Manoj Aheeray — CEO
My journey goes beyond corporate boardrooms and financial statements. From leading billion-dollar enterprises to backing disruptive startups, I’ve spent over 3 decades transforming industries, unlocking capital, and fueling high-growth ventures. My approach remains the same: identify potential, build resilience, and drive exponential impact. - 30+ years in corporate finance, investments, and strategic leadership - 85+ startup investments across India, MENA, and the USA - Recognized by FORTUNE Magazine as a Top Super Angel ✅️ Corporate Growth & Transformation ▪️ Executed over $500 million in financing, M&A, and IPOs ▪️Led the largest global tile facility expansion at RAK Ceramics ▪️ Scaled Conglomerate businesses across USA, Singapore, and Southeast Asia ▪️ Held leadership roles ✅️ Venture Investments & Startup Ecosystem ▪️ Invested in 85+ high-potential startups across multiple sectors ▪️Active investor, mentor, and investment committee member ▪️Bridging corporate strategy with startup innovation ▪️ Guided early-stage ventures from ideation to global expansion ✅️ Global Market & Financial Expertise ▪️ Multi-qualified across institutions in USA, UK, Australia, and India ▪️ Specializations in: - Corporate, Islamic Banking & Operational Finance - Global Debt/Equity Transaction expert - Strategic Investments & M&A - Business Turnaround & Risk Management ✅️ Investment Philosophy As Global Partner with 100 Unicorns, Multi utility resource for RAK Ceramics, I've built a 30-year career on one principle: → Financial expertise without strategic vision is just accounting → Strategic vision without financial discipline is just dreaming I partner with businesses and investors who think beyond immediate returns, cutting costs and focus on long-term transformation unlocking value through VCP My approach is different: 1. Strategic financial restructuring that turns balance sheets into weapons 2. Corporate finance optimization that creates unfair advantages 3. Risk management frameworks that enable calculated boldness 4. Market enrichment strategies that identify untapped revenue streams If you're: → A corporation seeking genuine transformation, not just incremental improvement → A founder building something that matters, not just another startup → An investor looking for deal flow that others miss The distance between where you are and where you could be isn't measured in dollars. It's measured in decisions. 📩 Looking to scale your investments or unlock new growth opportunities? DM "Investor Access" to connect.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Venture Capital expert with extensive experience in corporate finance and strategic investments.
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Experience: 26 yrs 10 mos
Skills
- Venture Capital
- Business Strategy
- Business Process
- Management
- Acquisition Integration
- Financial Reporting
Career Highlights
- 30+ years in corporate finance and strategic leadership.
- Invested in 85+ startups across multiple regions.
- Recognized as a Top Super Angel by FORTUNE Magazine.
Work Experience
Rak Ceramics Bangladesh
Member Board of Directors (5 mos)
RAK CERAMICS (I) PrivateLimited.
Member Board of Directors (1 yr 5 mos)
KLUDI
Executive Committee Member (3 yrs 4 mos)
RAK Ceramics PSC
Executive Advisor CDO (4 yrs 4 mos)
100Unicorns
Global Partner & SEO (5 yrs)
Venture Catalysts | India's First Integrated Incubator
Mentor & Investment Committee member (5 yrs 3 mos)
Angel Investment Network
Member (2 yrs)
Mumbai Angels Network
Member (4 yrs)
UDENZ
Seed Investor (4 yrs 10 mos)
Al Ahli Holding Group
Officio Director (7 yrs 6 mos)
Indian Angel Network
Member (5 yrs 11 mos)
Mykee pitch props
Founder (1 yr 10 mos)
RAK Ceramics
Group Chief Financial Officer (10 yrs 10 mos)
ACC Limited
Deputy Manager- Finance (1 yr)
thyssenkrupp
Asst Manager (3 yrs)
Various Companies
Various (7 yrs 7 mos)
Education
CA- India at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
B Com at B Y K College of Commerce
ICMA at Institute of Cost Accountants of India
CMA at Institute of Certified Management Accountants, Australia
at IMA | Institute of Management Accountants accounting New Jersey
certified functional professional at SAP
CRISC: Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control at ISACA
Int at The Institute of Company Secretaries of India