Unlocking High-Value Investment Opportunities
The firm is a SEBI-registered Category - II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) dedicated to unlocking high-value investment opportunities in some of the most promising areas of financial growth: pre-IPO investments, anchor allocations, private equity, and unlisted companies. The Fund is managed by ArthaShakti Capital Advisors LLP, a team of seasoned professionals with deep expertise in finance, law, and private equity. The firm's approach combines structured strategies with deep market insights to help investors achieve risk-managed growth and value creation.
Ravi Mansaka
Founder & CIO
CA, CS
All-India Rank holder in CA (AIR 27 & 43) and CS (AIR 2 & 15) with 19+ years of experience across investment management and professional practice. Founded and ran a successful CA practice, advising listed and unlisted companies on audits, taxation, and corporate compliance. Expertise in pre-IPO funding, private equity, anchor investments, and deal structuring, with a strong focus on high-return opportunities. Deep understanding of financials, business models, and market dynamics, enabling strategic investments in unlisted and emerging businesses. Strong network across public enterprises, banks, and corporates, driving access to quality deals and consistent investor returns.
Neha Arora
Co-Founder
Chartered Accountant
Neha Arora is a qualified Chartered Accountant and a distinguished finance professional with over 19 years of expertise spanning corporate advisory, debt syndication, credit appraisal, and treasury management. While she was part of PNB Investment Services Limited, she has successfully facilitated high-value projects, including solar power plants, data centres, and manufacturing units, while excelling in structuring and negotiating financial solutions across diverse industries like renewable energy, infrastructure, and NBFCs. Her previous tenure at Wockhardt Limited showcased her proficiency in treasury operations, fundraising through NCDs, and liaising with global lending institutions for financing overseas subsidiaries. Her experience at Punjab National Bank involved appraising complex loan proposals, managing a portfolio exceeding INR 3,500 crore, and supervising credit appraisals for large and mid-corporate accounts.
Sushil Kumar Agrawal
Co-Founder
Chartered Accountant
S.K. Agrawal is a Chartered Accountant with 30+ years of experience in finance, audit, and business advisory. He is the Founder of S.K. Dani & Associates, offering services in loan syndication, IPO consultancy, taxation, and fintech advisory. At SAIL, he led key initiatives in internal audit, cost control, forensic reviews, and financial system reforms. His career includes auditing stock ledgers worth INR 1000+ Cr and strategic reporting to company boards. He specializes in financial structuring, compliance, and helping businesses secure and manage growth capital.
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Prashanth Sowmithry Brundavanam
AdvisorAdvisor - Investments
Prashanth is a seasoned management professional with over 20 years of experience in business consulting, investment banking, and corporate advisory. His vast expertise includes identifying growth across a range of industries, both nationally and internationally. Currently serving as Advisor - Investments for the Government of Maharashtra's Alternate Investment Fund, Prashanth represents PNB Investment Services Limited where he holds the position of Vice President - Investment Banking. His primary focus lies in origination and execution of investment banking mandates, including debt and equity syndication, structured finance, and M&A transactions. Prashanth has executed high-value deals, securing mandates worth INR 30,000 Crore in the last three years. His key accomplishments include debt syndication of INR 9700 Cr for Ministry of Railways and Govt of Maharashtra, structured finance and equity investments for projects in FMCG, Data Centers, Renewable Energy, Infrastructure, and Real Estate, and promoter financing and strategic fund raising for large consumers.
Mahesh P. Peswani
AdvisorStrategic Board Advisor
Master's in Financial Management, Postgraduate Diploma in Securities Law
Mahesh P. Peswani is a seasoned corporate finance professional with over 28 years of experience in equity and debt markets. He has successfully led major transactions including the Rs 653 Cr Dilip Buildcon IPO and Rs 3,000 Cr PNB Housing Finance IPO. At PNB Investment Services Ltd., he managed end-to-end deal processes and built strong relationships with PE funds, FIIs, and banks. His core strengths include IPOs, QIPs, debt placements, stake sales, and strategic funding solutions. He has held leadership roles at Reliance Securities, Saffron Capital Advisors, UTI Securities, and Fortis Securities. Mahesh holds a Master's in Financial Management and a Postgraduate Diploma in Securities Law.
Dhiren Kulkarni
AdvisorStrategic Board Advisor
Dhiren Kulkarni is a seasoned investment professional with 18+ years of experience in M&A, venture capital, and strategic initiatives. He has closed 10+ domestic and cross-border deals worth over USD 200 million, delivering strong investor returns. At Singularity Growth Fund, he led investments in D2C and mobility sectors and supported portfolio operations. His work at Future Group included landmark deals like 7-Eleven and Heritage Foods, showcasing his M&A expertise. Dhiren's experience spans retail, fintech, automotive, and personal care with strengths in origination, valuation, and execution. He has also held key roles at IDBI Capital, Singhi Advisors, and Genpact.
Kalpesh Agarrwal
AdvisorStrategic Board Advisor
Kalpesh Agarrwal is an investor, industry strategist, and entrepreneur with extensive experience across renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, and emerging sectors. An alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad, he was a Gujarat State rank holder and scholarship recipient. He specializes in structuring investments, advising on growth strategies, and evaluating opportunities across the investment lifecycle, from conceptualization to execution. As a Co-founder of the National Crowdfunding Association of India and a Founder/Board Member of the World Crowdfund Federation, he has played a key role in advancing the global alternative investment ecosystem. He has advised promoters, family offices, and entrepreneurs on investment strategy and capital structuring, while representing India at international forums. His insights on investments and business strategy have been featured in prominent publications including The Times of India, Hindustan Times, The Telegraph, and Mumbai Mirror. At ArthaShakti Capital, Kalpesh provides strategic guidance on investment opportunities, capital allocation, and portfolio value creation, helping businesses achieve sustainable long-term growth.
Gitesh Kulkarni
AdvisorGrowth Partner
MBA in Finance
Gitesh is a seasoned Finance professional with over 18 years of experience across different facets of Finance such as Start-up fundraising, Corporate Finance, Credit Analysis, Regulatory Compliance, Alternative Investments, and Crowd-funding, and he holds an MBA in Finance. Founder Partner at ProGrowth Ventures, having facilitated 15+ transactions across D2C, Enterprise SaaS, Fintech, AgriTech, PropTech, SportsTech and EdTech. Former banker with HDFC Bank and Citibank, managing global Telecom, Media & Technology portfolios for the North American, the European region and stressed assets across Asia. Worked on high-level regulatory frameworks including ICAAP for India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh and involved in marquee cross-border M&A transactions such as Microsoft-Nokia and Orange-T-Mobile (UK) to form EE under the BT Group. Ecosystem Partner with DST NIDHI Fund (Ministry of Science & Technology) at CIBA, Navi Mumbai.
Pankaj Jain
AdvisorGrowth Partner
MBA (Gold Medallist), IIFT
Pankaj is a Business enabler with 17+ years of experience in investment banking, wealth management, and global structuring. Co-Partner at ProGrowth Ventures, has facilitated 15+ transactions across Consumer D2C, Enterprise SaaS, Fintech, Agritech, Co-working, Sportstech, Sustainability, Performing Art-tech, EdTech to name a few. Advisory expertise spans across individuals, family offices, entrepreneurs, and corporates, both in India and internationally. Has facilitated investments upwards of $600 mil till date. Ecosystem Partner with DST NIDHI Fund (Ministry of Science & Technology) at CIBA, Navi Mumbai. Former Country Head - Jersey Finance (UK Govt. initiative); India Director - Dominion Fiduciary; Deputy Director - CII (WR).
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