Shameek Chakraborty - Fintech and Sustainability

Q: Where is Shameek based?

Shameek is based in Berlin, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Shameek speak?

Shameek speaks the following languages: English (Native), German (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Shameek have?

Shameek has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Shameek has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 10 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months . Note that Shameek may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Shameek's latest experience?

Shameek's most recent position is Startup Mentor at Zukunft Gründen Agritech ClimAccelerator .

Q: What companies has Shameek worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Shameek has worked for Zukunft Gründen Agritech ClimAccelerator , Mondu , mobile.de , and Stealth Venture .

Q: Which industries is Shameek most experienced in?

Shameek is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Manufacturing , and Banking and Finance . Shameek also has some experience in Food and Beverage , Insurance , and Fashion and Apparel .

Q: Which business areas is Shameek most experienced in?

Shameek is most experienced in business areas like Strategy and Planning , Operations , and Product Development . Shameek also has some experience in Supply Chain Management , Investments, M&A & Venture Capital , and Finance .

Q: Which industries has Shameek worked in recently?

Shameek has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance , Automotive , and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas has Shameek worked in recently?

Shameek has recently worked in business areas like Strategy and Planning , Finance , and Product Development .

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Nov 2025 - Present

4 months

Berlin, Germany

Hybrid

Startup Mentor

Zukunft Gründen Agritech ClimAccelerator

Coaching founders of AI-led agritech and climate tech startups on validation, initial go-to-market and fundraising

Jan 2023 - Aug 2024

1 year 8 months

Berlin, Germany

Hybrid

Associate Director, Corporate Development

Mondu

Led a cross-functional team, including legal, finance, product to build embedded payables financing for SMBs
Launched payables financing product MonduFlex in Germany, Netherlands, and the UK, building a €200M+ GMV pipeline with B2B SaaS and ecommerce partners
Led go-to-market for multichannel payment product MonduSell, driving €50M GMV+ in concert with commercial
Built the business case and led pricing negotiations with credit card infrastructure partners to set up Monducard
Evaluated €20 - 50M payment platform acquisition opportunities, assessing strategic fit and business upside
Supported the C-level in building Tier-1 global bank partnerships and advancing regulatory licenses for Europe
Developed investor pitch for equity and debt rounds, articulating the market opportunity and product portfolio
Analyzed growth vectors across products, markets to build the strategic roadmap and drive prioritisation decisions

Dec 2021 - Dec 2022

1 year 1 month

Berlin, Germany

Hybrid

Venture Development Lead

mobile.de

Managed a three member team to craft business cases and drive commercial negotiations with platform and fleet partners to develop vehicle subscription and B2B remarketing businesses
Led the due diligence and post-merger integration for a €20M marketplace acquisition, building financial projections and governance structures for synergy capture

Jan 2021 - Nov 2021

11 months

Berlin, Germany

On-site

Founding team member

Stealth Venture

Defined the MVP and built the investment case for a fintech SaaS platform for freelancer billing and payment
Collaborated with the co-founders to develop and nurture the investor pipeline for the pre-seed round

Mar 2019 - Dec 2020

1 year 10 months

Berlin, Germany

On-site

Director, Strategy

wefox Group

Managed a team of three to drive market expansion into Italy, Switzerland and launching new insurance products
Steered post-merger integration of acquisitions for synergy realization with process alignment and automation
Built the business case and led cross-functional go-to-market with product, commercial, and marketing for Koble, an open-API insurance distribution platform
Developed the investment case and led discussions instrumental in raising over €740M across Series B, C rounds
Led annual planning to define growth targets and quarterly OKRs for prioritisation and cross-functional alignment
Led performance management, building weekly review cadence and KPI dashboards linked to growth targets
Orchestrated monthly investor and board reporting to maintain alignment between leadership and the board

Sep 2014 - Sep 2017

3 years 1 month

Bengaluru, India

On-site

Strategy Lead

Microland

Transformed the €90M IT services business, building processes and structures for 25%+ revenue growth
Led the digital workplace business, building partnerships with OEMs, analysts to achieve 50% growth

Jan 2013 - Jun 2014

1 year 6 months

Mumbai, India

On-site

Consultant

Freelance

Led key workstreams to transform a €800M B2C apparel business, restructuring its retail footprint and supply chain

Jan 2011 - Dec 2012

2 years

Mumbai, India

On-site

Consultant

Accenture

Optimised sourcing and supply chain for a €500M beverages company to reduce operating costs by over €20M

Apr 2008 - Jan 2011

2 years 10 months

Mumbai, India

Manager, Strategy

Aditya Birla Group - A €35B Conglomerate

Apr 2007 - Apr 2008

1 year 1 month

Mumbai, India

Analyst

Deloitte Consulting

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Information Technology (4 years), Manufacturing (3 years), Banking and Finance (2.5 years), Insurance (2 years), Food and Beverage (2 years), and Fashion (1.5 years).

Information Technology

Manufacturing

Banking and Finance

Insurance

Food and Beverage

Fashion

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Strategy (12.5 years), Operations (5.5 years), Product Development (4.5 years), Supply Chain Management (3.5 years), Investments and M&A (3 years), and Finance (2.5 years).

Strategy

Operations

Product Development

Supply Chain Management

Investments and M&A

Finance

Summary

Strategy and operations leader with a track record of leading cross-functional teams to build and scale ventures
Crafted playbooks for high-impact projects like go-to-market, market entry, M&A and partnerships with quantified results
Built alignment and drove decision making with planning, board reporting and KPI-led performance management

Languages

English

Native

German

Elementary

Education

Jun 2005 - Mar 2007

Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad

MBA · Ahmedabad, India

Profile

Created

January 2026

Last Update

January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Shameek based?

Shameek is based in Berlin, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Shameek speak?

Shameek speaks the following languages: English (Native), German (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Shameek have?

Shameek has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Shameek has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months. Note that Shameek may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Shameek be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Shameek would be well-suited for roles such as: Startup Mentor, Associate Director, Corporate Development, Venture Development Lead.

What is Shameek's latest experience?

Shameek's most recent position is Startup Mentor at Zukunft Gründen Agritech ClimAccelerator.

What companies has Shameek worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Shameek has worked for Zukunft Gründen Agritech ClimAccelerator, Mondu, mobile.de, and Stealth Venture.

Which industries is Shameek most experienced in?

Shameek is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Manufacturing, and Banking and Finance. Shameek also has some experience in Food and Beverage, Insurance, and Fashion and Apparel.

Which business areas is Shameek most experienced in?

Shameek is most experienced in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Operations, and Product Development. Shameek also has some experience in Supply Chain Management, Investments, M&A & Venture Capital, and Finance.

Which industries has Shameek worked in recently?

Shameek has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance, Automotive, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has Shameek worked in recently?

Shameek has recently worked in business areas like Strategy and Planning, Finance, and Product Development.

What is Shameek's education?

Shameek holds a Master from Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.

What is the availability of Shameek?

Shameek is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Shameek?

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