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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
The Counsel

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

Dev drives every smart acquisition at Pocket Fund.

Dev Shah
Founder
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
Ganesh Jagtap

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

Ganesh Jagtap
Tech Head
Kavya Sharma

The engine room of the mandate. Oversees outreach execution and target qualification.

Kavya Sharma
Analyst
Pushkar Rathod

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

Pushkar Rathod
Analyst
Darshana Yadav

Supports deal origination with comprehensive sector screening and data aggregation.

Darshana Yadav
Analyst
Aryan Solanki

Drives quantitative modeling, deep-dive market mapping, and valuation structuring.

Aryan Solanki
Marketing Head
Ritish Maheshwari

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

Ritish Maheshwari
Founder's Office
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
Tech Support

Careers with Kautilya

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

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