Pratik Bose

General Partner

Pratik Bose has been a pioneer in global investments across geographies, funds, and startups for more than two decades. With a career that spans venture capital, private equity, and entrepreneurship, he has consistently been at the forefront of building, scaling, and guiding businesses in some of the world’s most dynamic industries.

His expertise lies in creating and accelerating new ventures in SaaS, blockchain, marketplaces, cybersecurity, big data, artificial intelligence, and hardware. Over the years, Pratik has established a reputation for spotting transformative opportunities early, building strong operational foundations, and delivering sustainable growth for companies and investors alike.

Professional Experience:

• Managing Partner – Indian Angel Network (IAN):
  At the helm of India’s leading angel network and venture fund, Pratik managed a $200M fund, driving investments in innovative startups and playing a pivotal role in shaping the Indian entrepreneurial ecosystem.
• Head of Private Equity Investments – Cisco Corporate Development:
  At Cisco, Pratik was responsible for managing a global portfolio of over $2 billion in private equity investments. He led strategic investments in cutting-edge technologies and growth markets, reinforcing Cisco’s position as a global leader in enterprise technology.

Entrepreneurial Ventures:

• Eka Systems (IoT):Founded and built a pioneering IoT company focused on smart grid and utility solutions, later successfully acquired.
• Altigy Networks (Space & Satellite Systems): Co-founded and scaled a venture in advanced satellite and communication technologies, addressing critical global connectivity challenges.

Educational Background:

Pratik combines his entrepreneurial drive with strong academic foundations:

• MBA in Corporate Finance and Entrepreneurship – NYU Stern School of Business
• MS in Networks and Telecommunications – Johns Hopkins University

Legacy & Expertise:

With over 20 years of cross-border experience, Pratik continues to bridge the worlds of deep technology, finance, and entrepreneurship. His ability to operate at the intersection of innovation and capital has positioned him as a trusted advisor, investor, and thought leader in the global venture ecosystem.

Utkarsh Singh

Investment Manager

Utkarsh brings a unique approach to private markets investing by combining his expertise in quantitative finance with hands-on experience across private equity, hedge funds, and venture capital. With global exposure from working in the U.S. and India, he has developed a strong analytical foundation to evaluate complex investment opportunities and deliver data-driven insights.

He has been actively involved with early-stage startups, assisting founders with financial models, investor presentations, and fundraising strategies, enabling them to position themselves effectively in competitive markets. Currently, as an Investment Manager, Utkarsh focuses on due diligence, financial analysis, and market opportunity assessment for potential investments, helping drive informed decision-making and portfolio growth.

Professional Experience:

• Quantitative Researcher – Goose Hollow Capital (USA):
  Applied advanced quantitative methods to support hedge fund strategies, optimizing risk-return profiles and enhancing portfolio performance.
• Analyst – The Rohatyn Group (USA):
  Worked with a leading emerging markets private equity firm, analyzing investment opportunities, supporting transaction execution, and contributing to portfolio management.
• Venture Capital Analyst – Lumis Partners:
  Evaluated early- and growth-stage companies, supporting investment decisions with rigorous financial modeling, market analysis, and strategic insights.

Educational Background:

• MS in Financial Engineering – New York University

Legacy & Expertise:

Utkarsh’s blend of quantitative expertise, global investment experience, and entrepreneurial engagement positions him at the intersection of finance and innovation. He continues to bring a data-driven, analytical lens to private market investing, while fostering growth and scalability for startups and portfolio companies.

Samir Pandey

Chief Investment Officer

Samir brings over 17 years of diverse experience across Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Corporate Finance & Strategy, IT Operations, and Entrepreneurship. With a proven track record of executing deals worth more than USD 1.5 billion for mid-to-large corporates, he has successfully managed complex transactions across all major product categories, including PE exits, PE investments, M&As, and structured finance. His focus has always been on driving high capital efficiency while ensuring operational excellence

Samir has a deep domain understanding of the Technology, Consumer, and Healthcare sectors, enabling him to bridge sector-specific expertise with financial and strategic execution. His experience spans both advisory and operational leadership roles, positioning him uniquely at the intersection of investment banking, corporate growth, and entrepreneurship.

Professional Experience:

• Chief Strategy Officer & Angel Investor – Munchbox Frozen Foods (a Cure Foods company):
  Drove corporate strategy, fundraising, and growth initiatives for a high-growth consumer food brand, while actively supporting its entrepreneurial journey as an investor.
• Director – Investment Banking, Protiviti:
  Led and executed complex corporate finance transactions across M&A, private equity, and structured financing, delivering impactful outcomes for clients in technology, consumer, and healthcare sectors.
• Vice President – Investment Banking, Centrum Capital:
  Managed investment banking mandates, executing capital market and advisory deals with a strong focus on client outcomes and long-term value creation.

Educational Background:

Samir is backed by a strong academic foundation that complements his professional achievements:

• MBA in Finance & Business Strategy  – Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
• BE (Information Technology) – Mumbai University

Legacy & Expertise:

With his blend of strategic insight, financial acumen, and entrepreneurial drive, Samir continues to build value across industries. His ability to operate seamlessly between investment banking and business-building roles positions him as a trusted partner for companies and investors navigating growth, transformation, and capital events.

Narayan Shetkar

General Partner

Narayan brings over 25 years of diverse experience across Management Consulting, Investment Banking, Corporate Development, and Investment Management, making him a seasoned leader in global finance and strategy. His career has been defined by executing complex corporate finance transactions and building trusted networks across the investment ecosystem.

He has successfully led and supported multiple transactions spanning M&A, private equity, structured financing, and capital markets, with an aggregate value of over $1 billion. Leveraging deep domain expertise and a wide-reaching network of venture capital funds, private equity investors, family offices, corporates, and new-age founders, Narayan has consistently delivered proprietary deal flow and created long-term value for stakeholders.

Professional Experience:

• Chief Strategy Officer – Aeris Technology:
  Spearheaded strategic initiatives, corporate development, and partnerships for a technology-driven enterprise solutions company, guiding growth and global expansion.
• Managing Director – InCredMAPE Advisory:
  Led investment banking and advisory services with a focus on private equity and structured financing, delivering high-impact capital-raising and M&A solutions.
• Director – Investment Banking, Centrum Capital:
  Directed and executed investment banking mandates, including capital markets and advisory transactions, strengthening Centrum’s leadership in mid-market dealmaking.
• Director – Financial Advisory Services, Deloitte:
  Provided strategic consulting and financial advisory to corporates, delivering actionable insights across transactions, restructuring, and performance improvement.

Educational Background:

Narayan is distinguished by a robust academic and professional qualification portfolio: Fellow CPA (Australia)

• Fellow CPA (Australia)
• Chartered Accountant (ICAI)
• Chartered Financial Analyst (ICFAI)
• M.Com – Mumbai University

Legacy & Expertise:

Narayan’s track record reflects a unique ability to combine strategic foresight, technical expertise, and deep industry relationships. With a career at the intersection of consulting, investment banking, and corporate strategy, he continues to drive value creation across growth enterprises and investment platforms.