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Nayan Gala

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JPIN

London, UK

Nayan Gala

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Nayan’s Biography

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Nayan Gala is the Founder of JPIN - the world's most trusted start-up investment bank working across emerging markets - India, Africa, Middle East, Latin America, Israel, Singapore, US & Europe. Based in London, he is responsible for overseeing activities related to business improvement, expansion, operation cost optimisation, financial modelling, and mentoring exceptional founders in creating global giants and decacorns ($10Bn valuation businesses).

Nayan is a leading angel investor in early-stage businesses and a venture capitalist with over a decade of experience in leadership, strategy, and business development. Previously, he has a demonstrated history of working with diverse sectors like energy, healthcare, media, and real estate while serving leadership roles in multiple eminent organisations, including Rolls Royce, Siemens Energy and Automations, Wood Group and many more.

His unwavering determination, voracious appetite for taking risks, and persistent dedication enabled him to unlock several astounding achievements. EICBI honored him on its 40 Under 40 India's Young Leader... Nayan Gala is the Founder of JPIN - the world's most trusted start-up investment bank working across emerging markets - India, Africa, Middle East, Latin America, Israel, Singapore, US & Europe. Based in London, he is responsible for overseeing activities related to business improvement, expansion, operation cost optimisation, financial modelling, and mentoring exceptional founders in creating global giants and decacorns ($10Bn valuation businesses).

Nayan is a leading angel investor in early-stage businesses and a venture capitalist with over a decade of experience in leadership, strategy, and business development. Previously, he has a demonstrated history of working with diverse sectors like energy, healthcare, media, and real estate while serving leadership roles in multiple eminent organisations, including Rolls Royce, Siemens Energy and Automations, Wood Group and many more.

His unwavering determination, voracious appetite for taking risks, and persistent dedication enabled him to unlock several astounding achievements. EICBI honored him on its 40 Under 40 India's Young Leader List of 2020.

By leveraging his unmatched skills and years of experience in startup mentoring, angel investing, market research, management, business development, marketing strategy, and marketing & financial analysis, Nayan believes JPIN can become the largest modern-day silk route globally while connecting the UK with emerging and established markets.

Nayan is an ardent sports lover especially cricket and football. He is a certified football coach for grassroots teams in the UK. moreless

Nayan’s Newsfeed

CNBC TV

Nayan Gala & Gaurav Singh discuss JPIN's Strategic Funds

JPIN co-founders, Nayan Gala and Gaurav Singh, discuss JPIN’s two recently launched funds to promote startups in emerging markets.

Business Standard

JPIN launches funds worth $150 mn to promote startups in India, worldwide

JPIN Founder Nayan Gala says the fund will ensure that investors are given the opportunity to back stable enterprises while small and medium enterprises will gain access to global capital.

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Nayan’s Background

JPIN

Founder

2012 - Present

London, UK

JPIN is the world's most trusted startup investment bank, working across global emerging markets. Headquartered in London with an investor base of over 2000+ UHNIs and global family offices, their integrated approach offers funding, mentorship, and a network of Industry Leaders, Family Offices & Seasoned Angel Investors to young entrepreneurs looking to grow their businesses into multiple regions.

Venture Catalysts

Managing Partner

Jan 2019 - Mar 2022

Mumbai, IN

Venture Catalysts is India’s biggest investment incubator. The start-up developer aids in the growth and development of businesses by providing entrepreneurs with information, capital and networking opportunities.

9Unicorns

Venture Partner & Director

Jan 2020 - Feb 2022

Mumbai, IN

9Unicorns is an accelerator company that helps start-up businesses grow and develop. It largely invests in seed-stage businesses.

Siemens AG

Strategy & Business Development

Dec 2014 - Mar 2015

London, UK

Siemens is a leading multinational technology and industrial manufacturing corporation founded in Berlin in 1847. Its business focus is broad in scope, and includes healthcare, industry and infrastructure.

Rolls-Royce Holdings plc

Strategy & Business Development

Sep 2011 - Nov 2014

London, UK

Rolls-Royce is a leading engineering corporation specialising in propulsion systems and power. It has three business operations: Civil Aerospace, Power Systems and Defence.

Wood

Strategic Marketing

May 2008 - Sep 2011

Aberdeen, UK

Wood is one of the most prominent consulting and engineering corporations in the world. The company focuses on the built environment and energy. It aims to provide solutions to the most pressing challenges across the globe.

Nalco Champion

Marketing Executive

Jun 2007 - May 2008

Aberdeen, UK

Nalco Champion is an Ecolab company comprised of Nalco Water and ChampionX. It provides products and services to oil and gas businesses across the globe.

Aberdeen City Council

Marketing Assistant

Jan 2007 - Jun 2007

Aberdeen, UK

Aberdeen City Council delivers local government services in Aberdeen and provides the city with a wide variety of employment opportunities.

LK Housing

Founder

Sep 2006 - Present

London, UK

LK Housing is one of the most well-established real-estate businesses in Mumbai, and now spans the globe. It focuses on re-sale properties, new developments and those still under construction.

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Nayan’s Gallery

Media

JPIN eyes $50 mn fundraise to invest in cleantech space

Mar 2022

JPIN, the global startup investment bank, hopes to raise $50 million to help startups in the cleantech space expand their operations.

JPIN invests in The Social Loan Company

Nov 2021

JPIN founder Nayan Gala looks forward to supporting The Social Loan Company on its journey of expansion and growth.

Interviews

JPIN Founders on CNBC TV18 StartUp Street

May 2022

JPIN founders Nayan Gala and Gaurav Singh discuss the launch of two new strategic funds with a combined value of US$ 150 million on CNBC TV18.

Venture Capitalists Nayan Gala & Gaurav Singh discuss their company, JPIN

Interview

Dec 2018

Globalise-Asian is a podcast aimed at Asian communities across the globe. In this episode start-up founders and venture capitalists Nayan Gala and Gaurav Singh talk about their company, JSIN Venture Catalysts.

Awards & Endorsements

Europe India Centre for Business & Industry

Top 40 Under 40 Europe India Leaders

2020

Nayan Gala was named as one of the Top 40 Under 40 Europe India Leaders in 2020, an initiative of the Europe India Centre for Business & Industry which recognises the contributions of young leaders in fostering India-EU and India-UK relations.

Specialist Courses

London School of Business & Finance

2014

Postgraduate Certificate in Finance, Corporate Finance & Private Equity

Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research

2004

Diploma in Marketing & Strategy, Business Management, Marketing & Related Support Services

Nayan’s Education

Robert Gordon University

Master of Science, International Marketing

2005 - 2006

Khalsa College Amritsar

Bachelor of Management Studies, International Marketing & Finance