Where Finance Meets Strategy and Execution
Independent analysis, education, and long-term advisory
About Rikth Dutta
I am a finance professional, venture capital practitioner, and academic with over eight years of experience across investment analysis, impact investing, financial consulting, and higher education. My work sits at the intersection of capital, strategy, and education, with a strong emphasis on real-world execution and long-term value creation.
Academic & Teaching Experience
I currently serve as an External Professor at NEOMA Business School (France) and as a Faculty Member at the University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne (URCA), where I teach undergraduate and postgraduate students across a broad portfolio of courses, including
Strategy & Corporate Strategy
Corporate Finance & Advanced Financial Analysis
Capital Markets & Portfolio Management
Ethics, Impact Investing & Sustainable Finance
Innovation, Design Thinking & Business Development
My teaching philosophy is highly applied. Every course integrates real investment cases, live financial models, valuation frameworks, and decision-making tools drawn directly from industry practice. I focus on preparing students not just to understand finance—but to use it effectively in complex, real-world environments.
Venture Capital & Investment Experience
I bring hands-on experience from working as an Investment Analyst at an impact-focused venture capital firm, where I conducted due diligence, valuation, and investment analysis across sectors such as climate tech, sustainability, and social impact. This experience shaped my conviction that strong financial returns and measurable impact are not mutually exclusive—but strategically complementary.
Advisory & Family Office Work
Alongside academia, I run Rikth Dutta Family Office, advising founders, startups, and investors on:
Company valuation & financial modeling
Fundraising strategy and investor readiness
Business model structuring & capital allocation
Strategic decision-making for growth and scale
To date, I have worked with 35+ startups, supporting them across multiple stages—from early validation to growth and investor engagement.
Qualifications & Professional Background
I hold the CFP (Certified Financial Planner) and CWM (Chartered Wealth Manager) designations, along with three master’s degrees in Management, Finance, and Commerce. My background combines rigorous financial discipline with a strategic and entrepreneurial mindset, shaped by experience as both an analyst and a founder.
What Defines My Work
Strong analytical depth with practical execution
A disciplined, structured approach to finance and strategy
Clear communication across academic, investor, and founder audiences
A long-term focus on value creation, impact, and governance
Whether I am teaching future business leaders, evaluating investments, or advising founders, my objective remains the same:
to apply finance with clarity, integrity, and strategic intent.
Our Vision
Rikth DUTTA Family Office envisions a world where capital is deployed with clarity, discipline, and purpose.
Our vision is to bridge rigorous financial expertise with strategic foresight, enabling founders, investors, and institutions to make well-informed decisions that create sustainable long-term value. We believe that strong financial performance and meaningful impact are not opposing goals, but complementary outcomes of thoughtful capital allocation.
Through disciplined analysis, ethical stewardship, and continuous learning, we aim to be a trusted long-term partner in navigating complexity—whether in business growth, investment strategy, or wealth structuring.
At our core, we strive to build an ecosystem where capital serves progress, strategy drives resilience, and education empowers better decision-making across generations.
Services
Tailored solutions for families and entrepreneurs.
Financial Modelling & Analysis
We develop robust, transparent financial models designed for valuation, investment analysis, and fundraising.
Our work emphasizes clarity of assumptions, scenario analysis, and decision-ready outputs.
Every model is built to withstand scrutiny from investors, institutions, and stakeholders.
Education
We deliver practice-driven education that bridges academic theory with real-world financial and strategic decision-making.
Our programs integrate live case studies, valuation models, and investor frameworks drawn from industry experience.
The focus is on building analytical rigor, strategic thinking, and professional readiness.
We conduct structured financial and strategic research to support high-conviction decision-making.
Our research covers company analysis, sector deep dives, and investment theses.
Insights are delivered through clear, well-documented, and actionable outputs.
Research
Financial Consulting
We provide independent financial advisory focused on long-term value creation and strategic alignment.
Our consulting supports capital allocation, fundraising strategy, and business model assessment.
Advice is grounded in disciplined analysis, ethical judgment, and practical execution.
FAQ
What is Rikth DUTTA Family Office?
Rikth DUTTA Family Office is an independent advisory and education platform focused on finance, strategy, research, and long-term value creation. We work across academia, startups, and investment contexts, combining rigorous analysis with practical execution.
Who do you work with?
We work with founders, startups, investors, academic institutions, and professionals seeking disciplined financial insight and strategic clarity. Engagements are selective and aligned with long-term, value-driven objectives.
Do you invest directly in companies?
Rikth DUTTA Family Office primarily operates as an advisory and research platform. Any direct investment decisions are made independently and selectively, based on strategic fit and long-term alignment.
What types of financial modelling do you provide?
We develop investor-grade financial models, including valuation models, integrated three-statement models, scenario and sensitivity analysis, and fundraising support models. All models are built for clarity, auditability, and real-world decision-making.
Do you offer services to early-stage startups?
Yes. We support early-stage and growth-stage startups on valuation, fundraising strategy, business model structuring, and investor readiness. Our approach emphasizes disciplined thinking and sustainable growth over short-term fundraising optics.
Do you provide long-term advisory support?
Yes. We offer ongoing advisory relationships for clients who require consistent strategic and financial guidance over time. These engagements are selective and designed around long-term value creation.
