Kayess Square, a specialized finance, risk, governance, and transaction advisory firm, has successfully raised ₹10 crore in a pre-Series A funding round. The investment was led by Vakil Housing, with participation from a notable group of industry veterans including Parthasarathy NS, Ramakrishna, Umashankar, Raveen Sastry, Vadiraj Katti, Suresh Pillay, and Anand Narayanan.

The capital infusion marks a significant milestone for the Bengaluru-based firm as it seeks to institutionalize its advisory platform in an increasingly complex global regulatory landscape.

Strengthening the Core: CFO and M&A Advisory

The proceeds from this round are earmarked for several strategic initiatives, primarily:

• Practice Expansion: Strengthening core areas such as M&A advisory, due diligence, and risk management.

• Talent Acquisition: Attracting top-tier professionals to deepen domain expertise.

• Geographic Growth: Selectively expanding into key business hubs to better serve a growing client base.

A Modern Approach to Governance and Law

Founded in 2017 by Sathya Pramod and Shivadutt Bannanje, Kayess Square operates at the unique intersection of finance, governance, transactions, and law. The firm has carved a niche by supporting businesses through every stage of their lifecycle—from early institutionalization and capital raising to scaling complex operations.

Their comprehensive service suite includes:

• Fractional CFO Platform: Providing high-level financial leadership for growth-stage companies.

• Transaction Support: Specialized expertise in valuations, tax structuring, and legal contract management.

• Compliance: Direct and indirect tax capabilities, alongside corporate secretarial services.

Momentum and Market Position

Kayess Square’s growth trajectory has been bolstered by strategic consolidation. In 2025, the firm acquired the tax compliance and advisory division of Consark Advisory Services LLP, significantly enhancing its tax practice. To date, the company has executed over 4,000 projects for more than 100 clients, ranging from high-growth startups to institutional investors.

“The proceeds will be used to strengthen our core practice areas and enhance the quality of our advisory services,” the company stated in a press release, emphasizing its goal to build a scaled, institution-led platform.

By: Vanshika Tayal