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Faiz has been a prolific Angel Investor who not only have backed numerous Early-Stage Startups but has been very successful in picking the winners. His ability to create successful exits has resulted in him acting as Lead Angel in various startup deals in the past 7 years.

As an early industry entrant, he has closely collaborated with Startup Founders, gaining valuable insights and experience. Over the years he has developed a Strong Network with Angel Investors and Venture Capital Firms, in India and abroad helping him close deals for startups.

Diversity of his experiences make him a valuable partner in the startup ecosystem, with a strong focus on creating synergies for portfolio investments and building relationships of trust with entrepreneurs.

Having invested in over 20+ early-stage startups, he offers a unique perspective in identifying and supporting promising ventures.

With global experience in Strategy, Marketing and Consulting, added with roots in Indian startup ecosystem, Neiharika brings a unique blend of Global expertise and understanding of startup ecosystem in Emerging India. She also brings with her the knowledge of both the public and private sectors.

She has been deeply involved with projects in Technology, Management Consulting, Media, Financial Services, and Healthcare domains across multiple countries. She has also been an active Investor since 2015, specializing in emerging technologies. Collaborating closely with corporate founders, she has gained firsthand experience of their challenges and growth strategies. Skilled in developing effective Go-to-Market Strategies, she brings 14+ years of Professional Experience and provides valuable insights in growth hacking.

Collaborating closely with corporate founders, she has gained firsthand experience of their challenges and growth strategies. Skilled in developing effective Go-to-Market Strategies, she brings 14+ years of Professional Experience and provides valuable insights in growth hacking.

She is a versatile leader, transitions from managing healthcare, finance, and cybersecurity to empowering women through investments, catalyzing India's progress.

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As Co-founder and Partner of Seth & Associates, a Mid-tier Chartered Accountancy Firm and Co-founder of Glocal Advisors, a boutique Business Advisory firm, he has been catalyzing the Emerging Indian Economy and supporting Entrepreneurs across 11 states in India. He currently heads the M&A, TAS and CFO Consulting practice for the firm.

An Ex-Investment Banker with JPMorgan Chase, his has deep experience of handling Cross Border Transactions, Private Equity & Venture Capital Investments and M&As. His extensive network, Deal-Making Expertise, and Diligence Abilities gives him an edge in the market while navigate startup investment deals.

He brings with him more than 20 years of experience working with SMEs, Startups and Social Ventures across multiple states in India. His fundamental knowledge of Indian economics and deep connect in the emerging India landscape is of distinct advantage to startups.

He has been on the Advisory boards of various funded startups, Incubators and Accelerators across India and developed deep understanding of investment potential in early-stage firms in Emerging India. He also holds a portfolio of more than 20 startup investments.

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