Work History:
Devendra founded Dexter in early 2013 with a mission to help entrepreneurs scale up smoothly by simplifying investor search, term sheet negotiation and the overall fund raise process. Before Dexter, he served as the CFO of Resonance, a leading education company and led the whole process to raise private equity funding of Rs 100 Cr from a choice of marquee investor groups. He has also worked with a private equity firm, Olympus Capital as an investment professional.
Education:
Devendra is a 2005 batch graduate from IIT Bombay and has cleared all three levels of CFA from CFA Institute, USA, AIMR
Devendra founded Dexter in early 2013 with a mission to help entrepreneurs scale up smoothly by simplifying investor search, term sheet negotiation and the overall fund raise process. Before Dexter, he served as the CFO of Resonance, a leading education company and led the whole process to raise private equity funding of Rs 100 Cr from a choice of marquee investor groups. He has also worked with a private equity firm, Olympus Capital as an investment professional.
Education:
Devendra is a 2005 batch graduate from IIT Bombay and has cleared all three levels of CFA from CFA Institute, USA, AIMR
Devendra Agrawal
Founder
Work History
Rohit has a career spanning 18 years in areas of Corporate Finance and Research. He has worked in companies that include CMIE, Copal Partners, Monitor Consulting and Singhi Advisors. Has led teams to execute M&A and Fund raise transactions in verticals that include- Outsourcing, Pharma, Healthcare, Power and Chemicals; Has a strong connect with the Promoter community across the country.
Education:
Rohit holds a BA(Hons) degree in Economics from Delhi University and a MBA degree in Financial Management from L.N Mishra Institute of Economic Development, Patna. He has also done an Executive Program in Applied Finance from IIM Calcutta.
Rohit has a career spanning 18 years in areas of Corporate Finance and Research. He has worked in companies that include CMIE, Copal Partners, Monitor Consulting and Singhi Advisors. Has led teams to execute M&A and Fund raise transactions in verticals that include- Outsourcing, Pharma, Healthcare, Power and Chemicals; Has a strong connect with the Promoter community across the country.
Education:
Rohit holds a BA(Hons) degree in Economics from Delhi University and a MBA degree in Financial Management from L.N Mishra Institute of Economic Development, Patna. He has also done an Executive Program in Applied Finance from IIM Calcutta.
Rohit Singh
Managing Director
Work History:
An investment banker with more than 8 years of experience with core focus on the Consumer vertical. Has also incubated couple of Tech Startups in the Consumer B2C segment. As a banker, closed multiple transactions within the F&B and Retail space. Prior experience with Avendus, Equirus, Systematix and Steer Advisors in the Investment Banking domain.
Education:
MBA from SP Jain, 2008.
An investment banker with more than 8 years of experience with core focus on the Consumer vertical. Has also incubated couple of Tech Startups in the Consumer B2C segment. As a banker, closed multiple transactions within the F&B and Retail space. Prior experience with Avendus, Equirus, Systematix and Steer Advisors in the Investment Banking domain.
Education:
MBA from SP Jain, 2008.
Varun Bhatia
Principal
Work History:
Gaurav brings with him over 5 years of experience in Investment Banking and Financial Services Industry across different verticals. Has worked with early stage & well estabilished firms like, ShopDiaries, Dirk India Pvt. Ltd, Mphasis and American Home Mortgage Servicing.
Education:
Gaurav is an MBA (Finance) from Dr. DY Patil Institute of Management & Research, PGDBF (Finance) and certified investment professional in Capital Market, Money Market & Risk Management by NSE India. A Company Secretary, ICSI, India and a CFA from CFA Institute, USA.
Gaurav brings with him over 5 years of experience in Investment Banking and Financial Services Industry across different verticals. Has worked with early stage & well estabilished firms like, ShopDiaries, Dirk India Pvt. Ltd, Mphasis and American Home Mortgage Servicing.
