Piyush Bhandari

IMC Group (Andersen Global) - Managing Partner CEO @Xponential.digital - Global Zoho (Premium Partner), Manage Engine | Angel Investor | Philanthropist - Social Venture Partners | Advisory Board - Madras Seva Sadan

📍 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India🔄 Updated September 2026💼 5 investments📅 10 years investing🗓 Last invested Jul 2018𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
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Board Member
Jul 2018
Chai Kings founded by BON FRESH FOOD PRIVATE LIMITED currently serves in Chennai with six outlets in the city. The sole purpose of the company is to provide high-quality tea with top class service and give a wholesome experience to tea lovers. Besides serving different types of tea (milk, black, ice) they also give out lip-smacking savories to make every sip more delightful. At Chai Kings, their passion to serve better keeps growing. They keep striving to widen every customer smile and are constantly reinventing themselves to set higher standards in the industry.
Angel Investor
May 2017
One of Indias foremost Angel Networks. Fostering Entrepreneurship. Mentoring Entrepreneurs. Nurturing Ambitions. The Chennai Angels (TCA), formerly known as Chennai Entrepreneurship Trust Fund, was established in November 2007 with the objective of fostering Entrepreneurship with prime focus on nurturing and mentoring new generation entrepreneurs. Aspiring entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas often fumble to translate thoughts into commercially viable ventures. These teething troubles could be attributed to inadequate awareness in taking the ideas forward or paucity of funds. In an effort to help these young minds, a group of prominent successful entrepreneurs came forward to form a consortium called The Chennai Entrepreneurship Trust Fund in Nov 2007, which is now The Chennai Angels (TCA). TCA are a Group of successful leaders who have successfully built, run and in many cases exited enterprises across multiple domains and industries and help entrepreneurs build and grow their ventures and enterprises into success stories.
Angel Investor
May 2017
One of Indias foremost Angel Networks. Fostering Entrepreneurship. Mentoring Entrepreneurs. Nurturing Ambitions. The Chennai Angels (TCA), formerly known as Chennai Entrepreneurship Trust Fund, was established in November 2007 with the objective of fostering Entrepreneurship with prime focus on nurturing and mentoring new generation entrepreneurs. Aspiring entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas often fumble to translate thoughts into commercially viable ventures. These teething troubles could be attributed to inadequate awareness in taking the ideas forward or paucity of funds. In an effort to help these young minds, a group of prominent successful entrepreneurs came forward to form a consortium called The Chennai Entrepreneurship Trust Fund in Nov 2007, which is now The Chennai Angels (TCA). TCA are a Group of successful leaders who have successfully built, run and in many cases exited enterprises across multiple domains and industries and help entrepreneurs build and grow their ventures and enterprises into success stories.
Board Member
Jul 2016
Welcome to CPA Associates International Inc. a global association of independent accountancy practices. Globally we currently have members in 60 countries and are continually expanding. Founded over 50 years ago we are one of the top 10 associations for accounting professionals. Key member benefits include: - The opportunity to form a multi-national network for your clients in a cost effective and low risk way - A year round programme of activities including meetings, seminars, conferences and member surveys to enable information sharing and networking - Best practice guidance and continuing CPD - In many countries we offer exclusivity to members, in countries where there are multiple members we support these members to work closely together for mutual benefit Benedict Verstaen, Belgium “The driving force behind our decision to join CPAAI was the fact that more and more of our clients want to do business around the world. As a tax advisor, it is vital to have an international network to work with. We have the flexibility to put our client in contact with other members or contact them directly to ask for advice”. Get in touch: New members are always welcome, For more information, please contact Michael Parness (mparness@cpaai.com).
Experience · 10 entries
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2026
Partner
Jun 2026
SVP India is a community of compassionate and accomplished individuals working towards an equitable India through structured engagement with NGOs. We have a diverse peer network of more than 600 individuals (partners) across 8 major cities in India, whose time, expertise, and connections are leveraged to create a multiplier effect for our enlisted NGOs. SVP India has a well-thought-out approach to philanthropy where we carefully assess and onboard credible NGOs, ensuring that our support goes where its needed the most. Collaborating actively with these non-profits, our partners gain a deeper understanding of the social sector. We have worked closely with over 100 NGOs and our partners have already contributed over 25,000 hours of their time towards building the scale and capacity of these organizations. Nearly 90% of our partners have been associated with us for over 5 years, a testament to their deep sense of fulfilment in their philanthropic journey, contributing in sectors like Healthcare, Disability, Women’s Empowerment, Employment, Waste Management, Education & Youth, and Sustainable Environment. We invest in a collaborative solution, so those with a common cause can align their efforts and go further together. In essence, SVP India is where engagement transforms lives. We are committed to fostering social change through strategic giving, empowering non-profits, and building a strong community of philanthropists who learn, grow, and create a ripple effect to bring about a positive shift.
2022
Co-Founder & CEO
Nov 2022
xponential digital develops business solutions that drive digital transformation at an accelerated pace. Many world organizations have utilized our services to achieve their milestones through improved customer experience, global risk management and business operations. Our team prides itself on a work environment that promotes continuous improvement and utilizing the most out of our partners’ resources to deliver solutions at highly competitive prices. In short, we work smart and we work fast, without ever compromising on the quality. To deliver the best solutions to our customers, we have partnered with global leaders in workflow automation.
Founder/CEO
Apr 2022
At Xpansa, we bridge the gap between global ambition and local execution, helping enterprises unlock the full potential of Indias capability ecosystem. We work closely with organizations to establish and scale Global Capability Centers in India that combine the right talent, processes, and operational structure. Whether youre entering India for the first time or looking to scale an existing presence, we help you build with confidence and grow sustainably. Our engagement models are designed to match where you are in your journey: GCC as a Service: Flexible workforce, on your terms Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT): Build locally, transfer confidently Managed Teams: Your extended team, fully managed We help clients build scalable operating models, strengthen delivery capabilities, and drive long-term transformation through digital, AI, and process innovation. Whether youre a fast-growing startup or an established enterprise, Xpansa gives you the structure, talent, and expertise to expand into India: faster, smarter, and with lower risk.
2020
Co-Founder and CEO
Mar 2020
As a global Cloud based AI and IoT Solutions company powered by leading Cloud partners, Cognilytic is enabling companies to embark on their digital transformations. Cognilytic is building AI accelerators that will be easy to implement based on a company’s existing workloads. Armed with its consulting and training solutions, Cognilytic aims to provide you with contextualized, industry proven and most importantly data driven insights thanks to our deep embedded industry, ML & DL expertise.
2018
Board Member
Jul 2018
Chai Kings founded by BON FRESH FOOD PRIVATE LIMITED currently serves in Chennai with six outlets in the city. The sole purpose of the company is to provide high-quality tea with top class service and give a wholesome experience to tea lovers. Besides serving different types of tea (milk, black, ice) they also give out lip-smacking savories to make every sip more delightful. At Chai Kings, their passion to serve better keeps growing. They keep striving to widen every customer smile and are constantly reinventing themselves to set higher standards in the industry.
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2016–2018 · 5 investments
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