotels; drives business development and new ventures.
- Former Managing Partner in family apparel export business; youngest APCI committee member.
- MBA from IIM Bangalore; Strategic Hotel Management at Cornell.
- Executive committee member of SIHRA & FHRAI; board member at Mumtaz Hotels.
Manoj Kumar Jain
Managing Director, Shriram Life Insurance
A seasoned financial services leader with over three decades of experience, currently leading Shriram Life Insurance as Managing Director.
- Leads distribution and business development at Shriram Life Insurance; former CEO with 20% CAGR (2012–15).
- Extensive experience across HDFC Standard Life and NBFCs.
- Secured strategic foreign investments boosting Shriram Fortune Solutions’ valuation.
- MBA in Marketing; B.Sc. in Mathematics; international business experience in Dubai.
Manu Iyer
Director Bluehill.vc
An early-stage venture capitalist and entrepreneur with interests spanning deep-tech investing and consumer retail.
- Director at Bluehill Capital, backing 8 startups in hardware, clean-tech, and deep-tech.
- Partner at Bluehill Retail, distributing top electronics and lifestyle brands.
- B.Tech from IIT Madras; MBA from Duke University.
- Started career in US financial services before founding ventures in India.
Meera Reddy Y
Founder SKCL and SCANET
Founder and entrepreneur with decades of experience in Live Sea food Exports, Office Space , Ware Housing & Plotted development and high-impact philanthropy.
- Founded & Built SCANET into India’s top live lobster exporter with 70% market share.
- Founded SKCL, delivering 1M+ sq. ft. of Grade A+ office space in Chennai.
- Partnered with Indospace on large-scale warehousing; exited successfully.
- Active in education and disability-focused philanthropy across TN & Andhra.
Mehul Uday Nanavati
Managing Partner Vivam Ventures Pvt Ltd
A seasoned business leader with extensive experience in operations, international expansion, and strategic management across the petrochemical industry.
- Leads Raj Petro Specialities in India and Dubai, scaling multinational operations.
- Oversaw projects, operations, and global business development for nearly three decades.
- Key player in Raj Petro’s integration with a German MNC.
- Chemistry degree; MBA from University of Manchester; GMP from Harvard Business School.
Mithun Sacheti
Founder, CaratLane
Entrepreneur and investor best known for building CaratLane into India's leading omni-channel jewellery brand before one of the country's largest D2C exits.
- Founded and scaled CaratLane into a ₹3,000+ crore revenue omni-channel jewellery brand.
- Built the business with strong capital efficiency and profitability, raising just $50M while delivering sustained high growth.
- Led CaratLane’s strategic partnership with Titan, culminating in a ₹17,000 crore valuation and India’s largest D2C e-commerce exit in 2023.
- Active investor and mentor, backing startups across consumer, fintech, apparel, energy, and manufacturing sectors.
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