Mumbai, August 5, 2025 — In a strategic move to deepen its leadership bench, Ostara Advisors, a leading investment banking firm specializing in climate technology and sustainable solutions, has appointed Arjun Sondhi as Senior Vice President.
Arjun will be responsible for spearheading deal origination and execution, enhancing valuation and research frameworks, and helping climate-tech ventures raise capital to scale impactful innovations. With climate tech investment entering a phase of large-scale strategic deployment, his appointment marks a significant step in Ostara’s mission to bridge capital with purpose.
“Arjun’s extensive experience across capital markets and corporate transformation is a timely addition as climate tech investing moves from early-stage bets to large-scale, strategic growth,” said Vasudha Madhavan, Founder & CEO, Ostara Advisors.
“His perspective will deepen our ability to shape effective capital strategies and guide founders through complex scaling journeys.”
Arjun Sondhi brings over 15 years of cross-functional experience across valuation, risk modeling, portfolio management, investor relations, and corporate turnaround. He began his career at Lehman Brothers in quantitative equity research, where he expanded coverage of the Russell 3000 Index, building valuation models across the automotive, retail, and healthcare sectors. At Bloomberg, he contributed to the creation of real-time credit and valuation models, supporting institutional investment decisions.
He later played a critical role at Mando Corporation, leading cost-efficiency programs and eventually heading treasury and financial strategy during Mando America’s business revival.
“I’m thrilled to join Ostara Advisors at a moment when climate tech is gaining momentum,” said Arjun Sondhi.
“I look forward to working with founders to unlock strategic capital, build financial resilience, and translate transformative ideas into sustainable, large-scale impact.”
With this appointment, Ostara strengthens its ability to evaluate emerging climate innovations and guide founders through fundraising journeys with precision, clarity, and investor-grade storytelling. As the climate-tech sector matures, Arjun’s leadership will be central to mobilizing capital for scalable, mission-driven solutions.