VERTICES PARTNERS, a new-age full-service law firm with pan-India presence across Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, and Bengaluru, today announces a series of promotions across the Firm, effective immediately. The round highlights growth across multiple levels—from Equity Partner to Associate Manager—underscoring the firm’s commitment to recognizing talent and nurturing internal career development. PROMOTIONSManu Varghese has been elevated from Partner to Equity Partner. Manu has been a steady and trusted presence within the Firm, contributing meaningfully to its core practice areas over the years. His elevation to Equity Partner reflects both his individual excellence and the depth of his commitment to the Firm’s clients and its long-term growth“Manu’s elevation to Equity Partner is a moment we have looked forward to. He has been an integral part of what we have built here — through his work, his relationships with clients, and the way he carries himself as a lawyer and as a colleague. This is a well-deserved recognition of everything he brings to the Firm.” — Vinayak Burman, Founder and Managing Partner, VERTICES PARTNERS Senior Associates: Mudit Ahuja is promoted from Associate Manager to Senior Associate for consistent performance and high-quality work across matters. Advait Raorane receives the same promotion in recognition of growing contributions and leadership potential. Associate Managers: Ayushi Narayan advances from Associate-to-Associate Manager, signalling the Firm’s focus on developing talent at all levels. Hemant Srivastava is promoted in the same progression, highlighting dedication and performance. “This round of promotions is a reflection of who we are as a Firm. We take pride in building careers, not just practices. Mudit, Advait, Ayushi and Hemant have each shown the kind of commitment, ability and character that we want to see grow within VERTICES PARTNERS. We look forward to the contributions they will continue to make in the years ahead.” — Vinayak Burman, Founder and Managing Partner, VERTICES PARTNERS Media Link: https://www.barandbench.com/news/corporate/vertices-partners-announces-annual-promotions-manu-varghese-made-equity-partner

VERTICES PARTNERS represented its long-standing clients Abler Nordic, GAWA Capital and Oikocredit as they infused USD 5Million (INR 47 Crores) in Sindhuja Microcredit in this Pre-Series D funding round. The rural-focused microfinance institution will utilise the fresh capital to strengthen its capital base, support business expansion, and scale up access to credit for underserved communities. The transaction was led by Partner Vikrant Anand, along with a team that included Associate Manager Nishtha Khandelwal, and Associate Lijji Anna Thomas. Founder and Managing Partner Vinayak Burman provided strategic inputs. Antares Legal represented Sindhuja Microcredit Private Limited and other existing investor Carpe Diem led by Partner, Surbhi Kothiala along with Associates, Divyanshu Bansal and Garima Thukral Media Link: https://www.barandbench.com/dealstreet/antares-legal-vertices-partners-act-on-sindhuja-microcredit-pre-series-d-fundraise

VERTICES PARTNERS represented its long-standing client Aavishkaar Capital in its investment in Gnani.AI in this Series B fundraise. Existing investor Info Edge Ventures also participated in this round. The funds will be used to build agentic AI capabilities, multilingual and industry solutions, and strengthen its engineering and product teams to capture a share of the global enterprise voice AI market. The transaction was led by Founder and Managing Partner Vinayak Burman and Partner Vikrant Anand, along with a team that included Principal Associate, Varun Kaka, Associate Managers Nisha Dharod, Manan Kapoor and Mitali Hakani, and Associate Tushar Patial. Fox & Mandal represented Gnani.AI led by Associate Partner, Neytra Nayak and Associate, Kishan Jaiswal. SAM & Co. represented IE Venture Investment Fund II led by Partner, Pratyush Khurana, along with a team that included Principal Associate, Sanya Haider, and Associate Akshita Mittal S&R Associates represented the selling shareholder led by Partner, Aparna Ravi, and Associate, Nikita Mohapatra. Media Links:https://www.barandbench.com/dealstreet/fox-mandal-vertices-partners-shardul-amarchand-mangaldas-act-on-gnaniai-series-b-fundraise

VERTICES PARTNERS represented its client NABVENTURES Limited as it invested in Aquapulse (Pheonix Marine Exports and Solution Private Limited) through AgriSure Fund, who have raised INR 25 Crores (US $2.6 million) in this Series A fundraise. The fund will be utilised for expansion and setting up of a state-of-the-art in-house processing facility, expanding its current farmer network from 6,000 plus to over 15,000 plus across Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal, and strengthening its technology stack. It is also investing in AI-led pre-and-post-harvest systems and its tech-led transparent pricing model. The transaction was led by Partner, Vishal Mehta, along with a team that included Associate Manager, Nisha Dharod and Associate, Cashmira Poonacha. Reg Fin Legal represented Phoenix Marine Exports and Solution Private Limited and the Promoters led by Partner, Mr. Puneet Shah and Senior Associate Ms. Amrita Ghosh. Media Links:https://www.barandbench.com/dealstreet/ic-regfin-legal-vertices-act-on-aquapulse-series-a-fundraise

VERTICES PARTNERS represented its client Prayaan Capital as it raised INR 110 Crores (USD 12.1million) in this Series A fundraise led by Peak XV. The capital will be used to build a lending platform, expand its team, and grow its presence across key MSME markets in India. The company plans to focus on loans to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), a segment that continues to face a large funding shortfall The transaction was led by Partner, Manu Varghese, along with a team that included Senior Associate, Shagun Rathi, and Associates, Srishti Singh and Stuti Jain. Founder and Managing Partner, Vinayak Burman provided strategic inputs. Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas represented Peak XV Media Links: https://www.barandbench.com/dealstreet/vertices-partners-cam-act-on-prayaan-capital-110-crore-series-a-fundraise