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CA Nishant P Soni
Founder · Nishant Soni & Associates · nsaa.in
Strategic finance & valuations
CA Nishant P Soni
Chartered Accountant and Registered Valuer helping founders, boards and investors build finance functions that can sustain growth, withstand diligence and support strategic decisions.
Nishant is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (2012), a Registered Valuer (IBBI – Securities & Financial Assets, 2019), Certified Valuer (ICAI, 2014) and holds a Diploma in IFRS from ACCA, UK (2015).
Over the last decade, he has led Nishant Soni & Associates (NSAA) as a valuation-led, tech-savvy practice working with promoters, investors and boards. He has contributed to ICAI forums on MSME, startups and valuations.
Professional journey (summary)
Articled assistant at SMMP & Associates (2007–2011).
Internal auditor at Spark International (2011–2012).
Audit manager at Ghosh Mirani & Associates (2012–2013).
Founder, Nishant Soni & Associates (2013 onwards).
Project engagements with Reliance Infrastructure Ltd (2013–2016) and Barclays Bank (2017).
Virtual CFO & valuation work
Through NSAA, Nishant has led over 1,500 valuation assignments and Virtual CFO engagements for growth-stage companies, with a focus on capital discipline, governance and investor readiness.
Virtual CFO
Strategic finance for growth-stage companies
Board-facing role focusing on capital allocation, working capital, governance architecture and investor interface for companies in the ₹50–500 Cr revenue band.
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Valuations
Valuations across regulatory & transaction contexts
Experience across issue of securities, M&A, inbound/outbound investments, ESOPs, brand and intangible assets, and valuations under Income Tax, SEBI, FEMA and IBBI frameworks.
Architecture
Investor-grade finance architecture
Moving promoter-led finance from informal dashboards to institutional-grade MIS, documented SOPs and disclosure frameworks that stand up during diligence and exits.
For startups & founders
Integrating valuation, financial modelling and equity structuring so founders can focus on building the business.
Pitch deck and information memorandum preparation.
Valuation and financial modelling tailored to investor expectations.
Fund raise support and investor relationship management.
ESOP structuring and implementation, including valuation oversight.
DPIIT / startup registration and secretarial compliance support via NSAA.
Speaking & insights
Nishant has delivered sessions with ICAI on MSME and startup forums, as well as valuations-related topics.
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Contact / work with me
For speaking engagements, Virtual CFO mandates or valuation assignments, please share a brief via the form below. Firm-level engagements are serviced through NSAA (nsaa.in).
Address (via NSAA): Mind Space, Link Road, Malad (W), Mumbai 400 064, India.