Devansh Lakhani — Co-Founder
If you're a founder ready to raise funds, I am the partner investors want you to call. I’m Devansh Lakhani, Founder & Director at Lakhani Financial Serrvice (LFS) and a trusted partner to 450+ startups that have collectively raised over ₹ 300M in funding over the last 5 years. We help high-potential startups raise Rs. 2 - 20 Cr through structured investment banking, backed by sharp advisory and sector expertise through our proprietary 120 days Fundraising Program. We also help Startups set up and expand their business in the UAE through the right market access, trade licences, distributor connects, online channels, corporate connection and investors. --> Review, analysis & advisory on the business plan, pitch deck, financial modelling, Valuation, --> Investor positioning & Curated outreach to angel investors, angel networks, VCs or Family offices --> Deal structuring, negotiation support, and term sheet advisory. --> Coordinating calls, investor follow-ups, and data room assistance. --> Support until final fund closure. Key Criteria --> Post Revenue startups only, Min - Rs. 2 Crore ARR --> Preferred if they have already been incubated at an IC or an accelerator, --> Preferred if they have raised funds from F&F or angels, --> Sector agnostic with focus on D2C Brands, Consumer tech, Sports, Deep tech/AI. My team and I have evaluated over 2500 startups and worked closely with founders across diverse industries like SaaS, D2C, Fintech, Impact, and more. Beyond strategy, we actively connect startups with verified investors from a pool of 500+ , ensuring you're not just pitch-ready, but fund-ready. We also take our startups to the UAE market and help them explore the global market with the right strategy, connections and execution. We also host the Levell Up Podcast, where I talk to India’s top entrepreneurs and investors to uncover real, raw startup journeys. We are the host of India's first and only sports based startup pitching reality league - Indian Startup Premier Leaguee. If you’re a serious founder looking to raise serious funds with clarity and confidence, let’s connect. 🔗 www.lakhanifinancialservices.com 🔗 www.indianstartuppremierleague.com ➤ Follow me for weekly fundraising insights ➤ DM for 1-on-1 startup advisory ➤ Let’s connect : 9137212139
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Startup Fundraising Expert specializing in Investment Banking and Venture Capital.
Location: Mumbai, India
Experience: 3 yrs 6 mos
Skills
- Fundraising
- Investment Banking
- Venture Capital
- Mentoring
Career Highlights
- Partnered with 450+ startups raising over ₹300M.
- Expert in structured investment banking for startups.
- Host of India's first sports startup pitching league.
Work Experience
TiE Mumbai
Charter Member (5 mos)
TÜSK
Fundraising Consultant (9 mos)
Indian Startup Premier League
Founder (11 mos)
Tanvi fresh
Fundraising Consultant (1 yr 3 mos)
Rhizobee Innovations
Business Advisor (4 mos)
MagTapp Technologies
Strategic Advisor (2 yrs 7 mos)
Vajram Electric
Investor & Business Advisor (3 yrs 3 mos)
Startup India
Startup Mentor (4 yrs 5 mos)
Lakhani Financial Services
Director & Startup Fundraising expert (8 yrs 2 mos)
NVS Brokerage
Fundraising and Equity Research Analyst (1 yr 11 mos)
Vision Securities
Chartered Accountant (7 mos)
Education
Chartered Accountancy at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) at KC College
10th Standard at G.D. Somani Memorial School
