Manikandan is a Founding Partner and Sponsor at Pavestone. He is a Serial Entrepreneur and Investor with over 32 years of experience. He has investments across sectors that include Health Tech, Media, Education, Technology, Manufacturing and Consumer Durables.

With an eye for identifying the right founders and businesses to invest in, he brings an enviable combination of entrepreneurship, investment acumen, building large scale businesses and extensive network to the team. He has been an integral part of Parampara Early-Stage Opportunities Fund as a senior investor.

He has founded LCGC Group and multiple other companies. He has invested growth capital in Locuz, Perfomics Analytical Labs, Dhanush Infotech and multiple other companies and enables them in their growth journey.

Manikandan is a Diploma holder in Electronics with specialization in Instrumentation.