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Globalise India Tech
Indus Tech Edge Fund Trust (IN/AIF2/24-25/1716) is a SEBI-registered Category II AIF managed by Indus TLG Managers LLP. The fund is also being registered under the IFSCA at GIFT City. Indus Tech Edge is a B2B AI/Software/SaaS/DeepTech growth fund co-founded by technology operators and PE investors from India, USA, and UK. The vision is to 'Globalise India Tech' — partnering with Indian technology founders building world-leading software products for global markets. The 'TLG' in the manager name refers to The Lawrie Group (TLG), a private investment management firm founded by Mike Lawrie (ex-Chairman/CEO of DXC Technology, Misys plc, and Siebel Systems; ex-IBM SVP). IndusAge, Jacob Ballas India (JBI), HCL Technologies, and The Lawrie Group DNA are all present in the founding team. Current address: 2F, Commercial Plaza, Radisson Hotel, Mahipalpur, NH-8, New Delhi – 110037. SEBI address: Avanta Solutions Business Centre, Saket, New Delhi (serviced office at time of registration).
Indus Tech Edge employs a proprietary 'Focused Investing & Active Partnering' model — investing in 'First institutional round and Series B+' B2B AI/Software/SaaS/DeepTech companies using India to build world-leading software for global markets. The team consists of Global Technology Industry Operators (alumni of HCL, Infosys, IBM, DXC, HP Software, Silver Lake, Bridgepoint, McKinsey, Samena Capital, Jacob Ballas India) who have personally led global technology companies, managed multi-billion-dollar M&A, and created significant value as operators-turned-investors. The fund's conviction: India's talent pool and cost advantages make it uniquely suited to build global-scale technology products, particularly in enterprise software.
Anurag Kumar
FMCFO & Chief Portfolio Manager; SEBI Contact Person
Anurag Kumar has 34+ years of corporate experience, including 27+ years in PE. He serves as CFO of Jacob Ballas India Private Limited (JBI), heading operations, investment structuring, portfolio management, exits, regulatory, legal, compliance, finance, and accounts. JBI has been an investment advisor to offshore PE funds with $540M+ across 30 companies. Previously in NBFC and manufacturing sectors: Siel Financial Services, Narang Group, Gujarat Ambuja Cement. Associate member of ICAI (Cost Accountant); LLB. He is the SEBI contact person for Indus Tech Edge Fund Trust.
Srinivas Chidambaram
Founder & Managing Partner
Srinivas Chidambaram has 35+ years of corporate experience, including 26+ years in PE investing in India and SE Asia. He was Managing Director and CEO of Jacob Ballas India Private Limited (JBI), New Delhi — a leading India-focused mid-market growth PE advisor with $540M+ across 30 companies. Previously served with HSBC Private Equity Asia in Hong Kong and India. Prior corporate experience at HCL Technologies Group and SRF Finance. Active angel investor in consumer, e-commerce, edu-tech, food-tech, and manufacturing.
Saurav Adhikari
Founder & Senior Partner
Saurav Adhikari has 40 years of global expertise across Technology, CPG/FMCG, and consumer durables. Over two decades at HCL (2000–2019), he served as Founding President of HCL's startup networking firm, built a multi-hundred-million-dollar ITES business, and served as President of Global Strategy. He was part of the team leading HCL Tech's pivot to IP-led solutions through $3B B2B software M&A. Former chairman of NASDAQ-listed Vahanna Tech Edge Acquisition I Corp (merged with Roadzen in $683M EV transaction). Board member of Goodricke Group Ltd., Accelya Solutions India Ltd., and Roadzen Inc. Also served as CEO at Groupe SEB India, and senior roles at Unilever and PepsiCo.
Sachin Varshney
Founder & Partner
Sachin Varshney is a corporate development and M&A leader with 16+ years across Software, Communication Tech, and IT. He served as Director of Corporate Development at HCL Tech, personally mentored by Shiv Nadar, and led the inorganic strategy building HCL Software (~$1.4B revenue). Completed $3B M&A and helped pivot HCL to one of India's largest IP-led solution companies. Founding partner of Indus Global Techventures LLP. Founding advisory partner for NASDAQ-listed Vahanna Tech Edge Acquisition I Corp ($200M, merged with Roadzen at $683M EV). Sole M&A Advisor for Analytics Edge (acquired by C5i at $30–40M). Previously at Infosys Consulting, Nokia Siemens Networks, and Azaire Networks.
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Ramesh Venkataraman
Founder & Senior Partner (London)
Ramesh Venkataraman has 30+ years in strategic management and PE. Ran Samena Capital's PE business ($500M AUM); MD at Bridgepoint Capital (European mid-market buyouts including large tech/digital buyouts); Partner at McKinsey (NY and Mumbai, led High Tech and Telecom practice for Asia). Currently runs Avest, a PE firm advising a UAE-based sovereign fund. Boards: Pure Data Centers, RAK Economic Zone, RAK Airport, ATCO Group, Spice Money, Wall Street Finance, Falcon Technologies.
Michael Lawrie
Senior Partner (New York)
Mike Lawrie is CEO and Founder of The Lawrie Group (TLG), $70M AUM. He is a globally recognised business and technology leader with 40+ years of management experience. Chairman/CEO of DXC Technology (NYSE:DXC, $20B Fortune 500), Misys plc, and Siebel Systems. Former partner at ValueAct Capital; former SVP & group executive at IBM responsible for global sales and distribution. Decades of public company board experience including chairman of Perspecta (NYSE: PRSP).
George Kadifa
Advisory Partner & Chairman of IC (Bay Area)
George Kadifa is a Founding Partner at Sumeru Equity Partners ($3B+ in 50+ enterprise technology companies; offshoot of Silver Lake). Previously EVP at HP Software ($4B software portfolio) and Strategic Relationships; Operating Partner at Silver Lake ($14B+ AUM); VP and GM at IBM; Chairman/CEO of Corio; SVP at Oracle; Senior Associate at Booz-Allen Hamilton.
Jonathan Morris
Partner (New York)
Jonathan Morris is an Investment Partner at The Lawrie Group (TLG), $70M AUM in investment strategy.
Daniel Fenster
Partner (New York)
Dan Fenster is CAO and Head of Investor Relations at The Lawrie Group (TLG). 25+ years in alternative asset operations. Previously COO at an Asian commercial multi-family office; VP Operations at Credit Suisse Asset Management; similar role at Julius Baer Investment Management.
Jo Mason
Partner (London)
Jo Mason is COO of The Lawrie Group. 25+ years in corporate transformations and M&A. Previously EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer of DXC Technology after the HPES merger.