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Governance & Excellence
The Minds Behind
the Ascent
Combining decades of institutional expertise with a commitment to SME growth and ethical transparency across emerging markets.
Advisory Board
Guiding our long-term vision with strategic oversight and cross-industry wisdom.
CA Manohar Lal Vij
Corporate Advisory
- Founder Partner of AVM Resolution Professionals LLP, an IPE recognized by IBBI, and active in IBC since 2019.
- Past Chairman of NIRC of ICAI with 40+ years in corporate advisory.
- Specialist in AML, mediation, and dispute resolution in the financial sector.
- Expert in financial restructuring, stressed asset management, OTS, business revival, debt syndication, and trade finance.
CA Deena Asit Mehta
Capital Markets Leader
- Veteran capital markets leader with 40+ years at Asit C Mehta Financial Services Ltd. and group companies.
- Former President of BSE who drove early online trading reforms through BOLT.
- Ex-member of SEBI committees, Promoter Director of CDSL and SAFE, and former Director and Audit Committee Chair at National Payments Corporation of India.
- Board and committee member across several leading public listed companies.
Mr. Abhilash Lal
PE & Consulting
- 35+ years of experience in private equity, management consulting, and financial services with full PE lifecycle expertise across 11 investments and 3 exits.
- Independent Director on multiple listed company boards.
- Insolvency Professional and strategic advisor with a strong execution-driven track record.
CA Balram Nandwani
Finance & Trade
- Chairman of Global Village Foundation, leading policy-focused economic research.
- Chartered Accountant and veteran FCA with expertise in finance, trade, and macroeconomic policy.
- Advisor on state-level economic reforms and sustainable growth strategies.
Mr. R V Dilip Kumar
VC & AIF Management
- 30+ years of experience in venture capital and AIF management.
- Former CEO and CFO of SIDBI Venture Capital Limited.
- Provides strategic support to companies in improving corporate governance standards, setting up SOPs, monitoring frameworks, and bringing financial discipline.
Mr. M S Sahoo
Regulatory Leader
- Founding Chairperson of IBBI and architect of India's insolvency reforms.
- Former WTM at SEBI and Member of CCI with decades of regulatory leadership.
- Distinguished policy thinker, academic, and author shaping India's financial and regulatory architecture.
CA Ravindra Nath
MSME Leader
- Former CMD of NSIC, a Mini Ratna I PSU, driving MSME growth nationwide.
- Veteran MSME leader with 40+ years in finance, incubation, and enterprise development.
- Chartered Accountant and Chairman of MSME International Chamber for Service Industry.
Investment Committee
The rigorous decision-making engine behind our SME-focused investment vehicle.
CA Asit C. Mehta
Capital Markets
- Founder of Asit C Mehta Group with 40+ years in capital markets and investment banking.
- Expertise across equity, debt, derivatives, forex, and commodities.
- Advisor to growth-stage companies on capital raising and strategy, with a strong background in wealth management, AIF, PE, and NBFC platforms.
- Technology enthusiast with expertise in business process, GIS, and data management solutions.
CA Jatin Tehri
M&A | FORENSICS | DUE DILIGENCE
- Ex-Big 4 professional and former Finance Head in a publishing company.
- 20+ years of experience handling M&A, due diligence, valuations, and forensic investigations.
- Former Deloitte professional with strong due diligence and international taxation expertise.
CA Adarsh Sharma
Corporate Law
- FCA, Registered Valuer, and Insolvency Professional registered with IBBI.
- 40+ years in taxation, corporate law, and restructuring.
- Extensive CIRP, liquidation, and IBC advisory experience.
- Strategic advisor to corporates and financial institutions.
Mr. Rajat Mishra
Infrastructure
- 35+ years of global leadership in infrastructure and PPP projects.
- Former leadership roles at Siemens and STRABAG.
- Key contributor to major national initiatives including FASTag, Atal Tunnel, and Smart City programs.
- Social entrepreneur and President of Manava Bharti Society.
Mr. Pramod D'Souza
Tech & Scaling
- Board advisor, angel investor, and certified Independent Director.
- Co-Founder of Eagle 10 Ventures and advisor to multiple growth-stage companies.
- Former Senior Manager, Product Development at LogMeIn, with global technology leadership experience.
- Strong background in technology scaling, product strategy, and governance advisory.
Mr. Manish Jaiswal
SME Banking
- 30+ years in housing finance, banking, and capital markets.
- Former MD and CEO of Grihum Housing Finance, where he led national-scale transformation.
- Deep expertise in governance, risk architecture, and SME banking, with senior leadership roles at CRISIL and global financial platforms.
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Our Integrity: The Chinese Wall
"At Himalaya Fund, we maintain a strict 'Chinese Wall' between our Advisory Board and the Investment Committee. This independence ensures that strategic guidance never compromises the objectivity of our investment decisions, providing our partners with the highest levels of transparency and trust."
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Zero Conflicts
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Independent Review
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Regulatory Compliance
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