Our Team

Perfect in their own fields, our team will work end to end to make your dreams a success.

DEVANSH LAKHANI​

Director

LFS is the brain child of Devansh Lakhani. After completing his Chartered Accountancy, Devansh honed his skills in Equity Research, Financial analysis, wealth management and corporate finance. Then thinking about starting something on his own he came up with Lakhani Financial Services. When he is not discussing and working with startups, he is playing cricket, reading books or watching movies.

Hiral

HIRAL KAPASI

Team Success Head

Her curiosity for human psychology, talent management, and people orientation makes Hiral passionate about everything related to people. Along with being a certified Master Trainer, she has also mastered her management studies in human resources. A passionate writer and a passive reader, Hiral truly believe in the power of knowledge.

Priyanka Motiyani

Priyanka Motiyani

Investment & Fundraising Associate

Priyanka is the go-to startup expert at LFS. She helps early-stage founders secure the right investors to turn big ideas into funded realities. Currently on her CFA grind, Priyanka brings a mix of customized funding strategies and effective execution to the table. When she’s not locked in on term sheets and cap tables, you’ll find her exploring market trends, connecting with founders, reading or plotting her next travel adventure.

Aishwarya Srivastava

Aishwarya Srivastava

Pitch Deck Designer

Aishwarya is a professional pitch designer at LFS. With her creative designing skills and knack for media, Aishwarya has the best strategic designs for your brand’s needs. While marketing and graphic designing are her two professional passions, Aishwarya also enjoys reading, doing crosswords and exploring.

Rahul Sinha

Business Development Executive

Rahul is a startup consultant at Lakhani Financial Services. He has helped 100+ startups in their fundraising journeys. If you are a startup enthusiast or entrepreneur seeking a pitch deck, valuation report, business plan, or fundraising to make a meaningful impact in the startup ecosystem, let’s connect!

Kanishka Mittal

Content & Research Analyst

Kanishka, nearing her Master’s in Economics, has over three years of professional copywriting experience. Passionate about human emotions, she crafts engaging and impactful content. Her commitment to storytelling and researched content ensures each piece stands out, reflecting her creativity and dedication to excellence.

Rahul Kumawat

Financial Analyst

Rahul is a dedicated finance professional with a passion for continuous learning and innovation. With a strong background in Financial Modelling & Valuation, he excels at analysing data, forecasting, and providing strategic insights to drive business decisions. Rahul holds an MBA degree and is currently pursuing CFA.

Jyotika Chhatwani

Business Development Executive

Jyotika specializes in communicating her ideas through pixels and pallets. With a passion for creativity and a love for experimenting with new ideas and techniques, she brings innovative concepts to life through impactful visual storytelling. When Jyotika is not working on any designing project, she might be dancing in a corner or searching for a new coffee place.

Yashshree Deshmukh

Marketing Specialist

Yashshree is a marketing strategist at LFS who blends creativity with data-driven insights to craft impactful digital campaigns. From SEO optimization to content marketing, she ensures brands stay ahead in the competitive digital landscape. When she’s not optimizing marketing strategies, you’ll find her reading, solving crosswords, or exploring new digital trends.

Sumeet Bardia

Financial Analyst

Sumeet is a Chartered Accountant and is also pursuing CFA with a strong background in valuation, due diligence, financial modelling and equity research. He envisions to advice and help navigate startups through their fundraising journey. In his leisure, Sumeet likes to travel, play basketball and cricket.

DEVANSH LAKHANI

Director

LFS is the brain child of Devansh Lakhani. After completing his Chartered Accountancy, Devansh honed his skills in Equity Research, Financial analysis, wealth management and corporate finance. Then thinking about starting something on his own he came up with Lakhani Financial Services. When he is not discussing and working with startups, he is playing cricket, reading books or watching movies.

Hiral

HIRAL KAPASI

Team Success Head

Her curiosity for human psychology, talent management, and people orientation makes Hiral passionate about everything related to people. Along with being a certified Master Trainer, she has also mastered her management studies in human resources. A passionate writer and a passive reader, Hiral truly believe in the power of knowledge.

Priyanka Motiyani

Priyanka Motiyani

Investment & Fundraising Associate

Priyanka is the go-to startup expert at LFS. She helps early-stage founders secure the right investors to turn big ideas into funded realities. Currently on her CFA grind, Priyanka brings a mix of customized funding strategies and effective execution to the table. When she’s not locked in on term sheets and cap tables, you’ll find her exploring market trends, connecting with founders, reading or plotting her next travel adventure.

Aishwarya Srivastava

Pitch Deck Designer

Aishwarya is a professional pitch designer at LFS. With her creative designing skills and knack for media, Aishwarya has the best strategic designs for your brand’s needs. While marketing and graphic designing are her two professional passions, Aishwarya also enjoys reading, doing crosswords and exploring.

