Clinch Connect LLP is a strategic advisory and business development firm working with financial institutions, fintech and blockchain technology companies, startups, asset-led businesses, family offices, and investors across India and international markets. We help clients structure opportunities, access capital, strengthen investor positioning, and build meaningful cross-border relationships with discretion, commercial clarity, and execution discipline.
For founders, investors, family offices, and platforms seeking sophisticated financial services in India, and Global markets.
Clinch Connect is a people-led strategic advisory and business development firm, not a generic intermediary. We work as an extended growth and capital markets partner for financial institutions, fintech platforms, startups, and asset-led businesses seeking thoughtful access to investors, strategic partners, and new markets.
Our work spans capital solutions, startup fundraising, financial planning support, wealth management connectivity, investment advisor conversations, market expansion, and ecosystem partnerships. We are built for Globally inclined financial sector participants who value substance, discretion, and well-structured execution.
Design and structuring of equity, debt, and hybrid capital solutions aligned with institutional requirements.
Market positioning, capital structuring, and transaction support for scalable and sustainable growth for growth-focused enterprises.
Curated connections across investors, platforms, and Global financial ecosystems.
For firms seeking strategic capital market support, institutional connectivity, and market expansion through informed, relationship-led execution.
For technology-led businesses requiring investor positioning, ecosystem partnerships, and commercially credible access into new markets.
For ventures pursuing startup fundraising, strategic capital, investor outreach, and growth-stage introductions with sharper positioning.
For allocators and capital partners looking for curated opportunities, relevant introductions, and stronger alignment with mandate and risk appetite.
For businesses exploring structured capital, market expansion, and institutional relevance across traditional and emerging financial ecosystems.
Clinch Connect combines relationship-led advisory with practical commercial execution. We bring together capital markets understanding, financial services experience, Global investor networks, and ecosystem awareness so clients can move forward with greater confidence, stronger positioning, and relevant access.
Our audience includes Globally minded investors, founders, family offices, startups, asset issuers, institutions, fintech businesses, and growth-stage enterprises looking for sharper capital strategy and stronger market connectivity. We also support entities exploring wealth management frameworks, treasury-focused investment strategies, and retirement planning considerations within broader capital allocation mandates.
S S R Tuhina is an XLRI Jamshedpur alumna and engineer from SRM by training, with expertise in venture development, strategic partnerships, and business growth. She leads Clinch Connect’s strategy, partnerships, and ecosystem development, shaping global business initiatives and strategic relationships across founders, investors, family offices, and institutional partners. Her experience spans fundraising, commercial strategy, technology, and market expansion across fintech, digital assets, AI, healthcare, and alternative investments.
Jayakumar S. Babu is an investor, strategic advisor, and financial services leader with deep expertise in capital markets, fintech, treasury management, digital assets, supply chain finance, and alternative investments. Having invested in 41 startups, he actively supports founders and growth-stage companies through strategic guidance, fundraising, and business development. He serves as Strategic Advisor to Zoniqx (Real World Asset tokenization). He works closely with leading real estate and diversified business groups, collaborates with multiple Family Offices, and facilitates fundraising, capital deployment, and cross-border investment opportunities across India and global markets through an extensive network of associates and partners.
Anshuel Mohan brings over two decades of expertise in wealth management, retirement planning, and family office advisory. As the driving force behind Portfellow, he specializes in designing bespoke financial strategies tailored to each client's unique goals, with a strong focus on long-term value creation.
His expertise spans strategic asset allocation across domestic and offshore investments, wealth preservation, and growth capital advisory for startups. He works closely with entrepreneurs, families, and business leaders to help them build, protect, and grow their wealth.
Anshuel holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Hartford, Connecticut, and is an alumnus of Delhi University. He began his career on Wall Street, where he gained extensive experience managing sophisticated investment portfolios for high-net-worth individuals and families.
Guided by the principle of authenticity and integrity, Anshuel believes that lasting relationships are built on trust, transparency, and unwavering commitment to his clients' success.
Rajesh Vasant Shah is an investment and wealth advisory professional with 25+ years of experience across private banking, wealth management and capital markets. A Chicago Booth School of Business alumnus, he has held leadership roles with HDFC, ICICI and Citi Wealth, with experience spanning UHNI advisory, private capital, private equity and capital solutions across traditional and emerging asset classes.
At Clinch Connect, Rajesh works across wealth strategy, private capital and investor relations, leveraging his experience and relationships to connect clients and investors with relevant opportunities and develop long-term partnerships.
Alongside his professional work, Rajesh is the Founder and Host of The Inner Circle with Rajesh Shah, a platform bringing together leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, artists and changemakers to explore leadership, human behaviour, resilience, purpose and the stories behind achievement.
His philosophy is simple:
“The profession is the context. The person is the story.”
Through his work at Clinch Connect and The Inner Circle, Rajesh brings together experience, relationships and ideas to create meaningful connections and long-term value.
