OUR TEAM
ADVISORS
Jagdish Mitra is an entrepreneur shaping the future of Generative AI services with over 30 years of leadership experience. Formerly Chief Strategy & Growth Officer at Tech Mahindra, he played a key role in scaling its business from $140M to $7B, driving large global deals, alliances, and market expansion.
Mr. Mitra previously founded CanvasM (a Tech Mahindra–Motorola JV) and now leads HumanizeTech.ai, a next-gen IT company building AI-driven platforms to accelerate enterprise software deployment by up to 30%.
Beyond business, Mr. Mitra serves on boards including NSDC, Gramax (GMR Group), and IIIT Himachal, and has been part of NASSCOM and FICCI councils. He actively mentors startups, especially in B2B and MedTech, and is passionate about youth development through his Jishnu Football Foundation.
He holds an MCA from Birla Institute of Technology and an MBA from the University of Westminster, London.
Jivendu Biswas is a technologist and transformation leader with over 27 years of experience driving innovation and digital reinvention across global enterprises and ventures. He has led AI solutions and Generative AI adoption at Accenture and Wipro, shaping transformation programs in healthcare, insurance, pharma, and financial services.
Key contributions include:
• Built a 20M+ member Medicare Advantage SaaS platform in the U.S.
• Developed an AI-driven pharmacovigilance engine with 50%+ productivity gains
• Created a Conversational AI SME assistant improving efficiency by 30%+
• Designed a Knowledge Graph-powered operations fabric redefining enterprise knowledge management
Earlier, he founded and scaled ACE Solutions, serving 300+ clients before a successful acquisition.
An alumnus of IIM Bangalore, with a background in Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering and certification in Product Management (AIPMM, USA), Mr. Biswas is recognized for his expertise in AI transformation, platform strategy, and digital business models.
As a Board Advisor to iliant, he brings strategic insight to technology-led transformation, helping clients navigate disruption, scale innovation, and unlock enterprise value.
MANAGEMENT TEAM
With over 25 years of experience in Investment Banking and Institutional Research, Udit Mitra has built a distinguished career advising clients on fundraising, mergers & acquisitions, equity research, and valuations. His expertise spans the financial services, consumer, and technology sectors, where he has successfully led transactions exceeding USD 3 billion in value.
Before founding Iliant Capital Advisors, Udit held senior leadership positions at Morgan Stanley, PwC, MAPE Advisory, and Baker Tilly DHC, where he was deeply involved in strategic advisory, capital raising, and cross-border deal execution. His breadth of experience across global institutions and entrepreneurial ventures gives him a unique perspective on both corporate and emerging business landscapes.
Beyond his professional achievements, Udit is a regular speaker at startup forums and industry bodies, where he shares insights on investment and growth trends.
Lokesh Rajkotia brings over a decade of experience in corporate finance, specializing in growth equity and mergers & acquisitions (M&A) advisory. He has worked extensively with clients across the Technology, Business Services, and Consumer sectors, helping founders, investors, and leadership teams navigate strategic inflection points with clarity and confidence.
At Iliant Capital, Lokesh plays a pivotal role in driving the firm’s advisory efforts, guiding clients through complex transactions that align with their long-term growth ambitions. Since joining the firm in 2020, he has been instrumental in structuring and executing deals that create lasting value.
Before joining Iliant in 2020, he worked with a boutique financial advisory firm focused on valuation and growth capital mandates. A Chartered Accountant and CFA Level II candidate, Lokesh blends analytical precision with strategic insight.