Mohanraj Shanmugam

Program Associate @ The LHoFT - Luxembourg House of Financial Technology

About

🚀 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 • ⚙️ 𝗘𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 | 🎯 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲 | 💼 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 & 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 As an 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗽𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗛𝗼𝗙𝗧, I work hands-on with fintech startups and scale ups from around the world. A major focus of our work is supporting ventures that are helping under-served communities access essential financial services through innovative, technology-driven solutions. I collaborate with founders to shape go-to-market strategies, refine business models, and prepare for scale and investment. Through Catapult, we’re not just accelerating companies — we’re empowering solutions with real-world impact. Alongside, I lead a mechanical design outsourcing and product sourcing venture that supports and connects engineering firms around the world. We provide design and analysis related services and source precision Machine/Industrial components, helping clients reduce lead times, control costs, and deliver with technical confidence. From early concept to full execution, we focus on getting quality results — reliably and efficiently. These are two distinct tracks, but both reflect a shared mindset: solve real problems, move fast, and build systems that scale. Whether it’s startup growth or technical delivery, I enjoy being close to execution — where value is created. 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀:  🔹Fintech acceleration and startup mentorship 🔹Venture building & business model innovation Consultation 🔹Mechanical design and CAD services 🔹Global sourcing and supply chain optimization 🔹Cross-border collaboration, project management and strategic execution If you’re into startups, Finance, Investments, engineering, or looking for a partner to help scale your vision.   𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀.🤝🏻 #Startup #Entrepreneurship #Fintech #FinancialInclusion #Acceleration #MechanicalDesign #CAD #design #ProductSourcing #catapult #CatapultProgram #VentureGrowth #CrossBorder #sourcing

Country

City

Luxembourg

Industry

Financial Services

Skill

FinTech, Post Processing, Material Characterization, Materials Science, Creativity and Innovation, Innovation Management, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC), Engineering services, Engineering solution, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Analysis, Mechanical Product Design, Engineering Management, International Relations, Digital Marketing, Project Management, Strategic Negotiations, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Mechanical Engineering, Teamwork

Experience

Program Associate

The LHoFT - Luxembourg House of Financial Technology

2025-11 - Present · 11 mos

Luxembourg

Program Associate - Catapult: Financial Inclusion

The LHoFT - Luxembourg House of Financial Technology

2024-11 - 2025-11 · 1 yr 1 mo

Luxembourg

-Leading the strategy and execution of Catapult: Inclusion acceleration programs for early-stage fintechs focused on financial inclusion. -Working closely with the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Luxembourg and Ministry of Economy. -Designing tailored program content and success frameworks aligned with business development goals. -Managing end-to-end program delivery, including planning, operations, timelines, and resource allocation. -Coordinating cross-functional teams across marketing, partnerships, finance, and events for seamless execution. -Serving as the primary point of contact for all program-related communications and inquiries. -Building and maintaining relationships with mentors, investors, and key ecosystem partners. -Developing a post-program engagement framework to track alumni progress and foster a strong community. -Collaborating with marketing to drive program visibility and attract high-quality applicants and sponsors. -Ensuring brand consistency and representing LHoFT values in all external engagements. -Supporting program participants in accessing funding opportunities and investor connections.

Business Development- Education & Talent Attraction

The LHoFT - Luxembourg House of Financial Technology

2024-3 - 2024-11 · 9 mos

Luxembourg

-Research and prospecting new University partners for talent attraction and education (Fintech Campus + Fintech Recruits! and others). -Research and prospecting new Corporate partners for the Fintech Campus C+. -Research about the latest tools, best benchmarks, new initiatives and channels for attracting, engaging and retaining top talent. -Participating and supporting at events related to LHoFT’s Education initiatives. -Supporting with CATAPULT- an Financial inclusion acceleration programme

Founder

Eurpees

2023-8 - Present · 3 yrs 2 mos

Luxembourg

Business Development Intern

Luxinnovation GIE

2023-5 - 2023-9 · 5 mos

Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg

-Soft-landing with international companies and Start-ups. -Supported organising the visits of Several Delegations. -Coordination in Luxembourg’s flagship Events. -Creating Marketing campaigns for marketing and communications team. -Research, Analysis and Propose new digital tools to improve the efficiency of the tasks linked to the organisation. -Management of adhoc projects.

Business Development Intern

Startup Luxembourg

2023-5 - 2023-9 · 5 mos

Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg

Master Thesis Project

Lodz University of Technology

2020-9 - 2021-5 · 9 mos

Łódź, Łódzkie, Poland

Trainee

National Test House (NTH)

2017-6 - 2017-7 · 2 mos

Chennai, India

Learnt about Mechanical Destructive & Non Destructive Testing.

Trainee

Sundaram Clayton Limited

2017-6 - 2017-6 · 1 mo

Chennai

Learnt about Casting and Machining of Automobile Components.

Trainee

Kannan Tools and Dies

2017-6 - 2017-6 · 1 mo

Coimbatore, India

Learnt about CNC Machine Shop, Quality Inspection, Solidworks, CAD and MASTER CAM

Trainee

Tamilnadu Newsprint and PapersLimtied

2016-12 - 2016-12 · 1 mo

Karur, Tamil Nadu, India

Learnt about Paper manufacturing process from sugarcane fiber, Boilers, Soda Recovery Plant and Cement Manufacturing.

Trainee

METROPOLITAN TRANSPORT CORPORATION (CHENNAI) LIMITED

2016-12 - 2016-12 · 1 mo

Greater Chennai Area

Learnt about Engine, Clutch, Differential, Fuel Injection, Brakes, Front and Rear axle, Gear box and Alternator (Fault analysis, Disassembly, Assembly and Calibration) of a Bus.

Education

University of Luxembourg

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

2022 - 2024 · 2 yrs

Holder of The Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs fund talent support programme: The Guillaume Dupaix International Master’s Scholarship