Investments & Capital Structuring Advisory · India Est. 2024

Great founders aren't only in the metros.

— Your gateway to India's Tier 2 & Tier 3 growth-stage opportunity.

Prakrithi Ventures is a boutique investment bank built on a simple conviction: ambition is everywhere, but capital is not. We bring deep expertise in clean tech, sustainability & circularity and in agri/food and medical devices — while remaining sector-agnostic by design, connecting founders from Tier 2 & Tier 3 with equity, debt and strategic capital from Indian and global investors.

By the Numbers

A practice built on conviction and consequence.

Our partners bring together decades of experience across corporate finance, venture investing, M&A execution and impact incubation — focused on a single mission: getting capital to founders the market overlooks.

75+
Years of combined leadership
Across investment banking, corporate finance, M&A advisory and venture incubation.
₹7,500 Cr
Capital raises supported
Cumulative debt, equity and structured capital fundraises led by our partners.
300+
Investor relationships
Conversations across Angel, VC, PE, family offices, DFIs, foundations and public markets.
Tier 2 & 3
Where we focus
Capital for founders building beyond the metros — across every sector.
01 — How we help

What we do.

We meet founders where they are and follow the capital wherever it is best sourced — private or institutional. Four things we do, on every mandate.

i.
Capital Raising
Equity, debt, structured and blended capital for growth-stage businesses — from Series A to pre-IPO.
ii.
M&A Advisory
Disciplined sell-side and buy-side transactions, consolidation and strategic partnerships.
iii.
Strategic Advisory
Growth strategy, restructuring and value unlocking for founders and boards.
iv.
Investor Access
Active relationships across Indian and global capital — introduced only when conviction is mutual.
Begin a conversation

The best founders aren't only in the metros.

Whether you are raising your next round, evaluating a strategic transaction, or preparing your business for institutional capital — let's talk.

Practice · 02

What we do.

A boutique mandate, executed with the rigour and discretion of a global firm. Five integrated practices, designed for founders who refuse to choose between conviction and capital.

i.

Capital Raising

Equity · Debt · Structured

We architect and execute capital raises for growth-stage businesses — from equity rounds and pre-IPO bridges to structured debt, quasi-equity and blended finance. Our role is part strategist, part storyteller, part negotiator.

01

Equity Fundraising

Series A through pre-IPO rounds with Indian and global investors.

02

Structured Credit

Debentures, mezzanine debt and quasi-equity instruments.

03

Blended Capital

Concessional and commercial capital combined, from DFIs and funds.

04

Bridge & Growth Financing

Working capital and interim funding ahead of larger rounds.

ii.

M&A Advisory

Sell-side · Buy-side

Whether positioning a business for a strategic exit, identifying transformative acquisitions, or navigating consolidation, we run disciplined transaction processes with the precision and confidentiality the moment demands.

01

Sell-Side Mandates

Process design, buyer cultivation and negotiation to maximise enterprise value.

02

Buy-Side Advisory

Targeted sourcing, valuation and execution of acquisitions and roll-ups.

03

Strategic Consolidation

Industry roll-up strategies and platform-building transactions.

04

Joint Ventures & Alliances

Cross-border partnerships and strategic JV structuring.

iii.

Strategic Advisory

Growth · Value Unlocking

Beyond transactions, we serve as a thinking partner to founders and boards — helping shape long-term capital strategy, restructure for the next chapter, and unlock latent enterprise value before the market recognises it.

01

Growth Strategy

Strategic planning, market entry and corporate transformation roadmaps.

02

Business Restructuring

Balance-sheet repair, capital recycling and operational realignment.

03

Value Unlocking

Demerger, holding-company strategies and pre-event positioning.

04

Board & Founder Counsel

Trusted advisory through inflection moments and ownership transitions.

iv.

Investor Readiness

Diligence · Governance

Institutional capital rewards preparation. We help businesses build the financial architecture, governance discipline and diligence readiness that investors expect — turning a founder's story into an investable proposition.

01

Diligence Preparation

Pre-emptive data room, financial models and management Q&A.

