More about Suman Sengupta
Chartered Accountant and Economics graduate with 25 years of finance, strategic planning and treasury experience in the industrial, telecoms and IT industries.
Currently with:
• Cogniphy Angel Fund (CAF) as a Senior Advisor, working with the teams to refine processes, strengthen compliance and elevate CAF's presence in the Indian ecosystem.
• Alcor Investment Bank as a Senior Advisor, working on investment banking mandates in the USD 3-5 M range, focussing on execution.
Previously worked with Lead Angels Investment Network as Finance Partner and Head – Professional Services. My task was to evaluate and structure investments in startups and help startups with financial decision making, and prepare them for growth through funding. I have setup and operationalised a Rs.300 Crs. SEBI registered Category 1 Alternate Investment Fund (AIF) Angel Fund;
Currently with:
• Cogniphy Angel Fund (CAF) as a Senior Advisor, working with the teams to refine processes, strengthen compliance and elevate CAF's presence in the Indian ecosystem.
• Alcor Investment Bank as a Senior Advisor, working on investment banking mandates in the USD 3-5 M range, focussing on execution.
Previously worked with Lead Angels Investment Network as Finance Partner and Head – Professional Services. My task was to evaluate and structure investments in startups and help startups with financial decision making, and prepare them for growth through funding. I have setup and operationalised a Rs.300 Crs. SEBI registered Category 1 Alternate Investment Fund (AIF) Angel Fund;
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