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Expertise:                           centered on knowledge in subject     identifies the dearth of quality
                                             matter and strategic advisory.”      financial advisory and talent
        The services of Spice Route                                               pool. “With India taking the next
        Finance can be broadly classified    Benefiting clients:                  wave of global growth, driven by
        into two types-CFO services,                                              Startups, MSMEs & SMEs, we
        business consultancy services.       Spice Route Finance work             feel good financial advisory and
        CFO offers are quite flexible and    is founded on a thorough             leadership is the need of the hour,
        engagement models range from         understanding of every client’s      and we are well poised to steer the
        being a mentor / board advisor for   unique business context, broader     growth story of Indian business to
        start-ups, a growth partner for late-  industry dynamics and the          the next level,”
        stage firms, and a steering force for   macroeconomic environment.
        formid size firms. SRF’s market      Operating across India and APAC      Quick facts:
        advisory services are pragmatic      as one integrated, multifunctional
        in nature, with each product         team, we bring tailor made           Company name: Spice route
        helping companies uncover            solutions and the best of Spice      finance
        the businesses ‘ hidden value.       Route to each client. We work with   Management: Sriram
        Although there are some regular      our clients as partners. Together    Chidambaram
        deals in this region, the scope and   we develop clear, actionable plans,
        width of the bid modifications       and support end- to-end execution    Founding year: 2016
        vary based on the size of the        of those plans to drive bottom-
        company and the demand               line impact. We have worked with     Office location: Bengaluru
        strength. There are few proactive    leading SMEs and startups in many
        financial planning, analyses of      strategic and operational areas.     Company strength: 1-10
        sales and competitiveness, cash      Ahead of the Curve:                  Website: http://spiceroutefinance.
        flow and forecasts, performance                                           com
        management programs. Sriram          Team Spice Route sees a huge
        states, “Our CFO resources are       opportunity in India where it


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