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Pioneering Impact Venture Capital Since 2001
Aavishkaar Capital pioneered the venture capital approach of investing in early-growth stage enterprises in India in 2001, with focus on overlooked and challenging geographies and sectors. The firm has closed 8 funds with close to $500 million in AUM. Along with delivering commercial returns, Aavishkaar creates livelihoods, reduces vulnerabilities, and provides access to essential products and services through investments in ambitious entrepreneurs. Investment strategy covers India, Emerging Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa across three core sectors: Financial Inclusion, Food & Agriculture, and Essential Services.
Aavishkaar Capital invests in businesses serving emerging low and middle income populations by leveraging the intersection of consumption, financial inclusion and technology. The firm follows a multi-stage 'sow-tend-reap' strategy, investing in scalable businesses across Financial Inclusion, Food & Agriculture and Essential Services while supporting founders through strategy, governance, operational processes and fundraising.
Abhishek Mittal
Partner - Credit
Partner – Credit responsible for structured credit investments and portfolio management across financial inclusion and emerging sector platforms. Based in Mumbai.
Vineet Rai
Founder and Managing Partner
Founder and Managing Partner of Aavishkaar Capital. Pioneer of early-growth impact venture investing in India since 2001. Leads strategy, fund management and global expansion across Emerging Asia and Africa. Based in Mumbai.
Anurag Agrawal
Partner
Partner leading equity investment strategy, deal sourcing and portfolio value creation initiatives across core sectors. Based in Mumbai.
Shamkant Joshi
Managing Director, Finance
Managing Director – Finance overseeing financial management, compliance, fund accounting and governance across Aavishkaar’s fund platforms. Based in Mumbai.
Ashish Patel
Partner - Credit
Partner – Credit managing credit-focused investments and regional expansion initiatives across African markets. Based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Sowmya Suryanarayanan
Managing Director, Impact & ESG
Managing Director – Impact & ESG leading impact measurement, sustainability strategy and ESG integration across investment portfolios. Based in Mumbai.
Darren Lobo
Director - Credit
Director – Credit managing African credit portfolios and risk strategy implementation. Based in Nairobi, Kenya.
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Debobroto Das
Director
Director supporting investment execution, sector research and portfolio value enhancement strategies. Based in Mumbai.
Ekta Shah
Associate Vice President, Finance
Associate Vice President – Finance responsible for financial controls, reporting and fund operations. Based in Mumbai.
Kushal Lathia
Associate Director
Associate Director focused on investment analysis, deal evaluation and portfolio monitoring. Based in Mumbai.
Monu Jain
Partner - Credit
Partner – Credit focused on structured debt investments, risk evaluation and portfolio scaling initiatives. Based in Delhi.
Sanchayan Chakraborty
Partner
Partner responsible for equity investments, sector strategy and portfolio growth across financial inclusion and essential services. Based in Mumbai.
Shashvat Rai
Partner
Partner leading deal execution, investment structuring and portfolio oversight across emerging growth enterprises. Based in Mumbai.
Tarun Mehta
Partner
Partner overseeing international expansion initiatives and cross-border investment opportunities. Based in UAE.
Shriya Khanna
Associate Director - Capital Formation
Associate Director – Capital Formation managing investor relations, fundraising strategy and LP engagement. Based in Mumbai.
Ajay Maniar
Advisor
Advisor providing strategic guidance on investments, governance and sector development. Based in Mumbai.
E. N. Venkat
Advisor
Advisor contributing expertise in investment strategy, governance and institutional partnerships. Based in Mumbai.
Jayesh Parekh
Advisor
Advisor offering strategic advisory support across international markets and institutional expansion. Based in Singapore.
Pradeep Pathiyamveettil
Advisor
Advisor supporting governance frameworks and investment strategy development. Based in Mumbai.
Yoshiki Hashimoto
Advisor
Advisor contributing international market insights and cross-border strategic advisory. Based in Tokyo, Japan.