Afroz is the Head of Finance & Legal at Antler India. He brings over 18 years of experience across venture capital, start-ups, and global corporates, with a strong track record in building high-performing teams, driving operational excellence, and partnering with founders to scale businesses. Prior to joining Antler India, Afroz was with Z47 (formerly Matrix Partners India), where he managed complex cross-border fund structures and led fund operations, investor relations, and regulatory compliance, while spearheading fundraises and key exit transactions - from M&As to IPOs. Earlier, he led finance growth initiatives at Fork Media, built FP&A and market-entry frameworks at Nielsen, and advised global clients on cross-border tax at KPMG. Afroz is a Chartered Accountant with an All India Rank and a CFA Level III pass-out.