About us
SONALI ADVISORY is an independent consulting boutique specializing in strategy and international development.
Our mission: to support French and Indian companies in their growth, investment and partnership projects, by opening up access to strategic markets, decision-makers and opportunities.
Based in Paris and active throughout India, SONALI ADVISORY stands out for its tailor-made approach, bi-cultural expertise and high-level network in France and India.
Expertise
Based in Paris and with a presence in India (Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai), SONALI ADVISORY offers targeted, operational support in 8 key areas
International development
Expansion and growth strategy.
Market entry strategy
Studies, positioning, regulatory compliance.
Search for strategic partners
Distributors, manufacturers, investors.
Cross-border fundraising & M&A
Family offices, VC, corporate ventures.
Operational support
Local presence, team building.
Institutional & diplomatic relations
Interface with authorities and organizations.
Sales structuring & partnerships
Negotiation of agreements, licenses, exclusivities.
Business intelligence & strategic intelligence
Market analysis and trends.
The founder
Jonathan Sinivassane is the founder and President of SONALI ADVISORY. A Franco-Indian with over 18 years' experience, he has supported numerous companies in their growth strategies, fund-raising and setting up industrial partnerships.
A recognized expert in bilateral economic relations, he was an advisor to Nobel Peace Prize winner Rajendra Pachauri, and served as Special Advisor for France on the Franco-Indian Presidential Council, a collective of major groups from both countries. He then headed International Affairs at the City of Paris' economic development and innovation agency, before joining a French professional soccer club as Chief Business & Marketing Officer and Managing Director for International Affairs, representing the interests of an Indian shareholder.
Involved in a number of international initiatives, he is Young Leader of the Saudi-French Generation 2030 program, teaches at IMT Nord Europe, and is Vice-Chairman of the French-Indian Chamber of Commerce, where he heads the Sports department. A director of the Club 21e Siècle, he actively promotes equal opportunity, diversity and the fight against discrimination.
His approach is based on a unique combination of strategic vision, operational network and concrete execution, which he puts to work to realize the ambitions of his customers and partners.
