Gautom Kakoty

Gautom Kakoty is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in private equity and entrepreneurship. Currently serving as CFO and Investment Partner at Seligman Private Equity Select since 2011, Gautom plays a pivotal role in acquiring secondary interests and providing growth capital to notable companies across various sectors, collaborating with prominent private equity and venture capital firms. As the founder of BOIRE, Gautom established an online drinks retail business that achieved rapid delivery of premium cocktails and spirits in West London. Previous entrepreneurial ventures include founding Petit Bidon, which focused on developing kid-friendly pesto sauces. Earlier career experience includes serving as Investment Director at Edmond de Rothschild, where Gautom was involved in all facets of private equity, and as an Associate at Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein, handling marketing and transaction responsibilities. Gautom holds a Master’s Degree in Russian & Linguistics from the University of Oxford.