Angel Investor | | Public Speaker | Author | Mentor
Gurgaon Haryana Haryana, Gurgaon, Haryana, India - 122003
Dr. Anand Banka is a Chartered Accountant, PhD in Finance, and 9x author who believes that financial clarity is a founder’s superpower. As a Partner at BDO, the world’s fifth-largest accounting firm, he brings deep expertise in financial strategy, compliance, and growth enablement. But Anand’s true passion lies in the startup ecosystem. He has invested in 50+ startups and actively mentors founders on building robust financial systems that unlock funding, fuel scale, and drive resilience. His approach transforms financial discipline from a back-office function into a strategic growth lever
This section highlights an investor’s thesis — focusing on visionary founders, scalable business models, and impactful solutions. The approach blends capital and mentorship to back startups with strong growth potential, sustainable execution, and long-term value creation.
Seed, Series A, Growth
Sector Agnostic / Multi-Sector, FinTech, SaaS / Enterprise Software, HealthTech / MedTech / BioTech
₹10–25L
50
Pan-India / Sector Agnostic
3–5 yrs
Mentorship & Strategic Guidance, Business Development & Partnerships
Lead Investor (Take Lead Role in Deals), Co-Invest with Other VCs
This section highlights collaboration opportunities with investors — from visionary founders and co-investors to incubators and ecosystem partners. The focus is on building impactful businesses through strategic partnerships, capital, guidance, and networks for sustainable growth.
Mentorship for Portfolio Companies (Connect portfolio startups with subject experts or mentors)
Deal Sourcing / Startup Referrals (Reach new startups and deal flow)
Due Diligence Support (Get expert help in evaluating startups)
Co-Investment Opportunities (Invest together with other investors or firms)
Lead / Follow Roles (Take lead or follow-on positions in rounds)
Deal Sharing / Referral Exchange (Share or receive deal flow)
This section showcases moments that define the investor’s journey — portfolio stories, partnerships, and ecosystem milestones. Each picture tells a story of collaboration, growth, and impact within the startup community.
This section features videos showcasing investors in action — from interviews and fireside chats to pitch events and ecosystem discussions. Each video reflects their philosophy, portfolio highlights, and community engagement. Through these showcases, founders gain insights into how investors think, act, and support entrepreneurship. It’s a window into their vision, values, and the impact they aim to create in the startup ecosystem.
Success stories reflect the true impact of investment. This section highlights founders’ journeys, challenges overcome, and milestones achieved, showcasing how startups create innovation, growth, and long-term value for the ecosystem.
As an Angel Investor & Mentor at GREST, I’ve supported a visionary team building sustainable tech-driven solutions that redefine urban living and community infrastructure.
Through my mentorship and strategic guidance, I’ve contributed to shaping FINAYO’s growth roadmap, product scalability, and investor readiness — empowering the team to make finance more accessible, transparent, and technology-driven for individuals and MSMEs alike.
Learning and insights shared here reflect experiences from the startup ecosystem — offering practical knowledge, strategies, and lessons to help founders navigate challenges, make better decisions, and accelerate their entrepreneurial journey.