With over two decades of hands-on experience, Nitesh Goenka, an Alumni of IIM Calcutta, has built a reputation as a strategic powerhouse in scaling startups from ground zero to INR 100 crore in revenue and beyond. His expertise spans ICT, Fintech, Ed-tech, FMCG, Green & Environmental Tech, and AI/ML, where he has consistently secured growth capital from HNIs, family offices, and private equity players. Notably, a few ventures under his stewardship have crossed valuations of INR 1000 crore, with successful exits to the founders and to the investors. Nitesh’s approach goes beyond advisory—he becomes an extended partner to founders, empowering them to focus on their core strengths while he navigates strategy, business operations, and fundraising.

Armed with a robust network across India, Europe, the US, and MEA, Nitesh brings deep knowledge in business strategy, go-to-market planning, and cross-border deals. From securing Series A funding to guiding M&As, he has played a pivotal role in optimizing valuations and ensuring long-term growth. His track record at Emami Group, where he led strategic investments in 40+ disruptive startups, and his recent success in driving a USD 11 million IP sale within Six months at a start-up with ‘Zero Revenues’, underscore his acumen in both scaling and restructuring ventures. With a collaborative mindset and a results-driven approach, Nitesh is the strategic catalyst, startups need to unlock their next phase of growth.