Bhargavi V

Partner

2020

Investing in Climate tech, Deep-tech and SAAS startups at Pre-seed / Seed stage across India and US geographies. Deep expertise in 0 to 1 journey of startups.

Founder and Chief Solutions Officer

2016 - 2019

With my extensive experience in financial management, strategic cash flow planning, establishment of robust corporate governance processes, and insightful management reporting, I have played a pivotal role in enabling the startups I collaborated with to secure an extraordinary total of over $120 million in funding. 📊 Financial Planning and Reporting: -- Proven track record of providing financial planning expertise to seed-funded and series A-funded startups. -- Implemented robust finance systems and governance processes to streamline business operations. -- Developed financial projections and stress-tested growth assumptions to drive strategic decision-making. -- Created comprehensive management dashboards and established key performance indicators (KPIs) for effective reporting to stakeholders. -- Ensured prudent internal financial control and facilitated investor reporting. 💰 Cash Flow Management and Treasury: -- Implemented treasury management systems to optimize cash flow and liquidity for startups. -- Streamlined financial operations and implemented efficient cash management strategies. -- Advised on cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and liquidity planning. -- Supported startups in managing their financial resources effectively to sustain growth. 🔍 Due Diligence and Feasibility Studies: -- Conducted thorough due diligence and feasibility studies to assess market opportunities and risks. -- Collaborated with startups and ex-CXOs to evaluate the commercial feasibility of new ventures. -- Developed business plans and financial models to support decision-making and secure funding. 💼 Finance Talent Acquisition: -- Successfully screened and hired finance talent across different levels for startups. -- Identified top-performing professionals with the right expertise and cultural fit. -- Built high-performing finance teams to support startups in achieving their financial goals.

EIR

2017 - 2019

Director - Finance and Business Operations

2014 - 2018

i. Valuation & financials: I helped them with building the financials, valuing the business, preparing a pitch deck and putting up a fund requirement schedule ii. Funding: Actively explored various funding opportunities - angel investors, incubators, grants and seed funds iii. Business Strategy: Pricing strategy, market credit strategy, strategic business partnering

Senior Manager - Business Planning and Analysis

2015 - 2016

Overall financial business partnering responsibility for the three business units - Medical devices, Ophthalmic Pharmaceuticals and Contact lenses at Alcon India. Project Lead - Project with a big four to identify areas of process enhancements needed in the complex medical devices business model Part of the team that built and implemented a compliant and sustainable business model for Medical Devices business

Manager - Business Planning and Analysis

2013 - 2015

>> Identified critical business performance indicators and developed business dashboard for contact lens business franchise in India >> Developed model to understand product-profitability and customer-segment profitability - aids in ROI analysis of a product-customer segment facilitating branding and trade promotion activity planning >> Developed Budgeting model for zero-based budgeting for the entire India organisation consisting of three business lines

Senior Manager

2012 - 2013

Project Management from Finance & Controlling, for setting up of a logistics Consolidation Centre in India for export of components to other manufacturing plants worldwide. Finalisation of transfer price, project business case preparation and budget planning.

Consultant

2011 - 2012

Business Advisory - Consumer Products Worked on Sales and Distribution function transformation of a global personal care firm Worked on pitch documents for market entry assessment, strategic partner assessment across global firms in Consumer products

Assistant Manager - Finance

2006 - 2010

3.5 years of experience in the areas of business management from launch to wind up, business planning, product costing & pricing, supply chain, export logistics, management reporting and process audit

Trainee Process Associate

2006 - 2006

Analysed business performance of 7 solution centres for monthly performance review with management