MSM Unify has strengthened its senior leadership with the appointment of Rishi Kapoor as Chief Financial Officer, as the student mobility platform prepares for its next phase of international growth and a potential dual stock market listing.
Kapoor brings more than 20 years of finance experience across education technology, information technology, pharmaceuticals and supply chain businesses. During his career, he has raised more than $135 million in equity funding and led acquisitions, regulatory initiatives and governance activities linked to public listings.
His appointment comes as MSM Unify explores a possible listing on an Indian exchange alongside a US exchange such as Nasdaq in its 2028 financial year. Kapoor will oversee financial strategy, fundraising, investor relations and financial operations across the group’s international markets.
MSM Unify connects students, recruitment partners and universities across North America, Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, India, Africa and Australia. The platform has developed its network over more than 10 years, as international student recruitment has become increasingly digital and competitive.
Before joining MSM Unify, Kapoor served as Chief Financial and Business Officer at Biodeal Pharmaceuticals, where he worked on the company’s capital structure ahead of a potential public listing. Earlier, he spent 6 years as Chief Revenue Officer at GirnarSoft Education Services, the operator of CollegeDekho.com, where he led equity and debt fundraising rounds and several acquisitions.
Kapoor also brings experience working with India’s securities regulator, national stock exchanges and investment banks on listing-related requirements.
Sanjay Laul, Founder of MSM Unify, said:
“Rishi understands what it takes to build a business that lasts. He has done this before in education, at scale, and through multiple stages of a company’s path to the public markets. As we expand across new geographies and prepare for a listing that reflects both our India roots and our global reach, his experience in financial strategy, capital raising and disciplined execution will be invaluable to us,” said Laul.
The appointment comes as education platforms place greater emphasis on governance, funding and investor readiness while seeking wider access to capital. Kapoor will lead these areas across MSM Unify’s operations in North America, Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, India, Africa and Australia.
The proposed listing structure is intended to provide both domestic and international investors access to the business.
Kapoor is a Chartered Accountant and holds a Master of Commerce degree from Himachal Pradesh University. He is also an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta and is registered as a Lifetime Certified Independent Director with India’s Institute of Corporate Affairs.
Commenting on his appointment, Kapoor said:
“MSM Unify is solving a real problem for students and institutions around the world, and doing so at a scale few companies can match. Having spent a significant part of my career in education, I understand how important strong financial leadership is in building a sustainable and scalable business. I look forward to working with the team to strengthen the company’s financial foundation and help shape its next phase of growth,” said Kapoor.
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