Sumit Gilitwala

About Sumit Gilitwala

Sumit Gilitwala is an Innovation Consultant with Merak Capital, an investment firm focused on technology opportunities across multiple stages and industries. Merak specializes in alternative asset classes such as venture capital, private equity, credit financing, and special projects.Previously, he has built Asia\'s leading FinTech Lab at Cedar-IBSi FinTech Lab and was a part of the Investment Team at Cedar-IBSi Capital.He is an Emerging Technology, Fintech, Insurtech, and start-up aficionado. An economics postgraduate and management graduate, he has gained experience in Fintech consulting, market research, and venture capital investments. He has worked with clients across India, Vietnam, and the Middle East and helped in digital transformation and solving critical business problems through advisory and strategic partnerships. Earlier, he was part of the Digital Transformation Team at Ageas Federal Life Insurance as a Manager - Digital Ecosystem. Within a short span, he championed the Account Aggregator use-case for Life Insurance and conceptualized the embedded insurance partnership for life insurance. In the past, he was with Startup Réseau as Head of Fintech Initiatives and set up the fintech business for the firm, focused on corporate innovation programs, conferences and community building, an accelerator, and market access programs.He has also worked with MEDICI - Global Fintech Market Network, where he lead fintech innovation programs across South-East Asia and India. He has also worked with Zone Startups India to set up corporate accelerator programs for clients across India. Working with different teams, he has built expertise in business strategy, program management, market research, economic and financial research, business and product strategy, client strategy and client delivery, business model innovation, and B2B Partnership. If interested in sharing knowledge, one may reach out via email (g••••••••@gmail.com).

Experience

1. Senior Associate

   Merak Capital

   Aug 2025 — Present · Riyadh, SA

   Merak Capital is an investment firm focused on technology opportunities across multiple stages and industries.Merak is built on deep technology research and understanding, staying at the forefront of digital trends, and finding investment opportunities that are aligned with adoption cycles from different sectors, locally, regionally, and globally. The firm aims to partner with the builders of tomorrow in leading technological transformations, unlocking new markets and opportunities for growth, where innovation, fueled by the entrepreneurial spirit, shapes our future.Merak specializes in alternative asset classes such as venture capital, private equity, credit financing, and special projects. The firm is licensed by the Capital Market Authority of Saudi Arabia and was founded in 2018 by Saudi nationals with extensive experience in technology and investments.

Education

• University of Mumbai

  Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS), Finance

• Symbiosis School of Economics

  MSc Economics, International Trade

Skills

• Interviews
• Capital Markets
• Investments
• Public Relations
• Business Strategy
• Corporate Finance
• Talent Acquisition
• Social Media
• Strategic Planning
• Finance
• Consolidated Financial Statements
• Presentation Skills
• Financial Analysis
• Portfolio Management
• Market Research
• Negotiation
• Microsoft Office
• Financial Market Research
• Marketing Communications
• Economic Research
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Financial Modeling
• Financial Services
• Crm
• Fundamental Analysis
• Customer Relations
• Employee Engagement
• Public Speaking
• Youth Entrepreneurship
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Customer Service
• Leadership
• Analysis
• Teamwork
• Team Management
• International Trade
• Business Development
• Strategy
• Marketing Strategy
• Analytical Reasoning