02

Governance Readiness

Board composition, audit readiness and investor-grade controls.

03

Valuation & Structuring

Defensible valuation, term-sheet strategy and deal structuring.

04

ESG & Sustainability

Materiality, disclosure and sustainability architecture where it matters.

  • Materiality assessment, ESG baseline & a targeted strategy roadmap
  • Carbon measurement, reduction targets & net-zero transition planning
  • Ratings & disclosure support — CDP, EcoVadis, HIGG Index
  • Environmental Management Systems & impact assessments
v.

Investor Access

India · Global · Strategic

Our network is our craft. We cultivate active relationships with the right counterparties — domestic family offices, global LPs, strategic corporates, foundations and development finance institutions — and introduce them only when conviction is mutual.

01

Indian Capital Markets

VC, PE, family offices, NBFCs, AIFs and HNI networks.

02

Global Institutional

Cross-border LPs, sovereign wealth and mandate-driven funds.

03

DFIs & Development Finance

Development finance institutions and concessional co-investment capital.

04

Strategic Corporates

Industry buyers, JV partners and strategic minority investors.

A conversation, not a pitch

Every mandate begins with a question — never a deck.

We meet founders where they are. Sometimes that's a fundraise; often, it's a sharper conversation about what comes next.

Focus · 03

Where we work.

We are defined by the founders we back and the geographies they build in — not by a single sector. Our focus is capital for ambitious businesses from Tier 2 & Tier 3, wherever value is being created.

Our approach

Deep expertise, open mandate.

Our deepest expertise sits in Clean Tech, Sustainability, Circularity & Waste Management, Agri/Food, and Healthcare & Medical Devices — sectors where our partners have built real operating and investing track records, and where we bring pattern-recognition that goes beyond a generalist's diligence.

But we remain sector-agnostic by design: opportunity does not respect sector boundaries, and outstanding founders from Tier 2 & Tier 3 deserve the same access to capital as anyone in the metros, whatever the industry. We take conviction to any business — consumer, industrial, technology or otherwise — where our network and judgement can compound.

i.
Core expertise

Clean Tech, Sustainability & Circularity

Renewables, energy transition, circular economy, waste management and climate-aligned manufacturing.

ii.
Core expertise

Agri/Food

Agri processing, food brands and post-harvest infrastructure.

iii.
Core expertise

Healthcare & Medical Devices

Providers, diagnostics and health-focused consumer businesses, alongside medical devices and health-tech manufacturing.

iv.

Consumer, Retail & D2C

Emerging brands, retail platforms and consumer businesses building durable franchises.

v.

Manufacturing & Industrials

Specialty manufacturing, engineering, materials and supply-chain-led businesses.

vi.

Technology & Services

SaaS, tech-enabled services, fintech and platforms scaling with capital efficiency.

Why founders choose us

Conviction that's deep, not narrow.

01

Operator-Investor Lens

Our partners have built, scaled, and capitalised businesses themselves. We advise from the seat of someone who has sat in the chair you're sitting in.

02

Access, Everywhere

Location should never limit ambition. We bring metro-grade capital access to founders wherever they are building.

03

Counsel Before Commerce

The right answer is sometimes "not yet." We earn the right to lead transactions by being honest about timing, valuation and fit.

Team · 04

The partners.

A small, senior team. Each mandate is led by a founding partner — never delegated. Together, the partnership brings decades of experience across investment banking, corporate finance, M&A, venture investing and impact incubation, supported by senior advisors.

Nachiket
Nachiket
Nachiket
Founding Partner

Impact ecosystem leader bridging venture incubation, social enterprises, fintech strategy, and early-stage company building. Former AVP at NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore, where he scaled the Impact Orbit incubator to 200+ ventures.

Raised approximately ₹20 crore in catalytic and concessional capital from corporate and family-office programs, and deployed ₹15 crore in grants — enabling roughly ₹50 crore of follow-on funding for portfolio startups.

Founder of Vendo, a curated pop-up retail platform enabling early-stage consumer brands. Former COO at Sustaintech India, where he led market expansion and scaled revenues. Has advised fintech startups on partnerships, pilots and fundraising. Holds an MS in Industrial Management from Clemson University and a BE in Electrical Engineering from Anna University.

