Vikash Sharma

Vikash Sharma is the Group CEO of IC1101 Holdings, a global investment and holding company focused on private equity, venture capital, and strategic investments across sectors including fintech, real estate, technology, hospitality, and luxury. With over 20 years of experience spanning finance, capital markets, and strategic business development, Vikash has been instrumental in building cross-border […]

Robin Alex Panicker

Robin Alex Panicker is a Venture Partner at Unicorn India Ventures, where he brings extensive experience as a serial entrepreneur and technologist. Known for his hands-on involvement in startup ecosystems across India, Robin was also a founding team member of Finomena, a fintech lending platform. At Unicorn India Ventures, he focuses on evaluating early-stage investments […]

Mahavir Pratap Sharma

Mahavir Pratap Sharma is the Managing Partner at RAIN (Rajasthan Angels Innovation Network), one of India’s most active regional angel networks. A passionate serial entrepreneur and startup evangelist, Mahavir is deeply involved in mentoring, funding, and nurturing early-stage startups across diverse sectors. He also serves as the Chairman of the TiE India Angels and was […]

Sachin Oswal

Sachin Oswal is the Founder of Originity and a seasoned startup investor and entrepreneur. With a background in scaling tech-led ventures and a deep understanding of retail, e-commerce, and operations, Sachin has been instrumental in building and backing high-growth companies in India’s digital economy. He was previously the COO at Shoppers Stop and Co-founder of […]

Mihir Joshi

Mihir Joshi is the CEO of GVFL Limited (formerly Gujarat Venture Finance Limited), one of India’s pioneering venture capital firms. With over two decades of experience in finance, venture capital, and entrepreneurship, Mihir has been instrumental in nurturing early-stage startups and scaling innovation-driven enterprises. Under his leadership, GVFL has expanded its reach across sectors like […]

Prem Barthasarathy

Prem Barthasarathy is a Partner at Pontaq, a cross-border venture capital firm that specializes in investing across the UK–India–US innovation corridor. With a strong background in technology and venture investing, Prem plays a key role in identifying and scaling startups in fintech, deep tech, smart cities, and digital infrastructure. At Pontaq, he has led numerous […]

Sairee Chahal

Sairee Chahal is the Founding Partner at Appreciate Capital, a fund focused on backing women-led and purpose-driven businesses. She is also the founder of SHEROES, a women-only social network that has empowered millions through community, resources, and employment opportunities. With a deep commitment to inclusive entrepreneurship, Sairee brings decades of experience in startup building, investing, […]

Aparajit Bhandarkar

Aparajit Bhandarkar is a Partner at Varanium Capital Advisors Private Limited, an alternative investment fund focused on early and growth-stage technology ventures. With a background in financial markets and venture investing, Aparajit plays a key role in deal sourcing, portfolio management, and fund strategy. He actively supports startups across Fintech, SaaS, Consumer Internet, and Digital […]

Sanjay Nath

Ashish Kumar is the Co-founder & General Partner at The Fundamentum Partnership, a scale-stage venture capital fund co-founded with Nandan Nilekani and Sanjay Nath. With decades of experience in private equity and venture capital, Ashish brings deep financial acumen and operational rigor to help late-stage startups scale into enduring companies. He plays a critical role […]