Education:
Gaurav is an MBA (Finance) from Dr. DY Patil Institute of Management & Research, PGDBF (Finance) and certified investment professional in Capital Market, Money Market & Risk Management by NSE India. A Company Secretary, ICSI, India and a CFA from CFA Institute, USA.
Gaurav Goyal
Principal
Work History:
Has 11 years of investing experience in early stage start-ups with Venture Funds like Nirvana Venture, Hive India and Ideaspring Capital as Senior VPHe has been on the board of multiple venture start-ups like Numocity, Worxogo, Lavelle Networks, Indus Insights He has also spent 5 years in investment banking at Ladderup and Blend before joining the buy side
Education:
He is a management degree holder from SCMLD Pune
Has 11 years of investing experience in early stage start-ups with Venture Funds like Nirvana Venture, Hive India and Ideaspring Capital as Senior VPHe has been on the board of multiple venture start-ups like Numocity, Worxogo, Lavelle Networks, Indus Insights He has also spent 5 years in investment banking at Ladderup and Blend before joining the buy side
Education:
He is a management degree holder from SCMLD Pune
Deepak Agrawal
Principal
Work History:
Holds over 9 years of experience across Consulting, Entrepreneurship, Private Equity and Strategy & Investor Relations. Has worked with companies such as EY, Naspers ( PayU ) & FlexiLoans.
Education:
MBA from Indian School of Business (2018), BBS from Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies, Delhi University (2009).
Holds over 9 years of experience across Consulting, Entrepreneurship, Private Equity and Strategy & Investor Relations. Has worked with companies such as EY, Naspers ( PayU ) & FlexiLoans.
Education:
MBA from Indian School of Business (2018), BBS from Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies, Delhi University (2009).
Rishabh Banthia
Vice President
Work History:
An experienced private equity and venture capital professional with a proven track record in investments, M&A, and corporate strategy. He brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles at MGB Advisors, Aarthi Scans & Labs, Systematix Group, Karvy, Equirus Capital Private Limited, Callidus Capital, CRISIL Ltd., SBI Capital Markets, and Avalon Consulting.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering from Vivekanand Education Society's Institute of Technology and an MBA from Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, University of Mumbai.
An experienced private equity and venture capital professional with a proven track record in investments, M&A, and corporate strategy. He brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles at MGB Advisors, Aarthi Scans & Labs, Systematix Group, Karvy, Equirus Capital Private Limited, Callidus Capital, CRISIL Ltd., SBI Capital Markets, and Avalon Consulting.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering from Vivekanand Education Society's Institute of Technology and an MBA from Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, University of Mumbai.
Abhijeet Dhar
Associate Director
Work History:
Has over 10 years of experience across buy-side and sell-side in Private Equity Portfolio Management, Structured Lending, and Investment BankingHe has worked with Equity Crest and L&T Finance and has an excellent relationship network across corporates, banks, and VC & PE funds
Education:
He is a Post graduate from IIM Ahmedabad (2010) and a graduate from Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology (2006)
Has over 10 years of experience across buy-side and sell-side in Private Equity Portfolio Management, Structured Lending, and Investment BankingHe has worked with Equity Crest and L&T Finance and has an excellent relationship network across corporates, banks, and VC & PE funds
Education:
He is a Post graduate from IIM Ahmedabad (2010) and a graduate from Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology (2006)
Rahul Singhal
Associate Vice President
Work History:
A generalist with past experience at firms like The Smart Cube, Bain & Company, and Classplus, Jayant is also an author (Redemption of a Son) and has built a sizeable following and communities across LinkedIn and WhatsApp using diversified content genres. Education:
B.Tech and MBA graduate from IIITM (Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management), Gwalior
A generalist with past experience at firms like The Smart Cube, Bain & Company, and Classplus, Jayant is also an author (Redemption of a Son) and has built a sizeable following and communities across LinkedIn and WhatsApp using diversified content genres. Education:
B.Tech and MBA graduate from IIITM (Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management), Gwalior
Jayant Mundhra
Founder's Office
Work History:
Tarini has 4+ years of Investment Banking experience having been part of 5 transaction closures in the consumer, healthcare and business services space. She previously worked at Veda Corporate Advisors and Axis Capital.
