Bharat Bhalla

Co-Founder

Delhi, India16 yrs 4 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Founder of innovative consumer foods brand Yu Foods
  • Over 15 years of experience in food and consumer sectors
  • Expert in investment management and growth strategy
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Food & Beverage entrepreneur with strong investment management expertise.

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Skills

Core Skills

EntrepreneurshipFood & BeverageInvestment ManagementGrowth StrategyInvestment BankingPrivate EquityFinancial AnalysisValuation

Other Skills

Idea IncubationIncubationMergers & AcquisitionsFinancial ModelingBusiness StrategyEquitiesCapital MarketsPortfolio ManagementInvestmentsVenture CapitalDue DiligenceFinanceFast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)CPG Industry

About

I am the founder of Yu, a consumer foods brand that is re-imagining packaged foods with 100% natural ingredients and zero preservatives. My mission is to provide consumers with wholesome, nutritious, and delicious meals that are crafted using advanced food science technology and artisan recipes. Yu Foods has a wide range of instant meal bowls that retain their original taste and aroma, using the freshest and finest ingredients. With over 15 years of experience in the food and consumer sectors, I have a strong background in investments, incubation, and growth strategy. I have led and advised over 10 businesses across India, UK, and US, spanning hospitality, retail, and agri industries. I am an alumni of Columbia University, where I studied finance, and have worked in private equity, family office investing, and investment banking. I have a passion for innovation, sustainability, and quality in the food industry.

Experience

16 yrs 4 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 8 mos
Average Tenure
4 yrs 8 mos
Current Experience

Yu foods co

Founder

Aug 2021Present · 4 yrs 8 mos · India

  • Yu has crafted a wide range of delicious Instant Meal Bowls that contain ZERO preservatives, additives, artificial flavorings or colors. Developed using advanced food science technology, 100% natural ingredients and artisan recipes, our foods retain their original taste and aroma. We use the freshest ingredients to create wholesome, nutritious meals with unbeatable flavors.
Food & BeverageEntrepreneurshipIdea Incubation

The three sisters: institutional office

Investment Management and Incubation

Sep 2015Apr 2020 · 4 yrs 7 mos · Gurgaon

  • Led Investments, Incubation and Growth Strategy for businesses across Hospitality, Consumer, Retail, Food & Agri sectors in India, UK and US
Investment ManagementGrowth StrategyIncubation

Yes bank

Vice President, Investment Banking

Feb 2010Sep 2015 · 5 yrs 7 mos

  • Executing Private Equity capital raising and M&A transactions across Infrastructure Services, Hospitality, Industrials and Consumer Sectors
Investment BankingPrivate EquityMergers & Acquisitions

Allianz global investors

Investment Analyst

Feb 2009Jan 2010 · 11 mos · Greater New York City Area

  • Created financial models and investment recommendations for evaluating investment opportunities in private equity, venture capital and mezzanine-level debt funds. Monitored existing portfolio performance for internal and external investors
Financial ModelingValuationFinancial Analysis

Egis capital partners

Summer Associate

May 2008Sep 2008 · 4 mos · Greater New York City Area

Citigroup venture capital

Summer Analyst

May 2007Aug 2007 · 3 mos · New Delhi Area, India

Education

Columbia University

Masters — Finance

St.Columba's School, New Delhi

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