Sadique Hussain

Investment professional with 10+ years of experience across private equity, venture capital, mergers & acquisitions, corporate strategy, business transformation, and capital raising. Currently a Partner at Calculus Defence Funds, focused on investments in defence, aerospace, and deep-tech. Previously, I was a founding member of the investment team at Haldiram’s Nagpur Family Office, where I deployed capital across high-growth startups, delivered a portfolio IRR of ~30%, and led strategic investments, M&A transactions, and value creation initiatives. My career began in business strategy and operations across manufacturing, consumer, hospitality, and technology sectors, where I led growth initiatives, business turnarounds, go-to-market strategies, operational excellence programs, and board-level transformation projects. I am passionate about partnering with founders, management teams, and investors to build scalable businesses, create sustainable value, and drive long-term growth.