Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Operator, investor, and entrepreneur with ~20 years of experience across alcobev, consumer goods, fintech, retail, and venture capital. Proven track record of scaling businesses from inception to 500+ crores in revenue, with sustained improvements in revenue, EBITDA, and profitability. Experience spans the full growth cycle - seed funding, scale-up, growth, and exit, including a successful IPO and multiple M&As. Hands-on and results-driven, with expertise in P&L management, operational efficiency, and organisational leadership. Known as a career risk-taker, I’ve consistently entered and scaled businesses in new industries ahead of the curve. Skilled at building and mentoring high-performing teams, strengthening governance frameworks, and driving execution with strategic priorities. Board experience across businesses in India, Singapore, and the UK, advising founders, management teams, and investors. Strong ability to accelerate decision-making, prepare businesses for institutional capital, and align stakeholders for growth. Beyond work, I value continuous learning, nature, films, and work-life balance. I thrive when working with ambitious, practical teams to create sustainable growth and long-term value.
Searchlight ETA is India's first platform focused on building the Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) and Search Fund ecosystem. We connect Searchers, Investors, and SME Promoters seeking succession, partnering with them through acquisition to long-term ownership, growth and exit. I founded the platform to build this asset class and accelerate ETA adoption in India.
DSGCP is a part of the Everstone Group, and India and Southeast Asia's leading consumer focused venture firm with an AUM of ~$350mn. I advise the firm on investment decisions and support portfolio companies and founders to help them scale profitably.
Cearai encompasses my advisory and angel investment activities across a portfolio of 15+ companies spanning consumer, technology, education, health, and emerging sectors. Notable investments and advisory relationships include Leverage Edu, Paul & Mike, Ugaoo, The Health Factory, Woodsmen, Stranger & Sons, Sprig, Adya.ai, Zealo Foods, and Tipple Works, among others.