Dr. Shishir Gupta

CEO

North Goa, Goa, India0 mo experience

Key Highlights

Ph.D. in Venture Capital with extensive experience.
Advised over 1000 entrepreneurs globally.
Led investments exceeding ₹400 crores in startups.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Venture Capital expert with a strong focus on IPOs and startup growth.

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Skills

Core Skills

Venture CapitalFundingIpo StrategyMergers & Acquisitions

Other Skills

Angel InvestingDue DiligenceEntrepreneurshipFinanceFinancial AnalysisInitial Public Offerings (IPO)Investment Lifecycle ManagementInvestment ManagementInvestor RelationsMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Portfolio ManagementRegulatory ComplianceScaling Businesses

Experience

Planify capital limited

Advisor - Investment Committee

May 2025 – Present · 10 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · Hybrid

As Advisor and Investment Committee Member at VentureX, a ₹1,000 crore Pre-IPO Venture Capital fund by Planify, I play a critical role in identifying and evaluating profitable businesses that are gearing up for SME or Mainboard IPOs. VentureX is designed to bridge the gap between late-stage private capital and public markets, with a focus on companies that offer attractive valuation discounts before IPO. This strategy helps improve the profitability and financial metrics of the portfolio companies prior to listing, thereby delivering superior returns to investors.
I am actively involved in the end-to-end investment lifecycle—starting from deal sourcing, due diligence, financial analysis, and business model validation to structuring investments and planning strategic exits. My deep exposure to venture capital, IPO markets, and startup ecosystems allows me to bring a multi-dimensional perspective to the fund’s decision-making process. As a key member of the Investment Committee, I evaluate investment proposals using strict criteria focused on EBITDA margins, clean cap tables, scalability, governance, and sectoral potential.
In addition to investment selection, I mentor founders and leadership teams of portfolio companies, helping them prepare for the regulatory and operational demands of going public. This includes streamlining compliance, improving financial reporting, advising on board structure, and guiding IPO strategy. My contribution also extends to managing investor expectations, articulating investment rationale, and shaping exit strategies, including public listing or M\&A. VentureX stands for disciplined investing in fundamentally strong companies, and I am proud to drive that mission forward.

Venture CapitalFinancial AnalysisIPO StrategyDue Diligence

Zingvest

Chief Executive Officer

Apr 2017 – Present · 8 yrs 11 mos · Goa, India · On-site

At ZingVest, I lead strategic initiatives across the investment and growth ecosystem, focusing on building wealth and scaling businesses. My role involves actively working in:
SME IPOs & Mainboard IPOs: Guiding companies through end-to-end public listing processes, including due diligence, regulatory compliance, and investor roadshows.
Angel Investing & Venture Capital: Evaluating early-stage and growth-stage startups, structuring deals, and supporting portfolio companies with fundraising, mentorship, and scaling strategies.
Unlisted Shares: Facilitating investments in pre-IPO companies and secondary share markets, creating value for investors by identifying high-potential opportunities.
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A): Leading and advising on strategic acquisitions, exits, and partnerships to unlock synergies and accelerate business growth.
Scaling Businesses: Helping startups and SMEs grow through structured capital infusion, business model optimization, and strategic market expansion.
ZingVest operates at the intersection of capital and innovation, enabling entrepreneurs to access funding, unlock new markets, and prepare for successful exits or public offerings.

Angel InvestingVenture CapitalMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Scaling BusinessesMergers & Acquisitions

Startuplanes

Managing Director

Jan 2016 – Present · 10 yrs 2 mos · Goa, India · On-site

StartupLanes has invested ₹400 crores+ in 136 Startups. We are operating in 56 cities across 15 Countries since the year 2016. Three of our Portfolio startups are hitting the stock market through IPO: Zappfresh, Punjabi Angithi, Shri Tatsat Bokashi. You can get a complete list of our Portfolio startups at StartupLanes website.
Please join our WhatsApp Group by visiting the Contact us page of StartupLanes website.
If you are looking for funding, please register for free at StartupLanes website and kindly fill the funding application form after loggin in. You will get a call from our Investment Banking team within 5 working days. In case you don't get a call after applyinng, please inform the community manager in our WhatsApp Group.
We are hiring 500 new team members before the end of year 2025, to strengthen our Investment Banking, HR and Community Management departments. We are hiring MBA (Finance) interns from all the Colleges in India.
Please visit StartupLanes website to know more about us.

Venture CapitalFinancial AnalysisFundingInitial Public Offerings (IPO)