Oister Global

With a career spanning over 25 years, Rohit Bhayana is a highly regarded entrepreneur, private markets expert, and startup mentor with a remarkable track record. As the Co-Founder of Oister Global, Rohit plays a crucial role in advancing Oister's mission to bolster Indian Alternatives by investing in top-tier VC/PE funds that serve as undeniable catalysts for India's economic growth. Furthermore, he is the co-founder of Lumis Partners, an operating investment firm committed to building strong ecosystems and unlocking value in fragmented value chains. Leveraging his extensive industry experience and deep knowledge of private markets, Rohit provides continuous support to multiple startups, enabling them to achieve sustainable growth and success. Prior to co-founding Lumis Partners, Rohit held various leadership roles at General Electric (GE) for eight years. During his tenure, he served as the CEO of GE Software Solutions and Sr. Director of Global Outsourcing, playing a pivotal role in driving growth, operational excellence, and innovation within the organization, contributing significantly to GE's success. Rohit is widely recognized as a thought leader and mentor within the startup ecosystem. Rohit's expertise extends to mentoring and advising numerous startups, guiding them through the intricate world of private markets and helping them realize their full potential. Rohit obtained his bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Delhi Institute of Technology and successfully finished his Master's program at the London School of Economics.

Sandeep Sinha, a seasoned entrepreneur and investor with over 25 years of hands-on operational experience, possesses a deep understanding of private markets. His extensive expertise in venture capital and venture debt has been instrumental in founding Oister Global, a company with a mission to power India's Alternatives, by investing in top-tier PE/VC funds that fuel India's growth. As the co-founder and managing partner of Lumis Partners, Sandeep has been at the forefront of developing innovative debt-based solutions, empowering entrepreneurs to scale their businesses with alternative sources of capital. Sandeep's broad experience in the private market landscape is evidenced by his close involvement with numerous promising startups over the past decade. He also serves on the investment committee of Stride Ventures, a venture debt fund supported by Lumis. Sandeep's commitment to the industry extends to his participation in the National Skills Committee and his role as Co-Chair of TiE Education SIG, a platform focused on addressing opportunities, challenges, and solutions within the education sector. Before his tenure at Lumis, Sandeep held the position of Senior Director at 3Com Technologies and took part in General Electric's global technology leadership program. Sandeep earned his undergraduate degree in Computer Science from the Delhi Institute of Technology and completed his Master's degree at the London School of Economics.