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Associate Partner, Startup Advisory

Ananya Sen

Ananya works with founders from first incorporation through growth rounds, and has developed the firm's approach to ESOP design and founder agreement structuring.

Experience

11 years

Education

B.A. LL.B (Hons), NALSAR University of Law

Languages

English, Bengali, Hindi

Areas of Expertise

  • Founder agreements
  • ESOP design
  • Fundraising documentation
  • Compliance readiness

Experience Timeline

  • 2013Began advising early-stage founders on formation matters.
  • 2017Developed a standard ESOP framework used across client startups.
  • 2021Became Associate Partner, Startup Advisory.
  • 2024Led compliance readiness advisory ahead of several funding rounds.

Insights by Ananya Sen

Strategy

Designing an ESOP Pool That Holds Up Over Time

Practical considerations for founders setting up an employee stock option pool.

Ananya Sen18 December 2024
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Compliance

Compliance Readiness Ahead of a Funding Round

A checklist-style look at the compliance items investors typically flag during diligence.

Ananya Sen5 December 2024
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