Aishwarya Srivastava

Rahul Sinha

Business Development Executive

Rahul is a startup consultant at Lakhani Financial Services. He has helped 100+ startups in their fundraising journeys. If you are a startup enthusiast or entrepreneur seeking a pitch deck, valuation report, business plan, or fundraising to make a meaningful impact in the startup ecosystem, let’s connect!

 

Kanishka Mittal

Content & Research Analyst

Kanishka, nearing her Master’s in Economics, has over three years of professional copywriting experience. Passionate about human emotions, she crafts engaging and impactful content. Her commitment to storytelling and researched content ensures each piece stands out, reflecting her creativity and dedication to excellence.

Rahul Kumawat

Financial Analyst

Rahul is a dedicated finance professional with a passion for continuous learning and innovation. With a strong background in Financial Modelling & Valuation, he excels at analysing data, forecasting, and providing strategic insights to drive business decisions. Rahul holds an MBA degree and is currently pursuing CFA.

 

Jyotika Chhatwani

Business Development Executive

Jyotika specializes in communicating her ideas through pixels and pallets. With a passion for creativity and a love for experimenting with new ideas and techniques, she brings innovative concepts to life through impactful visual storytelling. When Jyotika is not working on any designing project, she might be dancing in a corner or searching for a new coffee place.

 

Yashshree Deshmukh

Marketing Specialist

Yashshree is a marketing strategist at LFS who blends creativity with data-driven insights to craft impactful digital campaigns. From SEO optimization to content marketing, she ensures brands stay ahead in the competitive digital landscape. When she’s not optimizing marketing strategies, you’ll find her reading, solving crosswords, or exploring new digital trends.

Sumeet Bardia

Financial Analyst

Sumeet is a Chartered Accountant and is also pursuing CFA with a strong background in valuation, due diligence, financial modelling and equity research. He envisions to advice and help navigate startups through their fundraising journey. In his leisure, Sumeet likes to travel, play basketball and cricket.

 

Our Advisors

PRASHANT DUA

Our Advisor

Prashant is a multifaceted senior sales & client servicing professional with over 19 years of proven history of delivering quantifiable, profit making achievements in both start-up & turnaround situations. Having worked at senior positions with MNC’s like Cadbury’s, Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel & startups like Qwikcilver (Funded by Amazon,Accel Partners), Eurokids (Funded by KKR) etc. He is accustomed to successfully juggling multiple projects & have an excellent track record of building new businesses,forging strong relationships with clients & developing partnerships.

arjun vaidya

Co-Founder @ V3 Ventures

Arjun Vaidya is a dynamic entrepreneur and investor recognized for his significant contributions to the business world. As the Co-Founder of V3 Ventures and the founder of Dr. Vaidya’s—a venture that was successfully acquired—Arjun has demonstrated a keen ability to build and scale direct-to-consumer brands. His achievements have earned him a spot on Forbes Asia’s 30 Under 30 and Business World’s 40 Under 40 lists. In addition to his entrepreneurial ventures, Arjun is an engaging podcast host, sharing insights and stories from his journey in business and investment.

Gireendra Kasmalkar

Managing Partner, Pentathlon Ventures

Gireendra Kasmalkar is a distinguished business leader, serving as the Managing Partner at Pentathlon Ventures and the Founder & Chairman of Ideas to Impacts. His dual roles highlight his expertise in both venture capital and strategic business development, positioning him at the forefront of driving impactful innovations and fostering entrepreneurial growth. Gireendra’s leadership and vision continue to shape the landscape of investment and business transformation.

arjun vaidya

Co-Founder @ V3 Ventures

Arjun Vaidya is a dynamic entrepreneur and investor recognized for his significant contributions to the business world. As the Co-Founder of V3 Ventures and the founder of Dr. Vaidya’s—a venture that was successfully acquired—Arjun has demonstrated a keen ability to build and scale direct-to-consumer brands. His achievements have earned him a spot on Forbes Asia’s 30 Under 30 and Business World’s 40 Under 40 lists. In addition to his entrepreneurial ventures, Arjun is an engaging podcast host, sharing insights and stories from his journey in business and investment.

Gireendra Kasmalkar

Managing Partner, Pentathlon Ventures

Gireendra Kasmalkar is a distinguished business leader, serving as the Managing Partner at Pentathlon Ventures and the Founder & Chairman of Ideas to Impacts. His dual roles highlight his expertise in both venture capital and strategic business development, positioning him at the forefront of driving impactful innovations and fostering entrepreneurial growth. Gireendra’s leadership and vision continue to shape the landscape of investment and business transformation.

PRASHANT DUA

Venture Capita

Prashant is a multifaceted senior sales & client servicing professional with over 19 years of proven history of delivering quantifiable, profit making achievements in both start-up & turnaround situations. Having worked at senior positions with MNC’s like Cadbury’s, Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel & startups like Qwikcilver (Funded by Amazon,Accel Partners), Eurokids (Funded by KKR) etc. He is accustomed to successfully juggling multiple projects & have an excellent track record of building new businesses,forging strong relationships with clients & developing partnerships.

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