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.
The People Behind the Mandate
Every mandate is led by Dev and run by a dedicated analyst, full-time on your search. The people on this page are the ones who make the calls, read the numbers and sit in the seller meetings.
Has bought 7 businesses and sold 2, starting with Sourcely in 2023. Leads every Kautilya mandate, from defining the search to closing the deal.
Runs client mandates and the sales pipeline, and coordinates due diligence across engagements.
Drives the technology vision, builds scalable systems, and ensures secure, efficient platforms that power our products and operations.
Leads the analyst team on client mandates: market maps, target write-ups and seller outreach. Runs hiring.
Sources and screens targets on client mandates and runs founder outreach.
Builds outreach sequences and investment theses for live mandates, and supports market research.
Provides timely technical assistance, resolves issues, and ensures smooth day-to-day use of our systems for clients and internal teams.
Drives brand, content, and growth strategy for Kautilya across social, newsletter, and outbound channels.
Builds the firm's systems: the website, search visibility and the outreach tooling.
Careers with Kautilya
Interested in joining us? We're always looking for exceptional talent who think systematically about markets.
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