Sameer has more than 24 years leadership experience in M&A, PE, Corporate Development and full cycle venture portfolio investing - from entry to managing growth and driving exits. Previously used to Head - M&A,PE,Advisory team at SBI Capital Markets and Head - Investment, Portfolio Growth and Exits at The Times of India Group (Bennett Coleman & Co.) Sameer currently is the Founder of Coverpage Ventures, providing strategic and board advisory services (Fractional CXO) to SMEs, companies, in India and overseas. He advises companies on Joint ventures, Divestments, Strategic investments/partnerships and building tuck-in acquisitions while also helping overseas company find a business partner in India. Sameer also works with select early stage and growth startups as the founders counsel and also in building sustainable business while also nurturing his angel investments portfolio. More details at www.coverpagevc.com or follow at - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sameerkarulkar/