BoardConnect (I) Private Limited

What BoardConnect (I) Private Limited does

BoardConnect (I) Private Limited is a Mumbai-based corporate advisory platform incorporated in October 2023 that connects IICA-certified Independent Directors and senior industry advisors with Indian MSMEs and private/public companies needing board governance, strategic consulting, and digital transformation services. The firm operates a hybrid advisory-plus-platform model spanning six service categories: Board Advisory, Strategic Consulting, Digital Boardroom, Sustainability Advisory, Company Advisory, and Board Building, with a separate MSME CONNECT portal (boardconnectindia.in) addressing the unregistered MSME segment. Revenue mechanics combine member registration fees (INR 2,400 one-time), project-based professional-services engagements, and digital assessments across 14+ industry verticals (IT, Healthcare, Banking & Fintech, Manufacturing, Aerospace & Defence, Renewable Energy, Pharmaceuticals, etc.). Distribution is primarily direct and self-serve via the platform website, supplemented by content marketing (blog, LinkedIn) and a 2+ year technology partnership with Vaayu (vaayushop.com).

The company's primary technical differentiator is SWARA, a custom-built AI bot launched in February 2025 and co-developed with vaayushop.com, marketed as "autonomous and semi-autonomous AI agents with human intelligence" for digital boardroom operations. The platform also runs an Independent Director Portal with individual member login/profile management and a curated IICA-certified director database tied to the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs' statutory certification regime. Named commercial engagements include an NBFC client (strategic planning advisory), Ecoline Clothing (AI-driven sales and pre-sales efficiencies via Vaayu integration), Vaayu itself as technology partner, Shree Renga Polyesters (AI-led operational scaling), and Veritas Consultancy. BoardConnect is privately held, reports only 5 full-time employees against a named network of 30+ directors and consultants across functional verticals (Finance, ESG/CSR, Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, Aerospace & Defence, Healthcare, Logistics), and has not disclosed any external funding to date.

Name

BoardConnect (I) Private Limited

Legal name

Board Connect India Private Limited

Website

https://boardconnectindia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BoardConnect (I) Private Limited is a Mumbai-based advisory platform, founded October 2023, that connects IICA-certified Independent Directors and senior advisors with Indian MSMEs and private/public boards across board governance, strategic consulting, digital transformation, and Industry 4.0 assessments, including a proprietary AI boardroom tool called SWARA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate Governance Advisory

NAICS

Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

akta.pro primary industry

Governance & Board Effectiveness Advisory (BPAHAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Corporate Governance, Entity Management & Board Management (BPAEAPAL)

Keywords

• Board advisory services
• Corporate governance consulting
• Independent director placement
• Digital boardroom solutions
• ESG sustainability advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Board Advisory Services: Advisory and consulting services for corporate boards including governance, leadership, and strategic guidance. Company takes members (Advisors with minimum 15 years industry experience and Sr. Advisors with minimum 20 years) and connects them with companies needing board services.
2. Digital Assessments: Digital assessment and testing services for board governance, director development, board diversity, succession planning, risk management, and various industry verticals including IT, Healthcare, Banking, Retail, Manufacturing, and more.
3. Membership Registration: Registration fees for members including Independent Director certification and profile visibility services. Amount of INR 2400/- for registration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

BoardConnect is a corporate advisory platform that connects MSMEs and private/public companies with IICA-certified Independent Directors, Subject Matter Experts, and industry advisors. It delivers board advisory, strategic consulting, digital boardroom, sustainability advisory, and company advisory services across 15+ industry verticals. The platform is supported by SWARA, a proprietary AI-driven digital boardroom bot, and a database of qualified independent directors.