Divya Raj is a corporate strategy and finance leader with 20+ years of experience across strategy, M&A, fundraising, and capital markets. Former Chief Strategy Officer at Kinetic Green and Head of Corporate Strategy & Analytics at L&T Finance, he has led business transformation, investor engagement, cross-border joint ventures, and corporate finance initiatives, helping organizations scale through strategic growth and capital partnerships.
Chandana Singh is an international business leader with 35+ years of experience across enterprise risk management, insurance strategy, corporate governance, and organizational transformation. Having held leadership roles across India and the Middle East, she advises promoters, CEOs, and leadership teams on executive decision-making, business resilience, leadership development, and building high-performing organizations.
Prof. Pratik Priyadarshi is an insurance and risk management professional with over 37 years of experience across general insurance, consulting, and leadership development. Chairperson of the Insurance Business Management Programme at BIMTECH, he has held senior leadership roles at United India Insurance, Tata AIG, IFFCO Tokio, and L&T Insurance, advising organizations on insurance strategy, risk management, and financial services.
Nitin Khandelwal is a fintech and lending professional with 19+ years of experience across retail lending, SME finance, and financial technology. Founder of OneNDF, he has built a technology-driven secured lending platform connecting SMEs with lenders, facilitating ₹4,000+ crore in secured loans through data-led credit assessment, lender matching, and streamlined financing solutions.
Abhijit V. Warkhede is a business leader with 24+ years of experience across banking, capital markets, financial services, manufacturing, and business operations. He has held leadership roles at ICICI Bank, Orbis Financial, Alpha Investor, Gimatex Industries, and Natira Industries, with expertise in fundraising, investment banking, business strategy, operational excellence, and driving sustainable business growth.
Raahul K. Agrawal is a business ecosystem strategist with expertise in market expansion, strategic partnerships, channel development, and revenue growth. Founder of Diversine Global Enterprises, he helps organizations build scalable commercial ecosystems through partnership-led growth, institutional collaborations, distribution networks, and structured business expansion strategies across diverse industries.
Dr. Sugandha Sharma is a corporate trainer, leadership facilitator, and behavioral skills expert with 17+ years of experience across corporate learning, academia, research, and management education. A PhD in Management, she specializes in leadership development, communication, emotional intelligence, mindfulness, team dynamics, and self-awareness, combining research-backed insights with practical workplace application.
Gomathi Kumar holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Computer Science and has completed executive certifications in Business Ethics & Social Responsibility, Business Law, and Human Resource Management from the London School of Business Administration.
She plays a pivotal role in driving technology-enabled operations at Clinch Connect. With expertise spanning technology, quality assurance, and financial services operations, she leads the firm's mutual fund platform, internal systems, and digital process transformation. Her focus on operational excellence, automation, and robust technology infrastructure ensures seamless execution, scalability, and an exceptional client experience.
Sayali Modak drives operational excellence, research-led opportunity positioning, and investor-ready documentation at Clinch Connect. She supports founders and clients through market research, pre-sales collateral, proposal development, and strategic communications. As an extension of the marketing and business development teams for select portfolio companies, Sayali helps strengthen brand positioning, create impactful marketing collateral, and support go-to-market initiatives. Her focus on execution, coordination, and process excellence ensures seamless delivery across client engagements.
Smit Bhave holds an MBA in Finance from GNVS Institute of Management, Mumbai. He supports Clinch Connect's operations through data compilation, information management, and administrative coordination. Smit assists in maintaining business databases, organizing operational records, and supporting research and documentation activities that contribute to efficient project execution. His attention to detail and commitment to accuracy help ensure smooth day-to-day operations across the organization.
Fouz Khan is a finance professional with expertise in equity research, financial modelling, valuation, and investment analysis. He supports investment research, company evaluation, and financial due diligence through fundamental analysis, sector research, and valuation methodologies, contributing analytical insights across capital markets, corporate finance, and alternative investment opportunities.
Founder of Scoop Investment, Chirag Jain specializes in share dematerialization, legacy asset recovery, and corporate equity compliance. The firm converts physical stock certificates into digital holdings for retail investors while handling MCA-mandated dematerialization, ISIN generation, and cap table structuring for unlisted companies. Having processed over ₹1 Crore in physical assets, it delivers complete end-to-end execution to ensure full compliance and liquidity.
Khushi Jain is a finance professional with experience in equity services, financial operations, and client advisory. As Co-Founder of Scoop Investment, she supports investors and companies with physical-to-demat conversions, mutual fund solutions, and equity documentation. Her background in accounting and financial systems enables her to deliver efficient, client-focused execution across investment and compliance processes.
Bharati Rao is a business consultant with 10+ years of experience in business strategy, organizational development, talent advisory, and leadership hiring. She partners with founders and business leaders to build high-performing teams, strengthen people practices, optimize business processes, and drive sustainable growth through strategic consulting and organizational transformation.
Uday Shankar Pandey is a multidisciplinary wellness and behavioral practitioner with expertise spanning Vedic astrology, yoga, nutrition, fitness, and decision psychology. He works with professionals, entrepreneurs, and business leaders on personal and professional decision-making, disciplined habits, resilience, and long-term wellbeing, bringing together traditional wisdom and practical frameworks for sustainable personal growth.
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