𝗔 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗘𝗗𝗚𝗘

We are delighted to announce that \ud835\uddd4\ud835\ude01\ud835\uddee\ud835\uddff\ud835\uddee\ud835\ude05\ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddee \ud835\uddd6\ud835\uddee\ud835\uddfd\ud835\uddf6\ud835\ude01\ud835\uddee\ud835\uddf9, the investment platform of PANA Holdings based in Mauritius, has made an equity investment in \ud835\udde3\ud835\uddf5\ud835\uddf6 \ud835\uddd8\ud835\uddd7\ud835\uddda\ud835\uddd8 \ud835\udddb\ud835\udde5 \ud835\udde7\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddf0\ud835\uddf5 \ud835\udde3\ud835\uddff\ud835\uddf6\ud835\ude03\ud835\uddee\ud835\ude01\ud835\uddf2 \ud835\udddf\ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddfa\ud835\uddf6\ud835\ude01\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddf1 — an emerging leader in HRMS solutions delivering AI-powered support across the employee lifecycle.

The investment reflects Ataraxia's focus on backing businesses with the potential to scale, create sustainable value, and connect innovative solutions with new markets. The agreement was signed on \ud835\udfee\ud835\udfed\ud835\ude00\ud835\ude01 \ud835\uddd4\ud835\ude02\ud835\uddf4\ud835\ude02\ud835\ude00\ud835\ude01 \ud835\udfee\ud835\udfec\ud835\udfee\ud835\udff2, marking a significant milestone for both organizations.

This collaboration will enable \ud835\udde3\ud835\uddf5\ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddd8\ud835\uddd7\ud835\uddda\ud835\uddd8 to expand its footprint into international markets, beginning with the African continent, while also fast-tracking its growing presence across India.

\ud835\udde3\ud835\uddf5\ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddd8\ud835\uddd7\ud835\uddda\ud835\uddd8 brings a unique proposition to the table — an HRMS platform backed by deep people-consulting expertise, extensively powered by AI, and delivered through a comprehensive suite that caters to every stage of the employee lifecycle. As an \ud835\udddc\ud835\udde6\ud835\udde2 \ud835\udfee\ud835\udff3\ud835\udfec\ud835\udfec\ud835\udfed-\ud835\uddf0\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddff\ud835\ude01\ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddf3\ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddf1 \ud835\uddf0\ud835\uddfc\ud835\uddfa\ud835\uddfd\ud835\uddee\ud835\uddfb\ud835\ude06, \ud835\udde3\ud835\uddf5\ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddd8\ud835\uddd7\ud835\uddda\ud835\uddd8 is built on a strong foundation of data security and trust.

This partnership brings together the vision of three leaders:
\ud835\udde9\ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddef\ud835\uddf5\ud835\uddee \ud835\uddd4\ud835\uddfb\ud835\uddfc\ud835\uddfc\ud835\uddfd — 30+ years in HR and organizational development, with leadership roles at Godrej & Boyce and Aditya Birla Group.
\ud835\uddd4\ud835\uddfb\ud835\uddfc\ud835\uddfc\ud835\uddfd \ud835\udde5\ud835\uddee\ud835\uddfa\ud835\uddee\ud835\uddf0\ud835\uddf5\ud835\uddee\ud835\uddfb\ud835\uddf1\ud835\uddff\ud835\uddee\ud835\uddfb — 30+ years partnering with Boards, Promoters, and CEOs to build scalable, high-performance organizations; an alumnus of IMD Switzerland, with leadership roles at Bajaj Finance and Canara HSBC before beginning his entrepreneurial journey.
\ud835\uddd7\ud835\uddff. \ud835\uddd7\ud835\uddee\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddff\ud835\uddf2 \ud835\uddd4\ud835\uddf8\ud835\uddfc\ud835\uddef\ud835\uddfc, FCIoD — Founder & Group CEO of PANA Holdings and Founder & CEO of Ataraxia. A 30-year veteran of Africa's oil & gas sector, a 2025 Global Power Leaders honoree, and an alumnus of Harvard Business School, INSEAD, and Alliance Manchester Business School. He has built PANA Holdings into a diversified platform spanning oil & gas, mining, power, and infrastructure across Africa.
Together, Ataraxia and PhiEDGE bring complementary strengths across investment, enterprise development, human capital, and technology — creating a platform for growth across India and Africa.
We extend our best wishes to both teams for a successful and impactful partnership ahead!