ARAVIND NAGARAJAN

• Initiated Strategic Fundraising Efforts: Launched the fundraising process, engaging with 20+ HNWIs, Family Offices, building early momentum for capital commitments.
• Expanded Investor Network & Early Traction: Conducted 3 high-value LP discussions and positioned StellarNOVA Ventures in key investor circles in India's tech- ecosystem.
• Designed Pre-Series A strategy for portfolio company INNOFarms.AI - AgTech Venture Incubated by StellarNOVA:
• Driving Pre-Series A fundraising strategy for INNOFarms.AI, a full-stack AI + Robotics AgTech startup incubated under StellarNOVA Ventures, with a $2M raise in progress targeting GCC, India, and Southeast Asia.
• Delivered all investor-facing assets including fundraising narrative, pitch deck, onepager and GTM strategy aligned with AI-AgTech investment benchmarks.
• Orchestrated investor readiness by aligning product milestones, GTM plan and market expansion strategy with capital raise objectives.

• Directed cross-functional teams to design and launch a charter management solution for the aviation sector, delivering end-to-end product development from ideation to client demos.
• Spearheaded pricing estimation initiatives, optimizing solution delivery and enhancing customer value.

M&A Execution:

• Closed 7 M&A transactions ($5M-$50M) across India & SEA in 2 years, acquiring key tech assets, customer bases and 2X revenue via new revenue streams.
• Streamlined M&A deal origination, due diligence (financial, tech, legal) and integration across cross-functional teams.
• Managed 5 deals E2E from origination to closure by interfacing with legal partners, counterparties (CXOs) and investment banks.

Strategy & Expansion:

• Formulated expansion strategy into SE Asia & GCC, collaborating with founders and the board to drive international growth.
• Defined corporate development KPIs and investment evaluation frameworks for future pipeline growth.
• Prepared fundraising pitch decks, investment memos and presented to leadership team and Board.

• Built advanced financial and valuation models (DCF, IRR, comps) for growth-stage investment targets.
• Supported due diligence, deal structuring and capital deployment decisions for US-based portfolio companies.

• Developed investment scenarios, pricing models and strategy briefs for internal and external stakeholders.
• Negotiated with key regulators (DGCA, MoD Vietnam) to secure project and compliance approvals.

• Managed capital raising and deal operations for clients across North America and Europe, preparing pre-placement memoranda and identifying LP targets in FinTech, Real Estate and AgriTech.
• Originated new deal opportunities in India, expanding firm visibility and business reach.