Impact Capital Venture Incubation Catalytic Capital Fintech Strategy Consumer Brands Founder Advisory
Abisheik
Abisheik
Abisheik
Founding Partner

Chartered Accountant, Registered Valuer (IBBI), and qualified AIF fund management professional (NISM). A certified arbitrator and mediator by ICAI, with deep expertise in valuation, dispute resolution, and transaction structuring.

Founder partner of a professional consulting firm serving 200+ clients with a 30-member team. Has served as board member at global technology companies with greater than $1 billion in revenue, and acted as Virtual CFO for 15+ startups, leading multiple funding rounds and financial structuring exercises.

Brings deep experience working with VC and PE funds on financial due diligence and term-sheet structuring, with strong capabilities in valuation, governance, transaction execution, and investor negotiations. Currently advises a family office managing a portfolio of more than ₹300 crore.

Valuation (IBBI) Financial Diligence AIF Structuring Virtual CFO Family Office Advisory Governance
Navaneetha
Navaneetha
Navaneetha
Founding Partner

IIM Bangalore alumnus with 21+ years of experience across corporate strategy, M&A, fundraising, and venture incubation — with deep operating exposure across medical devices, BFSI, logistics, consumer products, and technology-led businesses.

Has led growth advisory mandates, PE fundraises, M&A transactions, and startup investments over the last 16+ years, with more than 300 investor conversations across Angel, VC, PE, and public-market participants.

Has taken 28 personal investment decisions — including exposure to unicorn outcomes, 1.5×–2× exits, and write-offs — bringing a balanced risk-return perspective to every mandate. Played a key role in a Pre-IPO fundraise for one of India's largest payment instrument companies. A certified meditation trainer and business coach, with a deep focus on long-term value creation and leadership balance.

M&A Strategy PE Fundraising Venture Incubation Pre-IPO Capital Board Counsel
Advisors

Senior counsel to the partnership.

Beyond the founding partners, we draw on a small circle of senior advisors whose experience deepens our judgement on capital structuring, risk and execution.

Saravanan
Saravanan
Advisor

ICSI member with 20+ years of experience in Corporate Finance, Treasury, and Strategic Finance. Has managed cumulative fund raises of approximately ₹7,500 crore, working closely with NBFCs, banks, and corporate treasuries across complex capital structures.

Brings extensive expertise in debt structuring, equity fundraises, asset-liability management, and M&A execution. Currently oversees fundraising and investment deployment for an agriculture value-chain focused NBFC — combining institutional discipline with on-ground sector understanding.

Strong command over capital structuring, regulatory compliance, and lender negotiations. Brings entrepreneurial experience through launching and scaling a Corporate Wellness venture, later transitioning to professional management. Advises the partnership on financial discipline, risk management and execution rigour.

Corporate Finance Debt Structuring Treasury & ALM NBFC Capital Compliance
The Partnership

A senior team, always in the room.

01

Partner-Led

Every mandate is led personally by a founding partner. There are no juniors fronting a senior brand here — only senior judgement, end-to-end.

02

Cross-Disciplinary

Investment banking, corporate finance, valuation, governance, impact — our practices interlock. Founders get the full benefit of the partnership, on every transaction.

03

Independent

We are advisors, not principals. Our incentives align with the outcomes our clients want — not with our balance sheet.

Contact · 05

Begin a conversation.

Whether you are raising your next round, evaluating a transaction, or simply want to think out loud about your next chapter — write to us. We respond personally to every credible enquiry within 48 hours.

The Partners

nachiket@prakrithi.ventures

Nachiket — Impact capital, venture incubation

abisheik@prakrithi.ventures

Abisheik — Valuation, AIF structuring, family office advisory

navaneetha@prakrithi.ventures

Navaneetha — M&A, PE fundraising, venture incubation

Office

3A, Haven Radhakrishna Enclave,
Ramanathapuram, Coimbatore — 641045
Tamil Nadu, India

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