Ramakrishnan Kalyanaraman (Ramki) epitomizes the three & a half decades of experience he carries across corporate finance and investment banking. Having worked with promoter families across generations, Ramki has unique insights into the dynamics, challenges, and success strategies even beyond business. Ramki brings understanding to bear in both capital markets and wealth management, making him an advisor of first choice for families navigating succession, governance, and harmonious legacy planning while unlocking enterprise value.

After extensive stints at ICICI and First Global early in his career, Ramki has been a founding leader for the corporate finance practice at Spark Capital. Ramki is credited with l in transforming the organization from an advisory boutique to a leading, professional, mid-market, full-service investment bank. His expertise spans capital raising from domestic and international markets, private equity placements, and mergers & acquisitions, and he has personally led numerous mandates on both buy and sell sides.

Ramki serves as the firm’s most visible ambassador and relationship custodian, leveraging his deep-rooted connections within India’s corporate & financial ecosystems. As the cornerstone of strategic relationships at Spark Capital, he brings to life the values of trust, integrity, and intellectual rigor that the firm is known for.

Beyond his corporate responsibilities, Ramki actively contributes to the entrepreneurial environment through various leadership roles, serving on the Executive Committee of The Chennai Angels, as a charter member of TiE Chennai, and a founding fellow of the Chennai International Centre. His involvement in industry bodies includes positions on the Governing Council of the Madras Chamber and participation in CII Southern Region committees.