Sanchayan Chakraborty is a partner at Aavishkaar Capital, where he manages a South and Southeast Asia-focused Frontier Fund, is on the investment committee of Aavishkaar’s latest India fund, and leads Aavishkaar’s climate investment initiatives, including a specific focus on carbon credits and nature-based solutions. With over two decades of experience in investment banking and fund management across Asia and the Middle East, Sanchayan brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. Prior to his tenure at Aavishkaar, he held key roles in leveraged and acquisition finance at Standard Chartered Bank and led mergers and acquisitions and project finance franchises for Bank of America, ING Barings, and ING Vysya Bank.
Representing Aavishkaar on the boards of investee companies in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, Sanchayan is deeply committed to driving sustainable growth in emerging markets. With academic credentials from IIM Bangalore and IIT Kharagpur, Sanchayan blends theoretical knowledge with practical insights to make a lasting impact.
As a mentor, Sanchayan offers startups strategic guidance and hands-on support in navigating the complexities of sustainability. His expertise in early-stage equity and investment banking enables him to assist startups in securing funding and structuring deals aligned with their sustainability goals. Furthermore, his extensive experience in managing portfolios across diverse regions positions him as a valuable resource for startups seeking to scale regionally and globally while staying true to their sustainability mission.
