Meet our team

Debu Purkayastha is a seasoned Investment and M&A professional with extensive experience in the technology, media, and telecoms (TMT) industries. He is currently Managing Partner at 3rd Eye, a global VC and PE firm. Debu currently sits on the Board of Cambridge University/Cambridge Enterprise. Previously, Debu was at Google, leading global M&A and investments, and played a key role in launching iconic products like Google Maps, Google Travel and Android . Before Google, Debu headed Sabre’s Corporate Development/M&A team and was a TMT M&A banker at Salomon Smith Barney/Citigroup in Wall Street. He also served as Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Octopus Ventures and has been on the Boards or Advisory Boards of MercyCorps, Unilever, Veon and also EQT amongst others. Debu used to be Chair of Guy's & St Thomas’ Foundation, Board of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust and on the Technology Pioneers Committee at the World Economic Forum (WEF).

Debu has an MBA from London Business School & is a qualified Chartered Accountant, Cost and Management Accountant and Company Secretary

Akm Boby is a qualified Chartered accountant (FCCA) with over 15 years of experience in financial management and accounting. His career includes roles as Senior Finance positions at various organisations and sectors such as IBI Group, iMedia, Sacoor Brothers, Essex County Council , ICAS to name a few . Boby sits on the board of BPP-TECH group and CDC group. Boby’s expertise spans various industries, demonstrating his leadership and proficiency in streamlining financial operations and delivering results in fast-paced environments. 

He holds a SMP qualification from University of Cambridge and a BSc from Oxford Brookes University

Menno Hulshoff, a seasoned business executive has dedicated over a decade to roles as Chief Financial Officer and corporate controller, mainly within the non-profit sector.
Menno's professional interests are deeply rooted in change management, particularly at the intersections where collaborative efforts drive tangible results. He thrives in environments that foster fun, engagement, and curiosity, believing that these elements mutually reinforce each other to enhance team dynamics and outcomes. Menno has an focus on artificial intelligence, exploring its potential to boost efficiency and creativity within organizational processes. His proactive approach to integrating AI solutions underscores his commitment to staying at the forefront of technological advancements.
Guided by the motto "Courageously forward!", Menno embraces change as a constant, advocating for bold and forward-thinking strategies to navigate the evolving business landscape.

Menno has attended an executive MBA from Nyenrode Business University, has an MSc degree from Radboud University and an SMP qualification from the University of Cambridge.

Mizan Rahman is a qualified Chartered accountant (FCCA) with over 15 years of experience in delivering financial excellence and operational efficiency. He holds a Masters from LSBU and a BSc (Hons) in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University . His career includes roles as Senior Finance positions at various listed organisations. Mizan is an expert at managing complex financial frameworks and ensuring seamless regulatory compliance to producing statutory accounts and consolidating group accounts for multinational entities, VAT and Tax.

Maz is a highly accomplished Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCCA) with over 16 years of professional industry experience. Maz has a proven record in managing business-critical financial operations within fast-paced corporate ecosystems, consulting executives and stakeholders on accounting best practices and processes, empowering organisations to uplift revenues through robust financial strategies and exceeding expectations set by colleagues and senior leaders. Maz holds a Masters in Professional Accountancy from the University of London and an HND in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

Imshad is an accomplished corporate leader with extensive experience in driving strategy, operational efficiency, and governance across diverse industries. His expertise lies in aligning business goals with innovative solutions, ensuring financial performance, and fostering strong stakeholder relationships to deliver sustainable growth. 
Imshad is a Strategic Business Leader with Expertise in Corporate Governance and Operational Excellence. He also holds a BBA degree.

Ahnaf has completed his BBA and MBA from Department of Finance, University of Dhaka. Afterwards he has accomplished Certified Management Accountant (CMA) from Institute of Management Accountants, USA. He is also a Certified Islamic Finance Model Specialist.
With a deep passion for Finance and a track record of effective communication and coordination in MNC's, Ahnaf has developed a solid foundation in international relations and cross-cultural communication. 
He has been working with various International Trade bodies and embassies on various capacities.

Abdul is a qualified Chartered Accountant (FCCA) with over 12 years of experience in financial management, operational efficiency, and governance. He specializes in optimizing processes and managing critical financial operations in dynamic corporate setup
Abdul’s expertise extends to leading internal audit functions, enhancing accountability, and providing insights for better decision-making and risk management
Abdul holds a BA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance from University of Staffordshire.