Ownership over advisory. Execution over abstraction.

Mahira Holdings is an Owner-Operator platform formed to acquire, operate, and scale high-quality cash generating Indian SMEs through direct ownership and hands-on execution.

Not a traditional fund.

We are operators, not investors. Mahira is built by four founders who step directly into the businesses we acquire, taking day-to-day responsibility for operations, people, cash flows, and growth. We create value through execution and ownership, not capital deployment or portfolio management.

Operators, not investors.

We are a group of 4 IIT Bombay alumni with skill-sets which provide perfect synergy to scale any business and are ready to devote the prime years of our career on scaling 1-2 Indian SMEs to larger scale. We believe in getting our hands dirty, working directly on-ground to create value.

The Founding Team

A complementary team of operators with backgrounds in finance, strategy, operations, and technology.

S

Shirsh Sawarna

Strategy and Finance

Ex-Bernstein professional. Deep expertise in business fundamentals, finance and healthcare-sector.

B

Nishkarsh Bansal

Operations

Operator from Minimalist Founder's Office. Experience in building processes and scaling consumer businesses.

L

Lyric Khare

Tech and Ops

Tech specialist. Experience in Palantir-style enterprise tech and business transformation using AI.

C

Chirag S

Strategy and Sales

Ex-Bain & Company. Trained in structured problem-solving, strategic planning, and operational improvement.

Our Philosophy & Operating Model

The principles that guide how we identify, acquire, and operate businesses.

What We Look For

We seek high-quality Indian SMEs with strong fundamentals and growth potential.

Transaction Parameters
Buyouts₹60–100 Cr EV
Majority (51%+)₹150–200 Cr EV
Investment Structure

We structure each investment through single-asset SPVs (Special Purpose Vehicles), ensuring focused governance and clear accountability for each portfolio company.

Get in Touch

Interested in learning more about Mahira Holdings or discussing a potential opportunity? We would love to hear from you.

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