Turning Vision Into Ventures
With decades of experience, PropelX transforms bold ideas into impactful businesses, empowering startups and scaling ventures to achieve sustainable success.
PropelX in numbers
20+
Experience building and advising businesses.
250 to 1200+
Team size led and scaled over the years
50+
Ventures successfully invested in and nurtured
500+
Clients advised and supported on their growth journeys.
Meet the Team
PropelX’s founding team brings unparalleled expertise, passion, and dedication to building ventures and scaling businesses, making us the trusted partner for impactful growth.
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Technology | Business | Leadership
Investments | Mentor
Bala Chandra
A Harvard graduate, is a seasoned entrepreneur with 28+ years in the technology industry. As CEO of Vernalis and NoblQ, he has consistently built and scaled successful ventures. A serial entrepreneur and investor, Bala has been empowering startups with strategic investments, resources, and mentorship throughout his career.
Chief Executive Officer
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HR | Learning & Development Operations | Finance | Mentor
Malar Chandra
A Wharton CHRO graduate and IIM Bangalore alumna, brings 20+ years of expertise in organizational growth and leadership. As CFO of Vernalis, CHRO of Propel, and CIO & CHRO of NoblQ, she has mentored startups and streamlined processes, aligning people, culture, and operations for sustainable success.
Chief Human Resources Officer
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Finance | Investments | Business Startups | Impact Funding
Ankit Bhandari
A Chartered Accountant turned entrepreneur, has spent 15+ years building and scaling ventures. He has worked with high-caliber Founders and CXOs, driving early-stage organizations to the next level. A trusted advisor, he has supported startups with strategy, fundraising, structuring, and business functions. Ankit is also a seasoned angel investor, backing multiple startups and empowering founders to achieve their vision.
Chief Investment Officer
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Strategy | Digital Transformation | Marketing | Innovation | Business Scaling
Abeer Nijmeh
A Sloan Fellow from Stanford Graduate School of Business, brings 20+ years of experience in strategy, digital transformation, and enterprise marketing. As the founder of Avelor, a boutique consulting firm providing transformational solutions, and with directorships at Etisalat and Servify, she has built and scaled businesses in MENA. Passionate about technology-driven impact, Abeer actively supports startups and impactful ventures.
Chief Strategy Officer