About us

Rigor on the ground. Trust across borders.

Innovista Advisors is a cross-border development-finance and investment advisory based in Kathmandu, with an international advisory network. We bring together deep expertise in finance, law, technology, and operations to structure and de-risk Nepal’s most important projects — and connect them with the global capital that can fund them.

Leadership

The people behind the work.

Credibility is the product. Our leadership pairs on-the-ground access in Nepal with international standards of governance, structuring, and execution.

Kishor Kundan

Chief Executive Officer

Global Project Management
Technology
Strategic Execution
Operations

Kishor Kundan brings 16 years of high-impact leadership experience at the intersection of technology and large-scale operations. Having successfully founded and scaled his own multinational software firm before transitioning to lead major infrastructure and enterprise technology initiatives, Kishor specialises in turning complex corporate visions into executable realities. He possesses a proven track record of managing high-value projects for international clients, blending agile methodology with robust project-management frameworks to drive flawless execution, team synergy, and operational excellence.

Vibek Bikram Shah

Chief Finance Officer

SPV Management
Cash Flow Optimisation
Corporate Regulations
Daily Operations

Vibek Bikram Shah brings a decade of robust entrepreneurial and commercial experience, specialising in the mechanics of corporate finance and day-to-day operational efficiency. Vibek oversees the lifecycle of Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) and ensures strict adherence to changing company regulations and structural compliance frameworks. With a sharp eye for cash-flow management, working-capital optimisation, and daily transactional fluidity, he bridges the gap between macro financial strategy and granular operational execution.

John Karki

Chief Corporate Affairs Officer

International Law
Public Policy
Corporate Negotiation
Project Finance

John Karki is a seasoned legal professional with 18 years of cross-border experience spanning the legal frameworks of both the United Kingdom and Nepal. John acts as the primary conduit between institutional operations and state regulatory bodies, facilitating seamless public-private alignment. His practice bridges the gap between intricate jurisprudence and commercial reality, offering sharp expertise in corporate negotiation, regulatory compliance, and the legal structuring of complex financial transactions.

CA Satish Chandra Lal

Senior Partner & Financial Strategist

Foreign Investment
Tax Structuring
Auditing
Due Diligence

With nearly four decades of distinguished experience as a Chartered Accountant, CA Satish Chandra Lal provides the foundational financial governance and strategic oversight essential for large-scale corporate manoeuvres. His career is defined by deep expertise in navigating complex foreign direct investment (FDI) regulations, optimising cross-border tax structures, and leading rigorous due-diligence processes for high-stakes acquisitions. A trusted advisor to institutional investors and corporate boards, Satish ensures absolute compliance and fiscal resilience across all ventures.

Desh Deepak

International Partner — AI, Data & Cross-Border Strategy

AI Strategy
Data Systems
Cross-Border Advisory
International Development
PPP Virtual Events & Investment Matching

Desh Deepak is Innovista's primary bridge to international capital markets, DFI ecosystems, and European institutional networks. Based in Barcelona and operating across Europe, the Americas, and Asia, he is the founder of Gott Data, an AI and decision-intelligence advisory. With a career spanning Nepal, the United States, Iceland, and Spain, Desh pairs deep technical expertise in AI and data systems with the cultural fluency to lead cross-border engagements — bringing the credibility of someone who has built on four continents.

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Whether you are preparing a project in Nepal or looking to deploy capital into one, we’d like to hear from you.

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