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Profectus Capital, derived from the Latin word for ‘progress,’ is committed to empowering MSMEs and schools with tailored financial solutions. Headquartered in Mumbai, with a pan-India presence across 26 locations, we provide customised business financing solutions designed to drive sustainable progress.

Our expertise spans manufacturing, services and education sectors, offering tailored SME loans such as business expansion term loans, working capital term loans, machinery & equipment finance, rooftop solar finance, supply chain finance, and NBFC finance.

We specialize in future cash flow-based underwriting to ensure businesses get the right financial support for their specific needs.

Profectus Capital, has been committed to empowering MSMEs and schools with tailored financial solutions. Headquartered in Mumbai, with a pan-India presence across 26 locations, the company provides customised business financing solutions

As of 2025, UGRO Capital has acquired Profectus Capital, making it a wholly owned subsidiary. This strengthens UGRO Capital’s position of building India’s largest MSME lending institution.

UGRO Capital Limited (NSE: UGROCAP I BSE: 511742) is a Data Tech Lending platform, listed on NSE and BSE, pursuing its mission of “Solving the Unsolved” for the small business credit gap in India, on the back of its formidable distribution reach across 300+ locations, and its Data-tech approach.

Our Vision

To be the preferred partner-in-progress to micro, small and medium businesses, be it manufacturers, service providers or schools.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide sustainable and outstanding value to all stakeholders through innovative, values-driven, high-quality service delivery and profitable business practices.

Our Values

At Profectus Capital, we pride ourselves on our five core values, encapsulated in the acronym ITRIE – Innovation, Transparency, Responsibility, Integrity, and Empathy.
These values are deeply embedded in every step of our journey with our partner MSMEs.
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Innovation

We continuously innovate our lending solutions to meet the evolving needs of MSME businesses, delivering what matters most to their progress and success.

Transparency

Transparency

We are committed to clear, honest communication, building trust and fostering long-lasting relationships with all our stakeholders.

Responsibility

Responsibility

We take our commitment to the progress of the MSME sector seriously, striving to create lasting value for businesses across India.

Integrity

Integrity

We are steadfast in doing the right things the right way, maintaining the highest ethical standards in all our actions.

Trustworthiness

Empathy

We deeply care about the success of our stakeholders and value the diverse perspectives that guide us in making decisions.

Our Reach

Profectus Capital has a strong presence with 26 locations in key cities across Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Telangana, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Delhi NCR, Haryana, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Punjab, Chhattisgarh, and Madhya Pradesh. We’re actively expanding our network to ensure that MSMEs in industrial hubs across the country have the support they need to thrive.

Each of our branches offers innovative, customised credit solutions that are tailored to the unique economic needs of each region. With our deep experience in MSME financing, we’re able to provide trusted products and services that are aligned with the specific requirements of businesses in every location we serve.

Our Investors

We are privileged to have Actis as our esteemed investor. Actis is a leading equity investment firm focused on emerging markets across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Known for its active ownership culture, Actis has built a remarkable legacy of delivering competitive returns by leveraging deep sector expertise, local insights, and a strong commitment to value creation.

Since its founding in 2004, Actis has raised US$19 billion in capital and has expanded its team to over 300 professionals, including 120 investment experts working across 17 global offices. Actis’ investment funds span 70 companies, collectively employing over 116,500 people worldwide, demonstrating the firm’s broad impact and influence.

Our Leadership Team

Our executive team members have a cumulative experience of 100+ years in the MSME sector. With their in-depth industry expertise and strategic mindset, they are committed to meeting the financing needs of MSMEs. They possess distinct and practical know-how in sourcing, credit evaluation and customer servicing.
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KV Srinivasan

Executive Director &
Chief Executive Officer

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Sandip Parikh

Chief Operating Officer

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Nimesh Parikh

Chief Risk Officer

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Zubeen Mehrotra

Chief Business Officer

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Vitthal Naik

Chief Technology Officer

Priyanka Pathak

Chief Human Resource Officer

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KV Srinivasan

Executive Director &
Chief Executive Officer

Asanka Rodrigo

Asanka Rodrigo

Non-Executive Director

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Pratik Jain

Non-Executive Director

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Hossameldin Aboumoussa

Hossameldin Aboumoussa

Non-Executive Director

Sudarshan sampathkumar

Sudarshan Sampathkumar

Independent Director

Sharad Agarwal

Chief Executive Officer

Rajesh Thakur

Chief Financial Officer

Sweety Jain

Head - Credit

Ganesh Aparaj

Head - Collections

Bharat Mahapatra

Head - Business 

Satyananda Mishra

 Independent Director

Rajeev K
Agarwal

 Independent Director

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Karuppasamy Singam

Independent Director

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Voice of our customers

Hear directly from our customers about their experiences with our products, services, and the dedicated people behind Profectus Capital.

