About Us
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ABOUT US
We deliver personalized, insight-led advisory.
Leafstone Financial is a boutique investment banking and advisory firm offering tailored fundraising and strategic financial solutions. Backed by a passionate team of seasoned Investment Bankers with over 25+ years of combined experience.
If you're seeking a financial advisor who brings precision, discretion, and commitment to your table - Leafstone is the partner to choose.
Our Vision
To be a preeminent financial advisor to businesses and to be known for exceptional client commitment and professional standards
Our Principles
- Delivering Excellence For Clients
- Operating With Highest Integrity
- Prioritizing Long-term Partnerships
THE MEMBERS
Our Founding Team
Huzefa Bodabhaiwala
Huzefa brings over 8 years of investment banking experience, having successfully led and executed more than 20 transactions across a wide range of sectors and financial products. Prior to Leafstone Financial, he held key advisory and capital markets roles at Citi India Investment Banking and Virtuous Capital.
His expertise spans Healthcare, Technology, Industrials, Consumer and Real Estate, with a strong focus on IPOs, M&A advisory, and private placements. With a strong focus on strategic insight and execution-driven approach, Huzefa has played a pivotal role in delivering value across both public and private markets.
He holds a Bachelor of Engineering from Mumbai University, an MBA from Sydenham Institute of Management Studies, and is a CFA Level III.
Tasneem Zakir
Tasneem is a Chartered Accountant with over 9 years of experience spanning statutory audits, due diligence, and capital markets advisory.
She has successfully advised clients on SME IPOs, managing end-to-end execution from regulatory filings to investor engagement, and has also worked on a Qualified Institutional Placement in the banking sector.
Her professional journey includes roles at KPMG, Kalyaniwalla & Mistry LLP, and Varma & Varma Chartered Accountants. She brings practical expertise in IPO execution, regulatory coordination, and investor engagement within the SME ecosystem.