Education:
She completed her MBA in Finance from S.P. Jain, Mumbai, in 2021, and her BA in Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles, in 2017.
Tarini has 4+ years of Investment Banking experience having been part of 5 transaction closures in the consumer, healthcare and business services space. She previously worked at Veda Corporate Advisors and Axis Capital.
Education:
She completed her MBA in Finance from S.P. Jain, Mumbai, in 2021, and her BA in Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles, in 2017.
Tarini Kumar
Chief of Staff Growth and Strategy
Work History:
Jay is a Chartered Accountant. He brings in 4+ years of experience in M&A/Fundraising.He previously worked at IMAP and Deloitte.
Education:
Chartered Accountant Cleared all 3 levels of CFA B.com from HR college
Jay is a Chartered Accountant. He brings in 4+ years of experience in M&A/Fundraising.He previously worked at IMAP and Deloitte.
Education:
Chartered Accountant Cleared all 3 levels of CFA B.com from HR college
Jay Kotadia
Senior Associate
Work History:
2+ years' experience in the Investment Banking space. Prior to joining Dexter Capital, worked in Lastaki Advisors, MergerDomo, NITI Aayog, and Yes Bank
Education:
Master's degree in management and finance from Melbourne Business School and has attained CFA level 2.
2+ years' experience in the Investment Banking space. Prior to joining Dexter Capital, worked in Lastaki Advisors, MergerDomo, NITI Aayog, and Yes Bank
Education:
Master's degree in management and finance from Melbourne Business School and has attained CFA level 2.
Taran Bedi
Senior Associate
Work History:
He brings with him a wealth of 6+ years of experience in areas such as Digital Transformation, IT M&A, Emerging Technologies, Strategic M&A, and Transaction Advisory and has worked with companies like Quess Corp Limited, IndigoEdge, Merisis Advisors, and Smart Advisors Group. Education: BCom. degree from D.G. Vaishnav College, Chennai
He brings with him a wealth of 6+ years of experience in areas such as Digital Transformation, IT M&A, Emerging Technologies, Strategic M&A, and Transaction Advisory and has worked with companies like Quess Corp Limited, IndigoEdge, Merisis Advisors, and Smart Advisors Group. Education: BCom. degree from D.G. Vaishnav College, Chennai
Bharat Barmecha
Senior Associate
Work History:
3+ years of experience in fundraising, Audit & Insolvency and bankruptcy. Skilled in financial modeling, financial analysis and Valuations.
Education:
Chartered Accountant, IIM-C (Executive program in fintech & financial blockchain)
3+ years of experience in fundraising, Audit & Insolvency and bankruptcy. Skilled in financial modeling, financial analysis and Valuations.
Education:
Chartered Accountant, IIM-C (Executive program in fintech & financial blockchain)
Udit Pareek
Associate
Work History:
She has a professional experience of 9+ years in HR spanning diverse industries such as Logistics & Supply Chain, Building Materials, and Food Tech Startups. She worked at several organizations such as Chefkart Hospitality, Yojak, Delhivery Pvt. Ltd., Aramex India Pvt. Ltd. & RED Express Transport Services Ltd.
Education:
Bachelor of Commerce from Jiwaji University
She has a professional experience of 9+ years in HR spanning diverse industries such as Logistics & Supply Chain, Building Materials, and Food Tech Startups. She worked at several organizations such as Chefkart Hospitality, Yojak, Delhivery Pvt. Ltd., Aramex India Pvt. Ltd. & RED Express Transport Services Ltd.
Education:
Bachelor of Commerce from Jiwaji University
Deepali Kakkar
Senior Manager - HR
Work History:
Worked with Amarchand & Mangaldas, Anand & Anand, AZB & PartnersHas published several research papers bearing ISSN numbers Education:
A B.A. LLB from Christ University
Worked with Amarchand & Mangaldas, Anand & Anand, AZB & PartnersHas published several research papers bearing ISSN numbers Education:
A B.A. LLB from Christ University
Kratika Singhal
Legal Associate
Work History:
A chartered accountant with 2 years of experience in capital raises and M&A for tech startups. Enthusiastic about the Indian startup ecosystem and passionate about helping founders build impactful companies. He previously worked at Masterkey Holdings.