Mr. R. Prabhakar – Managing Trustee, Revur Padmanabha Chettis Educational Trust

“With over four decades in education, we aimed to expand with a new CBSE school in Chennai. Profectus Capital supported us at a critical stage—with a transparent process, ethical practices, and timely funding. Thanks to their partnership, we began construction and welcomed over 600 students. A truly dependable growth partner!”

Mr. Suresh Babu – Managing Director Rustopper Packtech

“With over 20 years in anti-corrosive packaging, our expansion across India wouldn’t have been possible without the unwavering support of Profectus Capital. Their timely machinery and capex loans helped us grow from 3 to 350 employees. Their proactive guidance and transparent process make them more than a lender—they’re a true financial partner in our journey from ₹80 CR to our ₹500 CR vision.”

Mr. Pradeep – Chennai Foods

“Founded by my father in 1995, Chennai Foods has become a key supplier of sauces and jams across Tamil Nadu. When we needed to shift to a commercial facility to scale up production, Profectus Capital supported us with a mortgage loan. Their simplified process, MSME-friendly approach, and quick approval helped us triple our production capacity. With their continued support, we now aim to expand across South India. I confidently rate them 10/10.”

Mr. Madhavan – Mathavan Prints

“Since 2004, we’ve been serving local and global clients printing solutions. To scale operations and improve quality, we invested in advanced machinery with the support of a loan from Profectus Capital. Their low interest rates and seamless process helped us boost production by 50x without compromising on quality or timelines. Choosing Profectus was one of the best decisions for our business growth.”

Mr. Guru Murthy – Correspondent & Managing Trustee – Sri Rukmani Vidyalaya

“We’ve grown from a nursery in 1979 to a higher secondary school with 650+ students. To expand, we needed funds to acquire land and upgrade infrastructure. Profectus Capital supported us with a timely loan and exceptional service, helping us enhance our campus with smart classrooms and better facilities. Their continued support over the past six years has been vital to our growth. I proudly rate them 10/10.”

Mr. Rakesh Kumar, Oxford Green School, Noida

“We connected with Profectus Capital when we wanted to enhance the infrastructure, modernise classrooms, labs, and facilities. Their school loan enabled us to drive a 25% rise in admissions. Their responsive service gives us confidence to grow further with them.”

Mr. Sahil Pahuja, Jospo Cooler, Delhi

“In 2022, as we set up our manufacturing unit, funding an injection moulding machine was a major challenge. A machinery loan from Profectus Capital helped us scale operations, bring manufacturing efficiencies, cut production costs, and expand our market reach.”

Mr. Arun Goel, Fortis Chairs, Haryana

“We approached Profectus Capital in 2024 as we were looking to expand our business. Their mortgage loan helped us shift and scale our plant from producing up to 50 chairs to over 1,000 per day.”

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Mr. Anand Goyal, Pacific Laminates

“Profectus Capital has a professional approach and dedicated team to provide finance for various needs. For my industry, my first choice would be Profectus Capital because we had a great experience with them both in terms of fast approval and smooth loan disbursal.”

Mr. Panchakshariah, Hari Om Printers

“Compared to bank’s long waiting period, Profectus Capital’s quick turnaround time and smooth loan process was a blessing. Their understanding of my funding needs and viability-based assessment approach helped me grow my business. I would certainly recommend Profectus for equipment finance to others.”

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Independent Director

Satyananda Mishra

Mr. Satyananda Mishra is the former Chief Information Commissioner of India (December 2010 to September 2013). He has a diverse and exemplary career of more than 40 years in the Indian Administrative Services (batch of 1973). He was the Chairman and Non-Executive Independent Director of the Multi Commodity Exchange of India Limited from November 2013 till November 2016. He served as the Director of the Small Industries Development Bank of India until 2018 and as a Development Commissioner for Small Scale Industries in the Government of India. Additionally, he has also held the position of Former Secretary for various government departments like the Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT), Public Works Department (PWD), and Department of Culture (MP Government).

