Meet Our Leaders
A quick look at the people leading our mission.
Partners
Aanchal Mahani
Strategic Partner - Investment Banking and M&A
Aanchal Mahani is a seasoned investment banker with over a decade of experience in mid- and late-stage fundraising and acquisitions across sectors. She has worked with Ernst & Young, Macquarie Group, and led growth at top investment banks, with extensive experience in domestic and cross-border deals. She holds an MBA, CA, and is a Hindu College graduate.
Pooja Malhotra
Growth Partner - Investment Banking and M&A
Pooja Malhotra, Partner at FundTQ, brings leadership experience from global tech firms like SoftwareONE and Orange Business Services. She focuses on Healthcare, Business Services, and Technology transactions, leading funding for major AIF funds in India. She holds a Master’s in Computer Engineering from IIT Delhi.
Kapil Mahani
Tax Structuring for Large Corporates
Kapil oversees the M&A deals in areas of taxation and structuring. He has more than a decade of experience and has held key senior roles at Ernst & Young and other large conglomerates. He is an author of several books on taxation support and innovative solutions. He has worked with large conglomerates such as Reliance, Grohe, Lixil, Nivea, Mahindra, Nokia, Huawei, etc.
Devan Gupta
Business Structuring and Corporate Advisory
Devan is a serial entrepreneur who helps India’s leading VC-backed founders streamline their fundraising and achieve key growth milestones. He specializes in business structuring and due diligence, ensuring strong financial and operational frameworks. With over a decade of experience, he has held key roles at PwC and KPMG.
Rising Leaders
Vanshika Goel
With a Master’s in International Business (Finance) and deep expertise in deal strategy, Vanshika leads Consumer and Retail sector transactions from funding to acquisitions. She has successfully driven investments for leading brands across consumer, healthcare, and retail, ensuring optimal value creation.
Gautam Garg
With deep experience in M&A, growth capital, and strategic advisory, Gautam Garg partners with investors and founders to drive value creation and transformative growth. His leadership combines financial expertise with a strong strategic vision across multiple sectors.
Rohit Tiwari
Rohit is part of the Investment Banking team, focusing on Consumer and Retail. With over two years of experience across sectors like Healthcare, Consumer, and Manufacturing, he has strong exposure to transaction structuring, financial analysis, and valuation. He currently supports end-to-end deal execution and investor engagement.
Shubham Saini
Shubham Saini is an experienced investment banker with expertise in Healthcare, Consumer & Retail, and Industrials. A former KPMG professional, he has advised leading companies and investors on M&A, private placements, and strategic fundraises, combining strong sector insight with financial expertise.
Yuvraj Singh
Yuvraj is part of FundTQ’s Deal Sourcing team, partnering with technology-driven companies in AI, DeepTech, AeroTech, and HealthTech. He is passionate about bridging innovation with capital, helping visionary founders scale transformative ideas into lasting success.
Aprajita Gupta
Aprajita Gupta is an Investment Banking Associate at FundTQ, specializing in fundraising, M&A, and strategic advisory across consumer, tech, and healthcare sectors. She focuses on connecting high-growth companies with investors and driving strategic expansion opportunities.
Prarthana Khanna
Prarthana Khanna is an experienced investment banking professional specializing in the consumer sector, with deep expertise in Beauty & Personal Care and apparel. She has advised leading brands on M&A and capital-raising initiatives, combining strategic insight with a strong grasp of market trends and brand positioning to drive growth and value creation.
Shalini Gupta
Shalini Gupta is an experienced investment banker with expertise in Beauty & Personal Care, Healthcare, and AgriTech. She focuses on deal structuring, capital raising, and strategic advisory, using her strong analytical skills to drive growth and deliver lasting value for clients
Nitesh Sardhana
Nitesh has strong experience executing M&A and fundraising deals in technology and API manufacturing. He has led financial modeling, market research, investor communication, and supported deal structuring and end-to-end execution, including preparing investment memos and IC documentation.
Sector Experts
Vineet Gautam
Former CEO of Bestseller India, where he built a $275M business, launched iconic brands, and expanded operations to 130 cities. Under his leadership, the company became a strong contender in Indian fashion retail, competing directly with global giants like Zara and H&M.
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