Manan Modi

Manan Modi has a diverse work experience in the finance and investment sector. Manan is currently working as an Investment Manager at Lendahand since December 2022. Prior to this, they held the position of Research Associate and Investment Officer- Private Debt at BlueOrchard Finance Ltd from January 2021 to November 2022. Before that, Manan worked as a Research Associate- Private Debt at the same company from April 2020 to August 2020.

In 2018, Manan joined responsAbility Investments AG as an Analyst in Agriculture Debt. During their tenure, they generated prospective investee leads and assisted in the renewal process of the existing portfolio investees. Manan significantly contributed to increasing the company's Assets Under Management by USD 7m.

From 2017 to 2018, Manan served as a Manager in the Finance Department at Dream Wallets, one of the top crowd-funding platforms in India. Manan was responsible for the deal-flow process, from listing projects online to ensuring fund disbursement to promoters.

Manan's earlier work experience includes being a Campus Ambassador at Meghnad Desai Academy of Economics (MDAE) from 2015 to 2016, a Research Analyst at Prudent Broking Services Pvt. Ltd. in 2016, and a Financial Analyst at SuccessRoute India Financial Advisors LLP in 2015. During their time at SuccessRoute, they gained experience in business development, startup funding, and assisting distress sales worth crores in Dena Bank and United Bank of India.

Manan Modi obtained a Master's degree in Business and Management from NUS Business School, starting in the year 2020 and graduating in 2021. Prior to that, they completed their BA in Economics from JAI HIND COLLEGE, MUMBAI, from 2014 to 2017. Manan began their education at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Vidyashram in 2002 and completed their High School education in the field of Commerce in 2014.

In addition to their formal education, Manan has acquired several certifications. Manan obtained Open Water Diver 1 certification from PADI in November 2020. Manan also obtained certifications in Capital Markets, Equity Derivatives, Financial Planning, Foundation of Maths & Stats, Mutual Funds, and Stock Market from various institutions such as National Stock Exchange of India Limited and Bombay Stock Exchange. However, the specific months and years of obtaining these certifications are not provided.