Capital Raising to Fractional CFO to IPO Readiness— One Partner, Full Stack

50+ Years Combined Fund Raising Experience
$1B+ Investments Executed
$1.5B+ AUM/ Portfolio Management
$5B+ Working Capital Limits + Project Finance
300+ Equity Transactions

The Problem Statement

Every ambitious MSME hits the same wall

Working Capital Crunch

No Banking facilities. Restricted and inadequate bank lending limits. Lack of Project Finance for long-term project. Cashflow mismatch due to poor capital allocation.

Can't Raise Equity Finance

No pathway to angel or VC funding. No Idea on how equity fund raising works and associated negotiations with the investors.

Late Account Finalization

Accounts are finalized late. No month end process in place. No Dashboards -creating blind spots in decision-making.

Scaling is Stalled

Strong product line but revenue & profitability not growing due to cash-flow constraints, compromised quality of people & no proper capital planning.

IPO Feels Out of Reach

No clarity on IPO roadmap or Equity monetizing or creating shareholder value.

Hiring a CFO is Expensive

A full-time CFO, with strategic thinking, at ₹1 Cr+ cost/year is not affordable. Board and Governance not strong. No deep understanding on debt & equity funding. No Investor-oriented perspective.

Who We Are

Your Growth Capital & Fractional CFO Service Providers

50+ Years Combined Fund-Raising Experience
300+ Equity Transactions Completed
$1B+ Investments Executed
$5B+ Working Capital & Project Financing

Kairos Partner LLP brings together a team of experienced and senior finance and banking professionals with strong banking and investor ecosystem relationships and a combined experience of over 50 years — spanning across corporate banking, MSME lending, strategic finance, equity investments and portfolio management.

Our partners have managed large-scale finance operations, executed $5B+ in Working capital finance, $1B+ in investments and $500M+ in exits and navigated complex NPA resolutions, OTS settlements, loan restructurings — giving us a rare 360° view of both sides of the table.

Banking Partners

SBI Bank of Baroda Union Bank of India Bank of India Central Bank of India IDBI HDFC Axis IndusInd Bank & many more...

What We Bring to the Table

6 Core Service Areas — End to End

01

Capital Raising & Banking

  • Working Capital Limits (Cash credit, overdraft, Bill Discounting)
  • Trade finance (LC, bank guarantees)
  • Term loans for capex or expansion
  • Equipment financing
  • Project finance
  • Acquisition financing
  • NPA resolution, Loan restructuring & OTS
02

Equity Investment, Portfolio Management & Exit

  • Fund-raising from Angels, family offices, Venture Capital
  • Transaction structuring, negotiations & documentation
  • Helping in Company Valuation in fund raising
  • Exits (Strategic, Secondary, Pre-IPO, IPO)
  • Investment, Portfolio Management & Exit for Family offices
03

IPO & Exit Readiness

  • SME/ Main Board IPO readiness
  • Strong internal financial controls
  • Financial reporting aligned with AS
  • Predictable Growth - Revenue & Profitability
  • Strategic sale & investor exit planning
  • Well-defined policies and procedures
  • Strong investor relations capability
  • Litigation and contingent liabilities assessed
04

Financial Control

  • Financial planning and analysis
  • Cash flow management
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • MIS and KPI dashboards
  • Accounts finalization & compliance
  • Day-to-day accounting & oversight
  • Revenue & cost leakage audit
05

Strategic Finance

  • Business performance reviews
  • Expansion Planning.
  • Capital allocation & ROI improvement
  • Helping in Go-To-Market Strategy
  • Unit economics & profitability analysis
  • M&A support
  • Technology systems capable of supporting growth
06

Risk & Compliance

  • Financial reporting & compliance
  • Proper statutory filings and licences
  • Setting up Board Committees
  • Companies Act & IT act compliances
  • Robust risk management framework
  • Strong investor relations capability
  • IP ownership documented and protected

Why Fractional — Why Now

The smarter way to get CFO-level expertise

  • Zero overhead — pay only for what you need
  • Flexible monthly retainer — fraction of the cost
  • Onboarded within days, not months
  • 50+ years cross-sector banking & finance experience
  • Scalable engagement as your business grows
  • Skin in the game — open to equity participation

Engagement Models

Three tiers — designed to match
where your business is today

Who We Work With

The Ideal Partnership

Ideal Client Profile

  • SME & MSME or Growth-stage start-up company
  • Turnover between ₹5 Cr – ₹50 Cr
  • Promoter-led, looking to professionalize finance
  • Seeking working capital or equity capital
  • Dealing with NPA, loan stress or bank negotiations
  • Planning for institutional investment, Exit & IPO
  • Family offices looking for Investments and Portfolio Monitoring

Sectors We Serve

Manufacturing
Infrastructure
Consumer Goods
Real Estate
Technology
Healthcare
Services
Renewable Energy
Hospitality
D2C

How We Work Together

Simple. Fast. Results-oriented.

We work with a small number of MSME founders at a time — by design. You get senior partner attention, not a junior associate. We have skin in the game and are open to equity participation in businesses where we see long-term potential.

1
Day 0

120-Min Discovery Call

We discuss your business, current challenges, and goals. No pitch — just an honest conversation.

2
Week 1

Financial Assessment

Rapid deep-dive into your books, bank limits, cash flows, and strategic gaps to identify quick wins.

3
Week 2

Engagement Proposal

Tailored retainer scope and tier — specific to your business, not a template.

4
Month 1

Onboarding & Execution

We get to work — bank meetings, account review, MIS build, financial roadmap.

The Partners

Senior expertise,
personally delivered

MR

Manish Raje

Banking & Finance

25 years in Banking & Finance

+91 91674 12788 Click for more info

A seasoned finance professional with 35+ years across non-renewable energy, infrastructure, aviation, petroleum, and packaging industry.

Expert in Trade Finance, Treasury, Equipment Financing & Fund Raising, with a strong record managing relationships with leading banks & NBFCs. Skilled in SAP ERP implementation, bank audits, financial planning, and regulatory compliance.

HW

Haresh Wanjara

Finance & Banking

45 Years in Banking. Ex-Banker

+91 97691 78917 Click for more info

Seasoned banking veteran with over four decades of comprehensive experience across the spectrum of corporate finance.

Deep expertise in structuring Working Capital, Term Loans & Project Finance, & non-fund instruments like LCs & Bank Guarantees — with a strong track record in financing large-scale Turnkey Projects across diverse industries.

Let's Talk

Ready to bring CFO-level financial leadership to your business?

We propose a focused 120-minute conversation — no pitch, no pressure.
Just an honest discussion about your business and whether we can help.

Reach Us Directly

Manish Raje +91 91674 12788
Haresh Wanjara +91 97691 78917

Based In

Shop 7, Ameesha Building,
Charkop, Kandivali West,
Mumbai — 400 067

We Work With

MSMEs & Growth-stage companies across India with turnover of ₹5 Cr – ₹50 Cr