Sourav Patra

About Sourav Patra

With over a decade of experience across the C-Suite, I’ve led and advised organizations through high-stakes fundraising, operational transformation, and go-to-market execution. My journey began in finance mastering credit analysis, FP & A, and investor relations but over the years, I’ve grown into a multidimensional business leader with a track record of building and scaling across functions.As CFO and Head of Strategy, I’ve raised over $100Mn in equity and debt capital, including a $30Mn Series A at Xoxoday,$25Mn growth round at Smartworks, and a $50Mn MBO at Ellenbarrie. But my impact extends beyond capital: I’ve built robust financial systems, streamlined operations, driven marketing performance, and aligned sales with strategy always with an eye on sustainable growth and long-term value creation.I’ve served startups, legacy businesses, and family-run enterprises across SaaS, HealthTech, CleanTech, D2C, Manufacturing, Real Estate, Credit Rating, Investor Services and Consumer Goods delivering on mandates that demand both strategic vision and operational rigor. In each, I’ve taken ownership like a founder turning ambiguity into action, and capital into capability.Alongside my leadership roles, I’ve advised multiple ventures and family offices, supporting everything from business modeling and investor readiness to GTM planning and talent structuring. My cross-functional lens helps me see the big picture while executing on the details that move the needle. My core strengths:CEO-style leadership across Finance, Sales, Ops, and StrategyEnd-to-End Fundraising (Equity + Debt), IR, and Board CommsStrategic Finance & FP & A from zero to board-level dashboardsSales + Marketing Alignment designing scalable GTM enginesOperational System Design process, people, performanceSector Agility working seamlessly across high-growth and traditional industriesToday, I’m focused on leading high-impact ventures, where capital meets complexity, and where strategy, execution, and leadership converge.Let’s connect if you’re looking for a sharp, execution-driven leader ready to build, scale, and transform.

Experience

1. Strategy Consultant

   Sahil Kochhar

   Jul 2025 — Present · Noida, IN

   Driving strategic growth and business planning for a luxury fashion brand across expansion, partnerships, commercial structuring, and operating priorities.

Education

• Globsyn Business School

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance

  2012 — 2014

• Harvard Business School Online

  Entrepreneurship Essential, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

  2017 — 2017

• University of Calcutta

  Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.H), Accounting and Finance

  2009 — 2012

Skills

• Communication
• Intellectually Curious
• Hardworking
• Microsoft Excel
• Analysis
• Team Management
• Smart