Education:
He is a qualified CA
A chartered accountant with 2 years of experience in capital raises and M&A for tech startups. Enthusiastic about the Indian startup ecosystem and passionate about helping founders build impactful companies. He previously worked at Masterkey Holdings.
Education:
He is a qualified CA
Nithin Hegde
Senior Analyst
Work History:
Jayanth has a passion for business and entrepreneurship and brings two years of experience as a trainer and leader in the ITES industry. He has completed his internship with IndigoEdge. He also had a brief stint in the entrepreneurial world as a co-founder of a food technology venture.
Education:
Jayanth is a Finance graduate from IIM Lucknow, and he received his undergraduate degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Alliance University in Bangalore.
Jayanth has a passion for business and entrepreneurship and brings two years of experience as a trainer and leader in the ITES industry. He has completed his internship with IndigoEdge. He also had a brief stint in the entrepreneurial world as a co-founder of a food technology venture.
Education:
Jayanth is a Finance graduate from IIM Lucknow, and he received his undergraduate degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Alliance University in Bangalore.
Jayanth Babu C
Senior Analyst
Work History:
Panika brings with her over 4 years of experience in the private equity markets space, majorly working in the investment banking & private equity divisions. She previously worked at Ashika Group, Acuity Knowledge Partners, and TresVista Analytics.
Education:
She completed her BCom (Hons) from the University of Delhi and has cleared all levels of CFA.
Panika brings with her over 4 years of experience in the private equity markets space, majorly working in the investment banking & private equity divisions. She previously worked at Ashika Group, Acuity Knowledge Partners, and TresVista Analytics.
Education:
She completed her BCom (Hons) from the University of Delhi and has cleared all levels of CFA.
Panika Jain
Senior Analyst
Work History:
Nidhi has 3+ years experience in Auditing & Taxation
Education:
A B.Com. graduate and a Chartered Accountant.
Nidhi has 3+ years experience in Auditing & Taxation
Education:
A B.Com. graduate and a Chartered Accountant.
Nidhi Mahesh
Analyst
Work History:
With a strong foundation in full-stack web application development, He has gained valuable experience working in a multiple service-based IT companies before joining Dexter Capital. Throughout his educational journey and professional career, he has contributed to diverse web development projects across multiple domains. His skill set spans front-end, back-end, and full-stack development, complemented by excellent problem-solving abilities.
Education:
B.Sc. (Hons) in Electronics from Central University (C.G.) and an MCA from St. Xavier's College (Ranchi, JH).
With a strong foundation in full-stack web application development, He has gained valuable experience working in a multiple service-based IT companies before joining Dexter Capital. Throughout his educational journey and professional career, he has contributed to diverse web development projects across multiple domains. His skill set spans front-end, back-end, and full-stack development, complemented by excellent problem-solving abilities.
Education:
B.Sc. (Hons) in Electronics from Central University (C.G.) and an MCA from St. Xavier's College (Ranchi, JH).
Saurabh Verma
Full Stack Developer
Work History:
She brings with her over 2 years of experience in administrative and human resources roles, having previously worked with Mystery Monks and Classplus. At Mystery Monks, she managed end-to-end HR operations, including recruitment, employee engagement, and office management. Her role at Classplus involved similar responsibilities, where she further honed her skills in managing HR administrative tasks and providing executive support.
Education:
Stuti holds a Diploma in International Trade Market and a BBA in HRM from Amity University.
She brings with her over 2 years of experience in administrative and human resources roles, having previously worked with Mystery Monks and Classplus. At Mystery Monks, she managed end-to-end HR operations, including recruitment, employee engagement, and office management. Her role at Classplus involved similar responsibilities, where she further honed her skills in managing HR administrative tasks and providing executive support.
