Bengaluru-based consulting and advisory startup Kayess Square has raised ₹10 crore in a pre-Series A funding round, strengthening its plans to scale operations and expand its service offerings across India. The investment round was led by Vakil Housing and saw participation from a group of seasoned angel investors, including Parthasarathy NS, Ramakrishna, Umashankar, Raveen Sastry, Vadiraj Katti, Suresh Pillay, and Anand Narayanan.
The fresh capital comes at a crucial phase for the company as it looks to deepen its presence in India’s growing startup and mid-market advisory ecosystem. Kayess Square plans to use the funds to strengthen its team, enhance advisory depth, and support increasing client demand across finance, governance, and transaction-related services.
Building a Scalable Consulting Platform
Founded in 2017 by Sathya Pramod and Shivadutt Bannanje, Kayess Square has steadily positioned itself as a specialised advisory firm catering to startups, growth-stage companies, and investors. The firm focuses on offering integrated solutions across finance, governance, compliance, taxation, and business transactions, helping organisations navigate complex regulatory and financial challenges.
Over the years, the company has worked with businesses at different stages of their lifecycle, starting from early incorporation and fundraising support to structured advisory for scaling, acquisitions, and governance strengthening. Its client-centric approach and domain-focused expertise have helped it gain traction in a market where demand for professional advisory services continues to rise.
Wide Range of Advisory Services
Kayess Square’s service portfolio includes CFO advisory, mergers and acquisitions support, financial and tax due diligence, valuation, risk management, tax advisory, and secretarial compliance services. The company has also developed a fractional CFO model, enabling startups and growing businesses to access senior finance leadership without full-time overheads.
Additionally, the firm assists companies with contract advisory, corporate structuring, tax planning, and regulatory compliance, making it a one-stop advisory partner for founders and management teams. This comprehensive offering has allowed Kayess Square to serve clients across sectors such as technology, manufacturing, consumer businesses, and professional services.
Strengthening Expertise and Market Reach
The fundraising follows a period of steady operational growth for the company. Kayess Square has completed thousands of advisory engagements and supported a wide base of clients over the years. In 2025, the firm further expanded its capabilities through the acquisition of the tax compliance and advisory arm of Consark Advisory Services LLP, strengthening its expertise in both direct and indirect taxation.
With the new funding, Kayess Square plans to hire senior professionals, invest in internal systems, and expand selectively into key business hubs. The leadership team aims to build an institution-led consulting firm that combines deep technical expertise with practical, execution-focused advice.
Significance for India’s Startup and SME Ecosystem
Kayess Square’s funding highlights the increasing importance of specialised advisory firms in India’s evolving startup landscape. As businesses face tighter compliance norms, complex fundraising structures, and higher expectations on governance, demand for reliable consulting partners has grown steadily.
By focusing on finance-led and governance-driven advisory, Kayess Square is well placed to support founders, promoters, and investors as they navigate growth and scale responsibly. The company’s expansion plans signal confidence in the long-term potential of India’s professional services market.
With a strengthened balance sheet and renewed focus on talent and execution, Kayess Square is preparing for its next phase of growth while continuing to support businesses in making informed and sustainable decisions.