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.

  • Grow Billion Trees
  • AquaWelder
  • HYCELL Engage
  • Fuelking
  • Q-LUB
  • AiG
  • zenathom
  • Right to Climate
  • National Green Hydrogen Mission
  • DPIIT — Startup India
  • Carbon Mandi partner
  • Carbon Mandi partner

Global Climate Experts

Global leaders in hydrogen, mobility and the circular economy steering Carbon Mandi’s technical direction and world-class standards.

  • Freddy Bezuidenhout

    Freddy Bezuidenhout

    Chief Supervisor and Strategic Advisor

    Freddy Bezuidenhout

    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.

  • Chris Lambert

    Chris Lambert

    Strategic Advisor

    Chris Lambert

    Chris Lambert

    Strategic Advisor

    Strategic Advisor to Carbon Mandi board as a Non‑Executive Director, supporting organisations with international governments, structured cross‑border transactions, and managed P&Ls in environments where precision, timing, and credibility matter.

  • Venu Varma

    Venu Varma

    Strategic Advisor

    Venu Varma

    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

    Dr. Tarak Mondal

    Scientific Advisor – Hydrogen & Sustainable Energy Research

    Dr. Tarak Mondal

    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

    Dr. Ati Priye

    Strategic Advisor – Green Energy India

    Dr. Ati Priye

    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.

  • Colonel D.K. Dass

    Colonel D.K. Dass

    Founder & Chairman – Right to Climate and Indian Bravehearts NGO

    Colonel D.K. Dass

    Colonel D.K. Dass

    Founder & Chairman – Right to Climate and Indian Bravehearts NGO

    A distinguished Army veteran and founder of Indian Bravehearts, Colonel D.K. Dass has dedicated his life to serving the nation beyond the battlefield. Through Right to Climate, he champions a vision that combines patriotism with environmental responsibility, working towards a greener, stronger, and more sustainable India for future generations.

  • Chetan Shukla

    Chetan Shukla

    Advisor – Sustainability & Green Energy Solutions

    Chetan Shukla

    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

    Nitinsinh Raulji

    Advisor – Strategic, Technical & Sustainability Advisory

    Nitinsinh Raulji

    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.

  • Priyam Kapoor

    Priyam Kapoor

    Founder & CEO – Carbon Mandi

  • Anurag Gupta

    Anurag Gupta

    Co-Founder, Carbon Mandi

  • Mohan Verma

    Mohan Verma

    CoFounder and Liasoning Head

  • Sarah Rawat

    Sarah Rawat

    COO – Carbon Mandi

  • Ayush Kapoor

    Ayush Kapoor

    Chief Automation Strategist – Carbon Mandi

Two cupped hands holding fresh soil with a young green plant sprouting — growing India's green future together.

Building a Sustainable Future Together

Partner with us to accelerate the transition to a clean, circular, and inclusive bioeconomy.