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Rohit Chanana — Founder & Managing Partner · Sarcha Advisors · Gurgaon, Haryana, India.
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My Journey of Growth, Values, and ImpactWith over 37 years of professional experience, I have had the privilege of working with some of India’s most iconic business houses. My 25 transformative years with the Hero Group (Munjals), along with impactful roles at Ranbaxy and Escorts, have shaped my expertise in trust-building, leadership, and value creation . Leadership Across Diverse DomainsMy career spans a diverse array of roles in investments, treasury, fundraising, corporate finance, M&A, organizational culture building, and family office trusted insider. Key achievements include: • Spearheaded the acquisition of Honda’s 26% stake in the JV with Hero at 50% discount, a landmark deal. • Led debt financing for the acquisition of Honda stake , secured equity investments from Bain Capital and GIC Singapore for stake in Hero MotoCorp • Played a pivotal role in two amicable family realignments within the Munjal family. • Recognized by Business Standard for managing one of India’s best-run treasuries. • Managed a $100 million GDR issuance for Ranbaxy and executed a $200 million overseas investment for Hero Enterprise • Engaged in establishment and dissolution of strategic JVs, including those with Ergo (Munich Re) and Daimler. • Turnaround of Heroites within three months
. Drove a 5x exit . • Led the secondary transaction of 5% promoter ownership in Hero MotoCorp . • Led evaluations for Hero Group’s entry into renewable energyVersion 2.0: Purpose-Driven GrowthEarly 2019 ,
I embarked on a mission to empower entrepreneurship and foster impactful relationships driven by the purpose of staying happy and spreading happiness , guided by my core values. Key Contributions in Version 2.0: • Angel Investor: Invested in 60+ startups across diverse sectors, engaging with 500+ founders . • Guru and Dost: Serve as a trusted dost , inspiring moonshot thinking while being a sounding board for strategic clarity to founders • Thought Leader: Share life lessons, around startup and family office insights, through blogs and posts • Recognition: Featured by Forbes India (2020)and Fortune India (2021) list
of angel investorsMy philosophy of “DilSe Investing,” prioritizes the stories, aspirations, and values of founders over metrics alone as ideas evolve into impactfulWritten two with gratitude and blessings of my parents , gurus and dosts , to repay my Rishi Rin (debt of knowledge) and spark 10 million smiles . First being Dil Se Dost , and second book Dil se Family Office , both available on AmazonRepay
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Founder & Managing PartnerCurrent
Sarcha Advisors · Gurugram
Mar 2019 – Present
I am the Founder of Sarcha Advisors and an early-stage investor. Through multiple investment entities, I have invested in more than 60 startups and met over 500 founders. Every interaction is an opportunity to learn. I engage selectively, and I value a relationship built on trust and a genuine alignment of values between the founder, the business and me. I see my role as a Dost—someone who listens, reflects and offers perspective when it can help. Forbes India recognised me among its top ten angel investors in 2020. Fortune India included me among its top 100 angel investors in an article dated 9 February 2022. I enjoy writing books and sharing reflections on Substack and LinkedIn. My books include Dil Se Dost and Dil Se Family Office. Through my investing, writing and conversations, I hope to spark ten million smiles and reflections.
President Strategy and Finance
Hero Corporate Service · Delhi, India
Dec 1994 – Mar 2019
My experience spans family office investing and governance, business leadership, business turnarounds, long-term growth strategy and the monetisation of investments. I have worked with businesses on corporate finance, capital raising, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic realignments. This has included helping business owners think through growth choices, ownership structures, partnerships and how capital can support the building of enduring businesses. During my nearly 25 years at Hero, I had the opportunity to work with close to 20 members of the family across three generations. That experience taught me the power and value of Dosti, gratitude, humility, curiosity and resilience. These values continue to shape how I build relationships and approach difficult decisions. I have also been involved in complex realignments with joint venture partners and within business families. These situations call for more than financial or legal solutions. They require clarity about interests, fair processes, trust and respect for the relationships involved. In my work with family offices and founders, I bring a long-term perspective to investment decisions, governance, business continuity and the alignment of capital with a family’s values and aspirations. Many of these lived experiences and reflections are shared in my books, Dil Se Dost and Dil Se Family Office.
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Core Values – Foundation for leaving a Legacy
You can write your destiny - My thoughts
Expressing Gratitude My Way
Many thanks for your best wishes on 21st Anniversary with Hero Group
Emerging trends that will make people happier
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