Independent Director

Rajeev K Agarwal

Mr. Agarwal has nearly three decades of experience in the Indian financial services sector. He was worked with some highly reputed organisations such as the Securities and Exchange Board of India, Forward Markets Commission, and Indian Revenue Service. He has a knack of building and maintaining relationships and community with ease. Rajeev Agarwal finished his term on November 2016 from the post of Whole Time Member at SEBI. Before joining SEBI, he served as the Member of the Forward Markets Commission (FMC) and was responsible for the framing of regulations for the Commodities Markets which had been liberalised just then. He is an alumnus of The Indian Revenue Service (Batch of 1983) and the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee with a bachelor’s in technology.

Independent Director

Karuppasamy Singam

Mr. Karuppasamy has served as the Executive Director of Reserve Bank of India and as the RBI Nominee Director at Indian Bank. He continues to be associated with a number of high-profile working groups in certain areas, such as High-Power Committee on Urban Cooperative Banks, Rating Framework for Urban Co-operative Banks, Cross Border Supervision and Integrated System of Alert. This also includes serving as an Independent Director at Asset Reconstruction Company (India) Limited. He is a postgraduate in Economics, a Certified Associate of Indian Institute of Bankers, with a Post Graduate Diploma in Bank Management (NIBM).

Chief Executive Officer

Sharad Agarwal

Sharad brings over 26 years of extensive experience in Business, Startups, Fintech, and Operations within the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance Sector. He has excelled in establishing and leading high-performing functions, steering them to achieve substantial portfolios in dynamic business environments. Sharad's core competencies include setting up Fintech organisations, managing startups, designing Enterprise IT and Operations Strategies, and driving digitization initiatives. He has a proven track record of scaling businesses from startup to growth phase. As a former member of the Gartner Research Forum and a CAPSTONE-certified professional, Sharad brings valuable insights and expertise to our team.

Chief Financial Officer

Rajesh Thakur

IIM–A alumni and Fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India. Also completed a Bachelor’s degree in Law and a diploma in IFRS from ACCA (UK). Has more than 23 years of experience as CFO and Finance Controller across a cross-section of industries, including Berger Paints, NEC Systems (Japan), Samsung SDS (South Korea), Nice Systems (Israel), NASSCOM (the apex body for the $ 245 billion technology industry in India), UT Starcom (China), and Takeda Pharma (Japan). Led the Finance function for over a decade and developed MIS systems for various functions. As Head of Finance, he also oversaw Financial Reporting, Tax Optimization, Mergers & Acquisitions, Due Diligence, Treasury, Secretarial, and various similar functions.

Head - Credit

Sweety Jain

A Chartered Accountant having 20+ years of experience in underwriting secured MSME loans (LAP, Machinery Finance, School Finance), Institutional Funding ( NBFC/ MFI Funding), Construction Funding, Home loans , etc. Before Profectus Capital, She was associated with Reliance Capital , Reliance Home Finance, GE Capital. She has always been instrumental in driving Underwriting culture for appraising MSMEs and best risk practices in creating valuable and sustainable portfolio.

Head - Collections

Ganesh Aparaj

A senior Fraud Risk and Collection & Recovery professional with over 30 years of experience in banking and financial services. Currently serves as Head – RCU & Collection at Profectus Capital Pvt. Ltd, overseeing fraud risk management, risk containment, and collections. Previously held senior leadership roles at Reliance Capital, Centurion Bank of Punjab, ICICI Bank, ICICI Infotech, ITC Classic Finance Ltd, and Reliance Capital & Finance Trust Ltd. A Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Mumbai.

Head - Business

Bharat Mahapatra

Qualified senior business management professional with 23 years of experience in strategizing businesses, developing new markets, activating targeted sales plans and delivering measurable results, leading to significant increase in sales numbers / volumes, revenues and bottom-line profits across domains of Pharmaceuticals, FMCG, Super specialty, Finance / BFSI . Exploring challenging senior managerial assignments with a professionally managed organization.