Abhishek Mitra (Abhi)

Pvt Equity | M&A | CFO - Building Amazon’s Leo Satellite

São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

About

Private Equity, Venture Capital, Corporate Strategy and M&A ( Corp Dev.) finance executive having 12+ years of experience having thus far worked in 5 countries namely USA, UK, India, Mexico and Brazil. I have worked extensively in structuring and helping C-level executives and Boards of companies meet their strategic objectives through strategy formulation, venture investing and M&A acquisitions. Over the last few years I have successfully helped companies scale their fintech / SAAS and other businesses. Deep understanding of working in emerging market economics, industries and adept at analyzing the symbiotic dynamics between creating successful execution strategies and ground realities of operating in emerging markets. Can identify the market trends, spot opportunities, and synthesize points-of-view into winning corporate strategies and inorganic growth plans. Specialties: Fintech | Corporate Strategy | Consumer Experience | Private Equity | Growth Equity | Buyouts | Digital & Consumer Internet | Software | FinTech | Corporate Finance | JV/ Partnerships | Investments | Corporate Development | Corporate Venture Capital | SAAS Platforms | Marketplaces | Corporate Finance | Financial Planning & Analysis | Emerging Markets, Brazil, Latam / Latin America | International Expansion | Growth | Venture Capital Keen to connect/ network with entrepreneurs looking to build B2B and B2C solutions focused on the LATAM and overall Americas market. Successfully executed over 25 large scale M&A deals for over $10bn ( M&A Buy Side), and investments Series A and beyond (~10+ companies ) .

Experience

  • Finance Head - Amazon Leo at Amazon
    Mar 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

    Amazon LEO is a constellation of low orbit satellites that will bring high-speed internet access to un-served and under served parts of the world. I am working to launch Amazon's Leo (Project Kuiper) Satellite Business looking at B2C strategy / Investments / Finance.

  • Mentor at Endeavor
    Oct 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 10 mos

  • Volunteer at Make-A-Wish® Brasil
    Dec 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 8 mos

  • Senior VP at Patria Investments
    Jul 2021 - Feb 2025 · 3 yrs 8 mos

    Patria is a leading alternative investment firm focus with a focus on the Americas region. Our platform manages nearly $35 billion of AUM. My role in Patria looks at investing in companies aligned to our investment thesis within the technology and other connected sectors. ( Strategy, M&A , Corp Dev, Corporate Finance ) I am focused on deploying capital in early to growth stage companies with a strong focus on technology, which look at creating a platform that seek to bring efficiencies/ and or disrupt an existing industry needs while satisfying unmet consumer/business needs. My work also looks at alignment of our investment thesis and strategy to core operational pillars for optimal operational execution and success of our invested companies in the fund.

  • Advisor at DFG
    Feb 2023 - Jan 2025 · 2 yrs