Former Helion and UC-RNT CFO Natarajan Ranganathan joining Fstac.tech as an independent director

Fstac.tech, an online platform that aims to protect businesses and their customers in real-time, is onboarding Natarajan Ranganathan as an independent director.

Notably, Ranganathan has also invested an undisclosed amount in the startup.

Ranganathan brings extensive experience in the venture capital industry. He previously served as the managing director and chief financial officer (CFO) at Helion Ventures, a venture capital firm.

Following his tenure at Helion, Ranganathan held the positions of CFO and Chief Operating Officer (COO) at UC-RNT Fund, an alternative investment fund formed through a partnership between RNT Associates (Ratan Tata) and the University of California.

What does Fstac.tech do?

Fstac.tech is an innovative platform that specializes in device and browser intelligence. It provides advanced solutions for fraud prevention, regulatory compliance, and risk management. It serves a wide range of industries, including e-commerce, digital banking, and payment aggregation.

Acting as a secure payment aggregator, the startup enables financial institutions and payment providers to detect fraudulent transactions, ensure account security, and streamline compliance with stringent regulatory frameworks. 

Leveraging real-time device fingerprinting, behavioral analytics, and contextual signals, the platform safeguards user data and optimizes transaction safety, making it a critical partner in secure and efficient digital transactions.

Who are the founders?

Fstac.tech, which also has an office in Dubai, was founded by Utkarsh Srivastava and Rahul Pandey, who each had years of experience in fintech and digital security.

Utkarsh, who has built a career in payments, banking, and security at notable institutions like RBL and Decentro, previously co-founded Zeppery, a venture that secured $77,000 in funding early on. 

Rahul Pandey, with nearly 20 years of entrepreneurial experience, also co-founded Let It Wag, a social network dedicated to pet owners and animal welfare initiatives.

According to Srivastava, Ranganathan’s appointment will be crucial for scaling operations and building GTM strategies for the Middle East and the Indian market.