Funding · Professional & Local Services

Kayess Square raises ₹10 crore pre-Series A

By Startup Enthusiast · 5 January 2026

What they do

Kayess Square provides CFO advisory, M&A, and tax services to startups and growth companies

It raised ₹10 crore in pre-Series A funding led by Vakil Housing, with participation from several industry leaders

The round signals growing investor interest in advisory platforms as regulatory and governance demands increase

Kayess Square, a Bengaluru-based advisory firm, raised ₹10 crore in a pre-Series A round.
The round was led by Vakil Housing, a real estate company.
Other investors included Parthasarathy NS, Ramakrishna, Umashankar, Raveen Sastry, Vadiraj Katti, Suresh Pillay, and Anand Narayanan.
All investors are long-standing clients, industry leaders, or senior leadership members.
The funding was announced on 5 January 2026.
Proceeds will be used to strengthen core practice areas, attract senior talent, and deepen domain expertise.
The firm also plans selective expansion into key business geographies, including potential acquisitions.

The round shows growing willingness among clients and industry executives to back advisory platforms.
Regulatory and governance requirements are rising, increasing demand for such services.
Kayess Square acquired the tax compliance and advisory division of Consark Advisory Services LLP in 2025.

Kayess Square was founded in 2017 and is based in Bengaluru.
It offers CFO advisory, M&A and transaction advisory, due diligence, and valuation services.
It also provides risk management, tax advisory, secretarial services, and legal contract management.
The firm has a fractional CFO platform for startups and growth-stage companies.
It has executed over 4,000 projects and served over 100 clients.
Its clients include startups, growth-stage companies, and investors.

Strengthen core practice areas and attract senior talent.
Deepen domain expertise.
Selective expansion into key business geographies, including potential inorganic opportunities.

Vakil Housing (lead) — A real estate company; Mohsin Ali Vakil is its Chairman and Managing Director.
Parthasarathy NS (participated)
Ramakrishna (participated)
Umashankar (participated)
Raveen Sastry (participated)
Vadiraj Katti (participated)
Suresh Pillay (participated)
Anand Narayanan (participated)

Product: CFO advisory, M&A due diligence, valuation, risk management, tax, and secretarial services
Customers: Startups, growth-stage companies, enterprises, and investors
How it makes money: Professional services and advisory fees per mandate
What sets it apart: Advisory support operating at the intersection of finance, governance, transactions, and corporate law