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Krishna Chaitanya K is a seasoned entrepreneur and fund management expert, boasting over two decades of experience in investing in emerging markets globally. His extensive skill set spans origination, execution, and portfolio management, as well as fundraising for private equity, debt raising, debt syndication, debt structuring, and project appraisal.
In his latest entrepreneurial venture, Krishna achieved impressive growth in the assets of the operating lease platform, achieving a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of over 30%. He successfully secured two rounds of funding, leading the company to profitability. Additionally, he set up a promising pipeline of additional leased assets valued at approximately US$300 million, resulting in substantial returns for initial investors.
Prior to his entrepreneurial endeavours, he held the position of CEO at an Asset Management Company with a focus on the infrastructure sector. During this tenure, he effectively concluded private equity transactions exceeding US $2 billion, spearheading a majority of them. Furthermore, he managed structured financing transactions amounting to over US$500 million. In parallel, he provided advisory services for a range of transactions in emerging markets, particularly within the economic and social infrastructure sectors. Notably, he designed and implemented a unique 'Impact Investment Model' across the investment life cycle.
