FoundArise

FoundArise is India’s premier executive talent advisory, purpose-built for growth-stage founders, VC/PE firms, and investors who refuse to compromise on leadership. We recruit exceptional executive leaders—not seat-fillers, but value-catalysts who fundamentally alter a company’s trajectory. WHO WE SERVE: 1. Growth-Stage Founders (Series A+): You’ve validated the business model. We help you design and execute the leadership architecture required to compound growth over the next decade. 2. Venture Capital & Portfolio Companies: Talent as a strategic multiplier. We evaluate leadership readiness across your portfolio, run searches at scale, and eliminate talent friction to maximize exit valuation. 3. Private Equity & Family Offices: From pre-acquisition diligence to post-close execution, we stress-test the leadership thesis underwriting your investment—and assemble the team to execute it. ROLES WE HIRE: Technology & Core Data: CTO, CPTO, CDO, CISO, Head of Engineering, Head of AI, Data Science Leader Product & Creative Direction: CPO, VP Product, Head of Product, Creative Head Corporate Governance & Strategy: Co-Founder, CEO, COO, CBO, CMO, Head of Sales, Chief of Staff, Founder's Office Commercial Growth & Finance: CFO, Head of Finance, Investor Relations, Legal Counsel Investment & Asset Leadership: Strategy Leader, Investment Analyst, Principal Partners, Fractional Consultant INDUSTRY EXPERTISE: Deep tech, Emerging tech, Fintech, Healthtech, Agritech, Climate tech, Defence tech, SaaS, E-commerce, Consumer, B2B, B2C, D2C, AI native / Agentic AI companies Whether it’s a CXO mandate held in absolute confidence or a leadership architecture conversation — we’d like to hear what you’re solving for. Tell us about the seat that defines your next 24 months.