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Business & Startup Consultant & Fundraising Advisor, Fundamental/Equity Research & Investment Analyst

About

I work at the intersection of capital, strategy, and execution by helping founders, startups, and investors to raise smarter, and scale harder. My expertise lies in assisting startups throughout the fundraising journey, including investor readiness, pitch support, strategic consulting, and facilitating connections with Venture Capital firms, Angel Investors, and Private Equity funds. I've worked directly with 500+ startups and businesses across various industries. ₹52 Cr+term sheets secured for clients 120+investor meets conducted 160+B2C ventures scaled 33+VC firm relationships & partners ₹15L+MRR generated across key accounts 6+top incubation centre partnerships On the fundraising side, I've conducted 120+ investor meets for my clients, built official partnerships with venture debt firm KlubWorks, and maintain active relationships with 33+ VC firms and their partners. I've helped clients enroll in accelerator programs like IP Ventures and built a network across premier incubation centres — SGPGI, T-Hub, IIIT Delhi, IIT BHU, IIM Lucknow, Amity, and more. I also worked with MCD Capital, a UK-based quant hedge fund, facilitating warm introductions and connecting them with Indian investors and HNIs. I don't just helped in raising funds but also in raising right amount. That means working alongside founders to determine how much capital to raise & how to allocate it across business functions to scale it further. I've helped 160+ B2C ventures sharpen their GTM, nail their product positioning, and identify their true target market. And I bring the same sharpness to B2B by helping clients build pipelines and scale MRR. The sectors I operate in are where the next decade is being built: Fintech, Agentic & Cognitive AI, Biotech, Healthtech, Edtech, Robotics, Mobility Tech & EV, Nutraceuticals & Wellness, New Age Manufacturing, Travel Tech & Hospitality, Space Tech, Web3 & DeFi, Agritech, Drones & Defence Tech, Quantum Computing, Industrial IoT & Automation, and various other sectors. I worked closely with startups, founders, businesses, and investors to provide strategic consulting, fundraising assistance, market intelligence, business analysis, pitch deck preparation, develop financial modeling & valuation reports and growth-oriented solutions. Apart from the startup world, I've spent nearly a decade as an active investor and trader in listed equities, with a sharp focus on small cap and micro cap stocks, blending fundamental and technical analysis to build long-term, high-conviction portfolios in stock market.

Location

Lucknow

Work experience

Startup Advisor & Business Consultant at Nexascale, Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, At Nexascale, I work closely with startups, founders, and investors to help businesses scale through strategic fundraising, investor outreach, business consulting, and financial documentation support. My role involves assisting startups in creating investor-ready pitch decks, financial models, business plans, DPRs, and growth strategies while connecting them with Angel Investors, Venture Capital firms, incubators, and Private Equity networks, to raise funds. I also support founders in market research, valuation understanding, investor pitching, and business positioning. Through Nexascale’s ecosystem-driven approach, I help startups in improving scalability, fundraising through investor outreach, and build sustainable growth opportunities across various industries.

Startup Advisory & Business Consultant, Startup Fundraising Consultant, Client Relation Executive at PINENEST BUSINESS SOLUTIONS Private Limited, Dec 2022 - Feb 2025 · 2 yrs 3 mos, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, At Pinenest Business Solutions, I worked as a Startup Advisory & Business Consultant, Startup Fundraising Consultant, Client Relation Executive, and Sales Professional, where I closely worked with startups, founders, and businesses across multiple industries to support their fundraising and growth journey. My role involved in development of investor-ready pitch decks, financial models, valuation reports, DPRs (Detailed Project Reports), and business plans tailored according to investor and market requirements. I assisted startups in strategic business positioning, market research, competitor analysis, revenue planning, and investor outreach while helping them connect with Angel Investors, Venture Capital firms, and incubation networks. Alongside consulting, I managed client onboarding, relationship management, business development, and sales communication, ensuring strong client satisfaction and long-term business growth.

Insurance & Wealth Advisor at Axis Max Life Insurance Limited, Sep 2021 - Feb 2022 · 6 mos, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, I worked in the areas of insurance advisory, investment-oriented financial planning, client acquisition, and relationship management. My role involved understanding clients’ financial goals and recommending suitable life insurance and wealth-focused solutions based on their requirements. I actively worked on client onboarding, sales strategy, communication, and business development while maintaining strong long-term client relationships. The experience helped me strengthen my expertise in financial consulting, convincing skills, strategic sales, and customer-focused advisory while working in a target-driven and growth-oriented environment. In the last few months, I also worked as an Associate Development Manager, where I handled and supported insurance agents, assisted in team development, guided agents in achieving business targets, and contributed towards increasing sales.

Health Insurance Advisor at Niva Bupa Health insurance, Sep 2021 - Feb 2022 · 6 mos, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, At Niva Bupa Health Insurance, I worked in health insurance advisory, sales management, and business development with a strong focus on customer relationship handling and channel growth. My responsibilities included helping clients choose suitable health insurance plans, managing client servicing, and driving business through strategic communication and consultative sales.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce, National P.G. College, Lucknow, UP, India (Affiliated with the Lucknow University)

St. Francis’ College, Lucknow, India