Isha Samant Email and Phone Number
I am an Investment Banking Associate with Ostara Advisors, India's first investment bank focused on electric mobility and sustainability. My academic journey includes pursuing the Young India Fellowship from Ashoka University and completing my B.Com from Mumbai University. I have also cleared the first 2 levels of the CA examination, along with my CA traineeship.I embarked on my impact investing journey at Waterfield Advisors, a wealth management firm, where I delved into a world of evaluating Venture Capital Funds and exploring innovative blended finance models. While at IIM Calcutta Innovation Park, I spearheaded a dynamic initiative, meticulously mapping out a network of over 2000 potential investors tailored to the diverse needs of startups within their portfolio. This immersive experience fine-tuned my prowess in sourcing lucrative deals and fostering strong investor relationships. Formerly at Dhruva Advisors, my responsibilities revolved around overseeing indirect tax compliance (with the newly introduced GST) for prominent listed pharmaceutical companies.My aim remains to direct resources towards startups driving innovation in India. I am absolutely thrilled you stopped by, and hey, how about a virtual cup of tea? —robust, slightly bitter, and invigorating, guaranteed to wake you up rather roughly! ☕😄
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Investment Banking AssociateOstara Advisors Dec 2023 - PresentBengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaIndia’s First Climate-Tech Investment BankFounded in 2015 by Vasudha Madhavan, Founder & CEO, Ostara Advisors has established itself as India’s first specialized Climate-Tech investment banking firm, dedicated to fostering sustainable growth through strategic financial solutions. With an unwavering commitment to the planet's future, Ostara Advisors is at the forefront of climate-tech sectors, including Electric Mobility, providing growth capital raising and M&A solutions to climate-positive businesses. By taking a thought-leadership approach, the firm has positioned itself as a leader in institutionalizing fundraising for the Indian sustainability ecosystem. As India's first investment bank with a focus on Electric Mobility & Decarbonisation, Ostara Advisors has successfully closed some of the most notable deals that have been landmark milestones in the industry.
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Impact Investing And Philanthropy InternWaterfield Advisors Oct 2023 - Dec 2023Worli, Maharashtra, IndiaI had an incredible opportunity to work in Waterfield's Philanthropy and Impact Investing Department. My role involved collaborating with HNIs to structure their philanthropic efforts and evaluating impact funds, focusing on relationship building and bringing structure to unstructured initiatives. -
Research Analyst - Management ConsultingEgon Zehnder Jul 2022 - Feb 2023Egon Zehnder is a globally leading Executive Search, Board Consulting, and Leadership Strategy Services consultancy.I am very grateful to have worked in the executive search industry and solved problem statements for clients by finding leaders with experience and motivation to resolve challenges like digital expansion, and geographic and cultural barriers. I got to meet incredible mentors who contributed to my growth. Notable Project: Determining an e-commerce head for a 1400 Cr USD+ dairy player -
Project ConsultantIim Calcutta Innovation Park Oct 2021 - Jul 2022IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP) is an incubator established under the aegis of IIM Calcutta with 350+ startups currently in its portfolio.While studying full-time at Ashoka University, I was selected for a fund-raising project with IIMCIP. It gave us the unique opportunity to create a comprehensive list of investors and connect them with the startups in IIMCIP's portfolio. -
YatriJagriti Yatra Nov 2021 - Jan 2022Jagriti Yatra is an ambitious train journey of discovery and transformation that takes hundreds of India's highly motivated youth, on a 15-day, 8000 km national odyssey to meet the role models - social and business entrepreneurs - of the country. The vision of Jagriti is 'building India through enterprise'. With an alumni network of 7000+ yatris, there are 1500+ startups associated with the Yatra. This was a fabulous opportunity to spend time with inspiring people and discuss ideas about entrepreneurship and develop business models based on that. I took the initiative in summarizing the learnings of the journey in the magazine 'Yatra Saar'. -
Article TraineeDhruva Advisors Llp Aug 2018 - Sep 2020Mumbai Area, IndiaDhruva Advisors is a Tier 1 tax consulting firm consistently recognised as the “India Tax Firm of the Year” at the ITR Asia Tax Awards (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 & 2021).I completed the remaining two years of my three-year apprenticeship period at this firm in the indirect taxation department. I handled the GST tax compliance of clients with a robust team and participated in GST litigation and advisory assignments.Notable project: Conducting GST Audit of a Rs 500 Cr+ pharma company -
Article TraineeYogesh Sovani And Associates, Aug 2017 - Jul 2018Mumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaAs required by The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, a continuous full time (45 hours /week) apprenticeship was undertaken under a Practicing Chartered Accountant. I built my expertise and skills around Accounting, Direct and Indirect Tax compliances, and Statutory Audits.
Isha Samant Education Details
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Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies -
Accounting And Finance -
O (Highest Grade) -
Accountancy, Economics, Mathematics -
Vpm'S Sou. A. K. Joshi English Medium SchoolSsc 94.36%
Frequently Asked Questions about Isha Samant
What company does Isha Samant work for?
Isha Samant works for Ostara Advisors
What is Isha Samant's role at the current company?
Isha Samant's current role is Investment Banking Associate @Ostara Advisors | Ashoka University.
What schools did Isha Samant attend?
Isha Samant attended Young India Fellowship At Ashoka University, The Institute Of Chartered Accountants Of India, University Of Mumbai, Parle Tilak Vidyalaya Associations Mulund College Of Commerce Sarojini Naidu Road Mulund West Mumbai 400 080, Vpm's Sou. A. K. Joshi English Medium School.
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