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Shivadutt Bannanje

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Director at KayEss Square Consulting Pvt Ltd
📍 Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Shivadutt Bannanje is the Co-founder of KayEss Square Consulting, a firm specializing in transaction advisory, CFO services, and corporate law for high-growth companies. A Registered Valuer and an Associated Company Secretary, he has extensive experience leading legal and tax departments at major corporations like Tally Solutions, Biocon, and Tata Elxsi, focusing on high-stakes transactions and corporate governance.

He recently co-led his company, KayEss Square, in raising ₹10 crore in a pre-Series A funding round to expand their M&A advisory platforms and attract top talent.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Startup Fundraising
He has managed over 50 startup investments and recently led his own consulting firm through a successful ₹10 crore pre-Series A funding round in January 2026.
Transaction Advisory
His expertise lies in navigating complex, high-stakes transactions, including IPOs and cross-border M&A for SMEs and high-growth companies.
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Career

Work history

6-2017
Director
KayEss Square Consulting Pvt Ltd
12-2015 - 6-2017
Head Legal & Company Secretary
Tally Solutions Pvt Ltd
12-2012 - 12-2015
Head Tax & compliance
Biocon
3-2008 - 12-2012
Head Legal & Taxation-Company Secretary
YOKOGAWA
4-2007 - 3-2008
Corp Manger Legal, CS & Tax
Tata Elxsi
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Education
1986 - 1989
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Mangalore University
Associated Company secretary (ACS)
ICSI
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