Our Partners
Global
Ecosystem
Carbon Mandi is built on a strong global ecosystem of partners, institutions, and experts who share our vision for a sustainable and prosperous future.
Together, we’re driving the circular bioeconomy and creating a positive impact for people and the planet.
Global Climate Experts
Global leaders in hydrogen, mobility and the circular economy steering Carbon Mandi’s technical direction and world-class standards.

Freddy Bezuidenhout
Chief Supervisor and Strategic Advisor

Freddy Bezuidenhout
Chief Supervisor and Strategic Advisor
Pioneering Co-Founder at Q-Lub, whose high-performance, plant-based lubricants are trusted by the US Army Vehicles. He is now collaborating with our team to bring this battle-tested, business experience to the next level of global industry and lead the project.

Venu Varma
Strategic Advisor

Venu Varma
Strategic Advisor
Founder of Hycell Engage, a pioneering hydrogen and clean energy venture co-founded with former Volkswagen CEO Frank Löschmann. With extensive experience in hydrogen innovation, clean mobility, and global industrial partnerships, Venu Varma supports Carbon Mandi in building strategic collaborations and advancing India's green hydrogen ecosystem.

Dr. Tarak Mondal
Scientific Advisor – Hydrogen & Sustainable Energy Research

Dr. Tarak Mondal
Scientific Advisor – Hydrogen & Sustainable Energy Research
Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at IIT Ropar and a leading researcher in hydrogen production, biomass conversion, and waste-to-energy technologies. With extensive experience in renewable hydrogen and sustainable energy systems, Dr. Mondal supports Carbon Mandi in advancing innovative green hydrogen solutions and clean energy initiatives.

Dr. Ati Priye
Strategic Advisor – Green Energy India

Dr. Ati Priye
Strategic Advisor – Green Energy India
CEO of VentureNest and a respected Mentor with Startup India and NITI Aayog. With deep expertise in entrepreneurship, innovation ecosystems, and sustainable development, Dr. Ati Priye brings valuable strategic guidance to Carbon Mandi’s mission of accelerating green energy adoption and fostering impactful climate-focused ventures across India.

Chetan Shukla
Advisor – Sustainability & Green Energy Solutions

Chetan Shukla
Advisor – Sustainability & Green Energy Solutions
An experienced sustainability expert with deep knowledge of industrial operations, resource optimization, and environmental management. He supports Carbon Mandi in developing practical green energy, waste-to-value, and sustainable industry solutions that drive long-term environmental impact.

Nitinsinh Raulji
Advisor – Strategic, Technical & Sustainability Advisory

Nitinsinh Raulji
Advisor – Strategic, Technical & Sustainability Advisory
Founder of AquaWelder HyEnergy and a driving force behind Hydrogen India. With over 30 years of industrial expertise and more than 15 years of hands-on experience in hydrogen technologies, Nitinsinh Raulji has been championing hydrogen-based solutions since 2008. His practical knowledge, technical leadership, and commitment to sustainability help guide Carbon Mandi’s efforts in scaling green hydrogen and clean energy initiatives across India.
Carbon Mandi Executive Team
The driving force behind Carbon Mandi’s mission and day-to-day execution.

Anurag Gupta
Founder & CEO

Mohan Verma
CoFounder and Liasoning Head

Abhinav Sekhri
Executive Director

Abhinav Sekhri
Executive Director
Business-driven professional focused on building strategic partnerships and expanding Carbon Mandi’s global business.
Strategic Partnerships
Connect with Carbon Mandi on Climate and Clean-Energy Opportunities
Carbon Mandi is developing opportunities across agricultural biomass, circular bioeconomy value chains and green hydrogen. We welcome conversations with strategic investors, family offices, climate-focused funds, infrastructure partners, industrial offtakers and research institutions interested in India’s energy transition. Project scope, technology readiness, commercial assumptions and investment requirements are discussed individually; no financial return is guaranteed.
Explore city-wise partnership opportunitiesIndia
Delhi NCR
Climate-tech investors, family offices and strategic corporate partners
Discuss a partnershipIndia
Mumbai
Infrastructure capital, industrial groups and impact investment networks
Discuss a partnershipMiddle East
Dubai & Abu Dhabi
Family offices, energy-transition investors and cross-border partners
Discuss a partnershipAsia-Pacific
Singapore & Hong Kong
Regional investment firms, climate funds and supply-chain partners
Discuss a partnershipEurope
London, Zurich & Amsterdam
Climate-finance networks, sustainability investors and technology partners
Discuss a partnershipThese are priority outreach markets, not claims of local offices or existing investor commitments. Please contact us for current project information and due diligence materials.

Building a Sustainable Future Together
Partner with us to accelerate the transition to a clean, circular, and inclusive bioeconomy.