Key facts
| Name | CA Durgesh Chavda |
| Profession | Chartered Accountant (member of ICAI) and Virtual CFO |
| Firm | Managing Partner, Finvy |
| Offices | Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Rajkot (India) and Dubai (UAE) |
| Clients | Startups and VC-backed companies, fund managers, family offices, NRIs, foreign companies, investors and accounting firms abroad |
| Countries served | India, US, UK, Europe, UAE and the Gulf, Singapore, Japan, Canada, Australia |
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| Core work | Virtual CFO and fundraising; US incorporation and Delaware flips; GIFT City and SEBI AIF funds; FEMA/RBI; NRI tax; due diligence, supplier verification, market research, subsidiary compliance and India tax for foreign companies |
| Contact | hello@durgeshchavda.com · WhatsApp +91 78018 87130 |
What I do now
I’m a Chartered Accountant (ICAI) and Managing Partner at Finvy, where I work as Virtual CFO and strategic finance partner to VC-backed startups, family offices and growing businesses. My work sits where finance, law and growth meet: structuring a US holding company, reporting foreign investment to RBI, planning an NRI’s property sale, or getting a company investor-ready.
I work from Ahmedabad — half an hour from GIFT City — and with clients in Dubai, the US, the UK, Europe, Singapore and Australia remotely.
Track record
USD 3.75MPre-Series A led and closed end-to-end for an AI EdTech startup
5+ yearsacross audit, tax, FEMA and startup finance
₹5,000 Cr+PSU bank audit portfolio handled early in career
- Led and closed a USD 3.75M Pre-Series A end-to-end for Stimuler, an AI-driven EdTech company — narrative, model, data room, diligence and FEMA compliance.
- Built FP&A, board reporting, GST/TDS and FEMA/RBI compliance (FC-GPR, ODI) from scratch for venture-backed startups.
- Audited PSU bank portfolios exceeding ₹5,000 crore early in my career.
Experience
| Period | Role | What I did |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 – present | Managing Partner, Finvy | Virtual CFO, fundraising, cross-border structuring (Singapore, DIFC, Mauritius, Delaware), M&A diligence and valuation |
| Dec 2022 – present | Finance Head / Virtual CFO, Stimuler (AI EdTech) | Led the USD 3.75M Pre-Series A; FP&A, board packs, tax and FEMA/RBI compliance |
| Dec 2020 – Nov 2022 | Finance Head, TPF Lab LLP (The Product Folks) | End-to-end finance for events, bootcamps and partnerships; SaaS models; monthly close and GST |
| Jul 2016 – Jun 2020 | Article Assistant, Talati & Talati, Chartered Accountants | PSU bank audits, income-tax assessments, tax audits, Companies Act and NBFC regulatory work |
Credentials
- Chartered Accountant — member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), qualified 2023.
- Sub-Committee Member, ICAI Rajkot Branch (2025–26).
- Xero Certified Advisor.
- M.Com (2018) and B.Com (2016), Gujarat University.
Speaking
- Zenith Startup Conference — finance and fundraising panel.
- Jakarta Investment Festival 2025 — representing Indian startups.
- ICAI GST & Indirect Taxes Conference, Rajkot (February 2025).
Where I can help
US incorporation from IndiaDelaware C-Corp or LLC, EIN, banking — with ODI and India-side compliance.India → US flipMoving your holding company to Delaware without FEMA or tax surprises.US → India reverse flipBringing the holding company home before an Indian IPO.Overseas incorporationSingapore, UAE, UK and US companies for Indian founders and businesses.NRI taxationReturns, property-sale TDS, repatriation and residency planning.VC fundraisingModel, data room, diligence and term sheets — from someone who has closed a round.VC / AIF fund setupSEBI AIFs and GIFT City funds for emerging managers.Virtual CFOMonthly MIS, board packs, runway and investor reporting.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is CA Durgesh Chavda?
Durgesh Chavda is a Chartered Accountant (ICAI) and Virtual CFO based in Ahmedabad, India, and Managing Partner at Finvy. He advises startups, fund managers and NRIs on US incorporation, India–US flips and reverse flips, FEMA/RBI compliance, NRI taxation, GIFT City and venture capital fundraising, and led a USD 3.75M Pre-Series A for AI EdTech company Stimuler.
Where is Durgesh Chavda based?
In Ahmedabad, Gujarat, with offices in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Rajkot and Dubai (Business Bay). He works remotely with clients in the US, UK, Europe, the Gulf, Singapore and Australia.
How can I contact Durgesh Chavda?
By WhatsApp or phone on +91 78018 87130, by email at hello@durgeshchavda.com, or on LinkedIn.