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How We Operate

Kautilya runs on precision, not volume. Every search is conducted with the rigor of a research mandate and the urgency of a live transaction. We are small by design.

Rigor
Systematic, never haphazard
Discretion
Confidential by default
Conviction
Thesis-driven, always
Velocity
Speed without compromise
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The People Behind the Mandate

A focused team, not a headcount. Every engagement is led by senior practitioners who've built pipelines across sectors and deal types.

Dev Shah

A 24-year-old micro PE operator who has personally acquired and exited multiple businesses. Leads every Kautilya engagement, from mandate definition through sourcing, diligence, and post-acquisition growth.

Dev Shah
Founder
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Aum Thakarkar

Leads research and analysis across the firm, delivers high-conviction insights on markets and opportunities, and guides data-driven investment decisions.

Aum Thakarkar
Chief Analyst
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Ganesh Jagtap

Drives the technology vision, builds scalable systems, and ensures secure, efficient platforms that power our products and operations.

Ganesh Jagtap
Tech Head
Manas Kogta

Brings AI expertise to the firm, designing intelligent workflows and applying AI to accelerate diligence, and unlock data-driven edges across mandates.

Manas Kogta
AI Consultant
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Pushkar Rathod

Specializes in structuring complex cross-border buyouts and leading late-stage negotiations.

Pushkar Rathod
Analyst
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Aryan Solanki

Drives brand, content, and growth strategy for Kautilya across social, newsletter, and outbound channels.

Aryan Solanki
Marketing Head
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Kabir Dhumale

Works closely with leadership on high-impact projects, strategic initiatives, partnerships, and day-to-day execution across the firm.

Kabir Dhumale
Business Associate
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Aditya Negi

Provides timely technical assistance, resolves issues, and ensures smooth day-to-day use of our systems for clients and internal teams.

Aditya Negi
Full Stack Developer
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Careers with Kautilya

Interested in joining us? We're always looking for exceptional talent who think systematically about markets.

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