More about Kalpana Sindhu
Venture Capital Partner | Mentor and Advisor | Ex-DBS, Deutsche Bank, Citibank, Infosys, CRISIL | IIM Ahmedabad
A Venture Capital Partner and Startup Advisor with ~30 years of experience across Venture Investing, Strategy, Financial Services and Enterprise Technology.
I currently work with early-stage companies and founders across different industries (with specific focus on Deep tech) supporting them on Market Readiness, Go-to-Market Strategy, Risk Management, Governance and Fund Raising.
Prior to venture capital investing, I held senior leadership roles at DBS Bank, Deutsche Bank, Citibank, Infosys, and CRISIL, where I led teams, built multi-geography franchises, and structured solutions across Financing (Public as well as Private Markets), Cash Management, Trade Finance, Treasury & Risk Management and Digital Platforms.
My experience allows me to evaluate startups through both an investment lens and an execution lens—with strong emphasis on business fundamentals, governance, customer adoption, and long-term value creation.
With an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad, a foundation in Computer Engineering degree, and an executive training in Private Equity and Capital Markets. I focus on supporting founders who are building durable and innovative technology-led businesses.
Always open to thoughtful conversations with founders, investors, and ecosystem partners.
Key Specialties:
• Early-Stage Venture Investing
• Enterprise & Deep-Tech Solutions
• Go-to-Market Strategy
• Risk, Governance & Regulatory Strategy
• Financial Modelling & Business Fundamentals
• Founder Advisory & Mentorship
• Board & Stakeholder Engagement
A Venture Capital Partner and Startup Advisor with ~30 years of experience across Venture Investing, Strategy, Financial Services and Enterprise Technology.
I currently work with early-stage companies and founders across different industries (with specific focus on Deep tech) supporting them on Market Readiness, Go-to-Market Strategy, Risk Management, Governance and Fund Raising.
Prior to venture capital investing, I held senior leadership roles at DBS Bank, Deutsche Bank, Citibank, Infosys, and CRISIL, where I led teams, built multi-geography franchises, and structured solutions across Financing (Public as well as Private Markets), Cash Management, Trade Finance, Treasury & Risk Management and Digital Platforms.
My experience allows me to evaluate startups through both an investment lens and an execution lens—with strong emphasis on business fundamentals, governance, customer adoption, and long-term value creation.
With an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad, a foundation in Computer Engineering degree, and an executive training in Private Equity and Capital Markets. I focus on supporting founders who are building durable and innovative technology-led businesses.
Always open to thoughtful conversations with founders, investors, and ecosystem partners.
Key Specialties:
• Early-Stage Venture Investing
• Enterprise & Deep-Tech Solutions
• Go-to-Market Strategy
• Risk, Governance & Regulatory Strategy
• Financial Modelling & Business Fundamentals
• Founder Advisory & Mentorship
• Board & Stakeholder Engagement
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