Product overview

BoardConnect (I) Private Limited is a corporate advisory platform offering board advisory, strategic consulting, digital boardroom, sustainability advisory, and company advisory services. The company operates as a platform-plus-services model, connecting subject matter experts, industry experts, and IICA-certified independent directors with MSMEs and private/public boards. The portfolio includes core advisory services across six main categories (Board Advisory, Strategic Consulting, Digital Boardroom, Sustainability Advisory, Company Advisory, and Board Building), a proprietary AI product called SWARA (Autonomous & Semi Autonomous AI agents for digital boardrooms), and comprehensive Digital Assessment services spanning 15 industry verticals for Industry 4.0 evaluation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SWARA AI Digital Boardroom Bot Custom-built AI digital boardroom bot that operates as autonomous and semi-autonomous AI agents with human intelligence, designed to facilitate digital boardroom interactions and decision-making for corporate boards.
• Board Advisory Services Expert advisory services for corporate boards covering board governance, leadership, director development, board diversity, succession planning, and shareholder engagement.
• Strategic Consulting Services Consulting services covering strategic planning, market analysis, business expansion, operational improvement, and mergers and acquisitions for corporate clients.
• Digital Boardroom Services Digital transformation services for boardrooms including digital transformation consulting, change management, process improvement, corporate restructuring, and risk management.
• Sustainability Advisory Services Advisory services covering ESG/CSR, sustainability integration, environmental management, governance and accountability, and sustainability certifications and reporting.
• Company Advisory Services Advisory services for startups and SMEs covering startup advisory, company compliance, business development, and statutory auditing.
• Digital Assessment (Industry 4.0) Industry 4.0 digital assessment services across 15 sectors including IT, Retail Tech, Healthcare, Banking & Fintech, Education, Hospitality, Manufacturing, Logistics, Chemical Processing, Renewable Energy, Aerospace & Defence, Construction, Fashion & Media, Pharmaceuticals, and Automobiles.
• Board Building & Independent Director Workshop Board building services including board governance and leadership assessment, director development, board diversity, succession planning, risk management, independent director workshop, and ID performance evaluation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Connected companies with diverse pool of SMEs for effective governance and strategic insights
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• DAC (DAC-BCI Startup Governance Event)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 July 2025BoardConnect participated in the DAC-BCI Startup Governance Event, demonstrating collaborative efforts in startup governance advisory.
• VaayucoreTechnology or IntegrationVaayu serves as a technology partner for BoardConnect, providing tech solutions and integration capabilities. They have been BoardConnect's tech partner for 2+ years, enabling seamless integration of lending systems and supporting digital transformation initiatives for clients like Ecoline Clothing.
• Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIICA is the governing body that provides Independent Director certification. BoardConnect maintains a database of IICA-certified Independent Directors and directs members to register in the IICA Independent Directors' Databank. The certification requires passing the Online Proficiency Self-Assessment Test.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Protiviti: Global consulting firm specializing in risk, compliance, and internal audit, with a governance and board advisory practice. Comparable to BoardConnect on governance, risk management, ESG, and digital transformation advisory for boards.
• Deloitte (India): Big Four professional services firm with a Risk & Governance Advisory practice covering board advisory, ESG, and digital transformation. Comparable to BoardConnect on enterprise governance engagements, with significantly larger scale and brand recognition.

Direct peers

• Egon Zehnder: Global leadership advisory firm with a strong board advisory and director search practice. Comparable to BoardConnect on board effectiveness, succession planning, and director placement at the senior executive level.
• Heidrick & Struggles: Global executive search and leadership advisory firm with a dedicated board of directors practice. Competes directly with BoardConnect on independent director placement, CEO succession, and board effectiveness advisory in India and globally.
• Spencer Stuart: Global executive search firm with one of the largest dedicated board practices worldwide. Directly competes on independent director placement, board effectiveness reviews, and CEO succession advisory in India and other markets.
• Korn Ferry: Global organizational consulting firm with a Board & CEO Services practice. Directly comparable to BoardConnect on board advisory, executive search, leadership development, and succession planning engagements.

Emerging players

• BoardPAC: Asia-Pacific focused board meeting and governance software platform with India presence. Comparable to BoardConnect on the digital boardroom tooling layer, particularly the SWARA/board portal functionality, though focused on meeting workflow rather than AI-driven facilitation.
• Diligent (Diligent Corporation): Global governance SaaS platform for board management, entity management, and board portal workflows. Comparable to the digital boardroom and SWARA technology angle of BoardConnect, though at vastly larger scale and global enterprise focus.

Regional players

• Hunt Partners: India-focused executive search and leadership consulting firm with a board practice. Comparable to BoardConnect on senior-level placements and board advisory within the Indian market, though primarily a search-led firm rather than a platform-led one.
• Transearch India: Global executive search firm with significant India operations serving board, CEO, and senior leadership mandates. Comparable to BoardConnect on India-focused director and executive placement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/boardconnectindia

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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