With deep founder-side experience and an active network of 50+ angels, Amit steps in to scale SmartFin Capital’s strategic capital advisory across India and global markets.
In a strategic move to expand its capital advisory leadership, Starters’ CFO has appointed Amit Vikram Tripathi to lead Investments and Investment Banking at SmartFin Capital, its investment arm focused on powering founder-led growth with structured fundraising and deal execution.
Amit brings a rare mix of founder empathy, operational experience, and deep network-driven capital access. A former Lead of Corporate Development at Nojoto and long-time startup ecosystem enabler, Amit has actively worked with 50+ angel investors, helping them access high-quality investment opportunities while supporting founders through capital raising, investor alignment, and go-to-market execution.
“Amit understands both sides of the table-he’s advised founders from Day 0 and earned the trust of angels and strategic investors alike,” said Abhishek Gupta, Founder of Starters’ CFO. “His network depth and founder-first mindset make him the ideal leader to scale SmartFin Capital.”
At SmartFin Capital, Amit will head fundraising mandates, secondary transactions, and M&A advisory while deepening the firm’s work with angel syndicates, family offices, and institutional co-investors. His ability to translate startup narratives into structured capital strategies will further strengthen SmartFin’s growing role as a trusted advisor in the venture ecosystem.
This appointment comes as Starters’ CFO expands its presence across India, the USA, Dubai, and Kenya, enabling cross-border deal flow, regional investor partnerships, and full-spectrum financial support for startups operating in both emerging and established markets.
SCFO Angels, the angel network operated by Starters’ CFO, has backed 15+ high-growth startups, including India Accelerator, LeafyBus, Apollo Greens, and Knocksense. With 5+ successful exits and a 5.2x return, its portfolio now exceeds INR 2000 crore in value. With Amit’s leadership, SmartFin Capital will expand syndication partnerships, introduce structured investment products, and offer more institutional-grade capital advisory to fast-growing startups.
“At SmartFin Capital, we’re connecting the right dots at the right time,” said Amit Vikram Tripathi. “Our focus is on enabling founders with capital, speed, and strategic relationships. We partner with them from the first cheque to IPO. With Starters’ CFO’s global footprint, we’re bringing international networks and capital closer to India’s most promising ventures.”
Amit’s addition marks a new chapter in Starters’ CFO’s journey to become the financial growth partner of choice for startups globally-delivering trusted support across VCFO services, fundraising, M&A, and capital strategy.
About Starters’ CFO Starters’ CFO is a full-stack financial services firm that supports startups from incorporation to IPO. With offices and clients across India, the USA, Dubai, and Kenya, the firm provides virtual CFO services, accounting, compliance, fundraising, valuation, and M&A advisory. Its capital-focused arms, SCFO Angels and SmartFin Capital, enable smart capital deployment, co-investment opportunities, and strategic exits for bold entrepreneurs.