Our Approach
Combining patient capital with strategic guidance to transform ambitious enterprises into sustainable, globally scalable ventures.
The Bandhan Group – A Legacy of Impact and Institution Building
Founded by Mr. Chandra Shekhar Ghosh, Bandhan began in 2001 as a development
initiative focused on poverty alleviation and women’s empowerment through microfinance
and livelihood creation.
What started with a simple mission to enable underserved
communities has since grown into a diversified ecosystem spanning - Financial services,
Insurance, Asset management, Technology, Development programs, Education, Healthcare,
Social enterprises
With millions of customers and beneficiaries, Bandhan is today synonymous with trust,
resilience, and purpose-led institution building.
Preferred enterprise stage
Growth Stage Startups
To fill the “missing middle” between angel investors and institutional VC by partnering with companies that have repeatable revenue models requiring structured capital, strategic guidance
Matured Businesses
To acquire & scale mature, revenuegenerating businesses with strong cashflows, stable units, brand equity, and synergy potential.
NGH Partnership Thesis
Preferred Sectors
- Health & Wellness
- Education & Skill Development
- Fashion, art & craft
- Tea & Tourism
- Climate & Sustainability
The businesses should have the potential to create large scale social impact
Negatives: BFSI, Sectors with negative social impact
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Novus Global Horizon (NGH) is the Enterprise Growth and Acceleration initiative of the Bandhan Founder Group — one of India's most respected purpose-driven business groups.