Chandrashekar Kupperi

Shekar is an experienced professional with nearly two decades of diverse sector expertise in FMCG, Life Insurance, Audit & Assurance, and Oil & Gas industries. Previously, he served as th Group Finance Director at Lornamead Group, a UK-based multinational FMCG company th owns popular personal care brands. Shekar also held finance and audit positions at promine organizations like ExxonMobil and KPMG in India. With a strong focus on FMCG mergers and acquisitions (M&A), Shekar has led or been involved over 11 acquisitions and 4 divestments across North America, Europe, and India. His expertise M&A motivated him to establish ANOVA Corporate Services Pvt. Ltd., an advisory firm offerin M&A advisory, fundraising, business valuation, financial modeling, pitch deck preparation, an strategic CFO services. ANOVA operates across various sectors and has completed notab transactions, including the divestment of Novascotia Boutique Homes to OYO Rooms, t divestment of Helicord Transmissions to Megadyne Group, fundraising for Bellatrix Aerospace, and due diligence for endorsements by Shri. M.S.Dhoni (MSD) in Shaka Harry and Rigi. Beyond his corporate endeavors, Shekar is an active angel investor with investments in over 30 startups. He serves as a non-executive director in mid-sized companies in India and abroad. Additionally, he has invested in early-stage VC funds and institutional angel investment platforms. Recently, Shekar launched the Peaceful Progress Fund, a SEBI registered angel VC fund that has already invested in 11 startups and continues to seek further investment opportunities. Shekar holds qualifications as a Chartered Accountant, Cost Accountant, and Company Secretary. He has achieved remarkable accolades throughout his career, including awards for excellence in cost management and recognition for his contribution during the divestment of Lornamead Group to Li Fung. Shekar is a member of prestigious professional institutions and has pursued an MBA and Senior Management Certification program to augment his skills.

Rajesh Devaraj

Experienced Partner with a demonstrated history of working in the textil particularly been keen on finding simple solutions to seemingly complex prob sell format catering to the Healthcare vertical with customised fabrics whic 2015 has found traction after 5 long years is looking very exciting. To think t scratched the surface of this untapped market is truly exciting !