1949 – Platform of CAs in Investing, Banking, Consulting & Startups

Overview
1949 is a niche talent and networking platform connecting Chartered Accountants with opportunities in PE, VC, investment banking, consulting, and startups. It blends community-driven engagement with curated talent sourcing to simplify hiring and professional growth.

Key Stats & Reach

1150+ waitlisted members

200+ offline member interactions per month

600+ unique paid attendees

Newsletter: 25,000+ visits in 30 days, 36 contributing writers from PE, VC & I-banking

Reach to 750+ organisations

Core Strengths

Talent Agency: Profiles candidates based on 15 parameters suited to finance roles

Networking & Community: Strong referral network ensures higher hiring relevance

Relationships: Intimate relationships with marquee clients and core team members from Tier-1 colleges (SRCC, Xavier)

Marquee Clients: Samara Capital, Sixth Sense Ventures, Multiples, Bertelsmann Investments, etc.

Why It Matters for Startups / FO / EA Roles

Provides access to pre-vetted, referral-backed finance talent

Facilitates community-driven networking and strategic partnerships

Simplifies recruitment and talent discovery for high-growth startups