Sudhir Kabra

Founder

CapMaven • ZZP

Dec 2009 - Present • 16 yrs 9 mos

There is a specific moment in a company's life when financial leadership becomes a strategic asset or a liability. Not when the audit is due. When the term sheet lands. When the investor asks for a Quality of Earnings. When a cross-border acquisition introduces SEC, FEMA, and SEBI complexity simultaneously. That moment is where CapMaven Advisors was built to operate. I founded CapMaven with experience in investment banking, equity research, and transaction advisory. The thesis: growth-stage founders deserve CFO-grade financial intelligence without paying $300,000 a year or waiting until they're large enough to justify a full-time hire. Four practice areas: → Fractional CFO : monthly close, 13-week cash forecasting, board-ready reporting, FP&A, and KPI architecture. The full CFO function on a retainer that makes sense for your stage. → Financial Modelling : 710+ investor-grade models across SaaS, fintech, healthcare, real estate, and 60+ sectors. DCF, 409A, cap table, and Quality of Earnings — built for the toughest due diligence. → Fundraising Advisory : full-cycle capital raise for 150+ clients across seed, Series A, Series B, and PE rounds in the USA, UK, UAE, and Asia-Pacific. → M&A and Transaction Advisory : buy-side and sell-side support, deal structuring, and enterprise valuation across four continents. 920+ client engagements. 98% have come back. Chartered Accountant. Investment Banker. NYSE/Nasdaq Equity Analyst. Startup CFO and co-founder. I have structured deals where the counter party was a Fortune 500 Japanese strategic investor. I have built models that went through Nasdaq-level due diligence. I have advised founders on SEC obligations they did not know they had.

Director & CFO

WizTango • Fulltime

Jun 2005 - Apr 2008 • 2 yrs 10 mos

Served as Director CFO and Co-Founder of an IT services company focused on the Japan and Singapore market. Financial Operations & Reporting: --Built the entire financial infrastructure from ground up — accounting systems, chart of accounts, MIS framework, and monthly reporting structure --Prepared and presented management accounts, P&L analysis, balance sheet, and cash flow statements to the board on a monthly basis --Implemented budgeting and rolling forecasts, tracked variances, and recommended cost control measures --Managed working capital cycles, accounts payable/receivable, and cash flow optimisation across India and Japan operations --Ensured compliance with applicable accounting standards (GAAP / IFRS) and statutory requirements Fundraising & Strategic Investment --Led the end-to-end fundraising process — from investor identification and pitch deck preparation to term sheet negotiation and deal closure --Successfully closed a Fortune 500 Japanese company as a strategic investor — managing the full cross-border deal process including investor due diligence, investment memorandum, deal structuring, and shareholder agreements --Structured the cap table, prepared valuation reports, and managed investor relations post-investment Cross-Border Finance & Operations --Managed multi-currency financial operations across India (INR) and Japan (JPY) --Built financial models to support business development, pricing strategy, and resource planning for Japan market expansion --Coordinated with Japanese partners on financial reporting, compliance, and governance requirements Strategic Advisory --Co-founded the company and held a board-level seat — contributing to strategic decisions on market entry, --pricing, hiring, and capital allocation --Conducted financial health assessments, identified growth opportunities, and developed expansion plans for the Japan market --Advised on corporate structure, equity allocation, and ESOP framework for early employees

Securities Analyst

First Global • Fulltime

Jan 2000 - Dec 2001 • 1 yr 11 mos

Tracking global equities mainly financial services industry from US.