Pratik Daudkhane
About Pratik Daudkhane
Pratik Daudkhane is the Co-Founder of Decentro, a fintech company that became the youngest to receive a payment aggregator license from the Reserve Bank of India. With over six years of experience in finance and investment banking, he has contributed to the growth of over 800 companies in the payments and lending sectors.
Work at Decentro
Pratik Daudkhane serves as the Co-Founder of Decentro, a fintech company established in 2020. Under his leadership, Decentro became the youngest fintech to receive a final license from the Reserve Bank of India to operate as a payment aggregator. He has played a significant role in the company's growth, assisting over 800 businesses in addressing challenges related to payments, lending, and risk/KYC. Decentro has gained backing from notable investors, including Y-Combinator and Rapyd.
Previous Experience in Investment Banking
Before co-founding Decentro, Pratik Daudkhane worked as an Analyst at Hannam & Partners in the Investment Banking sector for six months in 2015. He then transitioned to Guild Capital, where he served as an Associate in Venture Capital from 2016 to 2020. His experience at Guild Capital spanned four years and included work in both Mumbai and Chicago. Prior to these roles, he worked as an Analyst at Tresvista from 2013 to 2015 in the Mumbai Area.
Education and Expertise
Pratik Daudkhane completed his Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Electrical Engineering at Sardar Patel College of Engineering (SPCE) in Mumbai from 2009 to 2013. He also attended Vasant Vihar High School, where he completed his high school education from 2004 to 2007. His educational background laid the foundation for his expertise in data analytics, finance, and investment banking, contributing to his successful career in the fintech sector.
Background in Venture Capital
Pratik Daudkhane has over six years of experience in the fields of data analytics, finance, and investment banking. His background as a Venture Capitalist at Guild Capital has equipped him with the skills necessary to navigate complex financial landscapes. This experience has been instrumental in his role at Decentro, where he leverages his knowledge to drive innovation and growth within the fintech industry.