Education:
Stuti holds a Diploma in International Trade Market and a BBA in HRM from Amity University.
Stuti Agarwal
HR Admin cum Executive Assistant
Work History:
Cumulative ~2 years of experience across the field of financial services, wealthtech and content creation.
Education:
Cleared all levels of the CFA Program. Holds a B.Sc in Finance from NMIMS, Mumbai
Cumulative ~2 years of experience across the field of financial services, wealthtech and content creation.
Education:
Cleared all levels of the CFA Program. Holds a B.Sc in Finance from NMIMS, Mumbai
Aryan Mulchandani
Anlayst
Work History:
She comes with a background in Tech Investment Banking and has worked with a Singapore based Tech Investment Bank, Capital Connect Advisors, before joining Dexter Capital. Through her graduation years, she has interned with organizations like Invest India, OYO Hotels & Homes, and Stalwart Investment Advisors. She brings with her a varied set of skills which includes financial analysis, market research and problem solving.
Education:
B.COM. (Hons.) degree from University of Delhi.
She comes with a background in Tech Investment Banking and has worked with a Singapore based Tech Investment Bank, Capital Connect Advisors, before joining Dexter Capital. Through her graduation years, she has interned with organizations like Invest India, OYO Hotels & Homes, and Stalwart Investment Advisors. She brings with her a varied set of skills which includes financial analysis, market research and problem solving.
Education:
B.COM. (Hons.) degree from University of Delhi.
Anjali Sachdeva
Junior Fellow
Work History:
She comes with 1+ year of experience in private equity at Tresvista Financial Services and has assisted private equity clients across the deal value chain in various sectors like Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals etc.
Education:
B.M.S degree from University of Delhi.
She comes with 1+ year of experience in private equity at Tresvista Financial Services and has assisted private equity clients across the deal value chain in various sectors like Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals etc.
Education:
B.M.S degree from University of Delhi.
Pranjal Jain
Management Trainee
Work History:
Aditi is a fresher Education: Bachelor of Commerce (B Com, Cost) from Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce.
Aditi is a fresher Education: Bachelor of Commerce (B Com, Cost) from Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce.
Aditi Agarwal
Management Trainee
Work History:
She has worked with companies like Kayess Square Consulting Pvt Ltd. and EY Global Delivery Services.
Education:
BCom. degree from MOP Vaishnav College and is a ACCA qualified.
She has worked with companies like Kayess Square Consulting Pvt Ltd. and EY Global Delivery Services.
Education:
BCom. degree from MOP Vaishnav College and is a ACCA qualified.
Varshaa Prakash
Junior Fellow
Work History:
Sagar is a fresher. Education: B.Com graduate from Bangalore City University and is a CFA Level 2 qualified.
Sagar is a fresher. Education: B.Com graduate from Bangalore City University and is a CFA Level 2 qualified.
Sagar H R
Management Trainee
Work History:
He brings over one year of front-end Investment Banking experience, having previously worked with Equity 360, a Noida-based Investment Bank. At Equity 360, Utkarsh covered sectors like B2B SaaS and CleanTech, where he gained valuable insights into these industries. Additionally, he has interned as an Equity Research Analyst at Equivaluesearch, further enhancing his expertise in financial analysis and research.
Education:
M.A. in Economics from Indira Gandhi National Open University, Delhi, and a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Chemistry from Ramjas College, University of Delhi. He has also successfully cleared CFA Level 1 and Level 2.
He brings over one year of front-end Investment Banking experience, having previously worked with Equity 360, a Noida-based Investment Bank. At Equity 360, Utkarsh covered sectors like B2B SaaS and CleanTech, where he gained valuable insights into these industries. Additionally, he has interned as an Equity Research Analyst at Equivaluesearch, further enhancing his expertise in financial analysis and research.
Education:
M.A. in Economics from Indira Gandhi National Open University, Delhi, and a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Chemistry from Ramjas College, University of Delhi. He has also successfully cleared CFA Level 1 and Level 2.