Building brands. Scaling operations. Unlocking value.
Ideas are easy. Execution is everything. We do both.
BESPOKE SERVICE OFFERINGS
Capital & Strategic Investment Advisory
- Investor Identification & Outreach
- Provide market analysis, competitive positioning, and opportunity framing
- Term Sheet & Deal Negotiation; Due Diligence & Transaction Closure
- Coordinate legal, tax, financial, and commercial diligence via vetted partners
- Advise on capital raising strategy, private placements, and future IPO preparation
- Strategic guidance on financial structuring and market positioning
Go-to-Market Strategy & Business Positioning
- GTM Strategy Development aligned with market realities and business goals
- Assist in identifying growth channels, pricing strategy, and rollout plans
- Strategic Positioning & Partner Outreach
- Support opportunity presentation to strategic partners and stakeholders
- Define and articulate value propositions tailored to the target audience
- Commercial Enablement
Marketing Strategy & Execution Support
- Marketing Strategy Development
- Digital marketing, PR, content creation & events
- Monitor and optimize campaign performance to enhance ROI
- Operational Marketing Support
- Ensure seamless execution of marketing initiatives
- Provide ongoing feedback and adjustment based on analytics and performance
SAQIB AHMED
With 18 years of cross-industry experience, Saqib specializes in building, scaling, and optimizing businesses across retail, real estate, e-commerce, automotive, and FMCG sectors. His entrepreneurial spirit took root early—running a fast-food kitchen during high school breaks, followed by an early start in real estate and property management at the age of 18. By 21, he was already managing commercial leasing and residential sales while completing his Bachelor's in Commerce.
As a Risk Analyst for both Amazon Retail and AWS, Saqib specialized in fraud detection, trust operations, and risk mitigation frameworks, gaining deep insights into scalable systems, process optimization, and data-driven decision-making. During this stint, Saqib focused on process integrity, developing strong analytical and operational acumen that laid the foundation for his future roles. In 2013, Saqib transitioned into the startup world as Head of Business Development at Fourclover, where he led client acquisition, go-to-market strategies, and market expansion.
Over the last decade, Saqib has also launched his own multi-category retail brand focused on toys and baby products in Bengaluru, addressing a vital segment of India’s growing consumer market. He has led its evolution—overseeing everything from operations, product sourcing, inventory management and supply chain to customer engagement and merchandising. His ability to align product strategy with shifting consumer trends has kept the business agile and profitable.
As the Founding Partner of AstraCred, Saqib leverages his multi-industry background to advise brands, startups, and founders on scalable business models, operational turnaround, brand development, and market expansion. He combines strategic clarity with real-world execution, helping businesses unlock growth and long-term value.
SHREYA BHATNAGAR
Shreya brings over a decade of expertise in policy, corporate law, dispute resolution, international arbitration, cross-border structuring, and startup investment advisory.
She specialises in advising startups and VC's navigating the Indo-Global innovation corridor, offering strategic insights into cross-border markets, Go-to-Market and policy frameworks.
As a Principal at Anthill Ventures, she spearheaded portfolio enhancement for early and growth-stage startups across sectors such as healthcare, climate impact, deep-tech and urban lifestyle (D2C).
She has worked with over 500 YC and start-up founders and global investors building the India-US tech corridor, through her stint with Inventus Law.
Principal at a high profile chamber in the Supreme Court of India, acquiring critical legal and regulatory expertise across sectors like energy and infrastructure, human rights, environmental and constitutional mandates.
Passionate about scaling disruptive ideas, she feels most effective when she is fostering global partnerships, optimizing investment strategies, and ensuring compliance to help ventures succeed in competitive markets.
As the Founding Partner of AstraCred, Shreya leverages her cross-border legal and investment advisory experience to help startups, VCs, and founders navigate growth, compliance, and global market entry. Her work bridges strategy, policy, and execution—enabling ventures to scale across borders, particularly along the Indo-Global innovation corridor. Drawing on her legal acumen, VC portfolio experience, and ecosystem insights, she advises on market expansion, investment structuring, regulatory alignment, and strategic partnerships.