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Playbook Partners India

Transformation at Scale for Aspirational India

IN/AIF2/23-24/1416Cat II

Private equity, private credit and real-estate funds that don't employ leverage except for operating needs. The largest AIF category.

Overview

About

Playbook Partners India is a SEBI-registered Category II AIF and a growth-stage investment firm focused on backing companies at critical inflection points of scale. Founded and operated by experienced entrepreneurs and operators, the firm leverages deep domain expertise across sectors such as retail, fintech, media, SaaS, and consumer businesses. Playbook specializes in investing in companies that have achieved product-market fit and exhibit strong unit economics, with the potential to scale rapidly across large addressable markets. Beyond capital, the firm provides hands-on support to founders, helping with leadership hiring, expansion into new markets, product launches, and strategic partnerships. With a strong foundation in building and scaling businesses within India’s digital ecosystem, Playbook Partners positions itself as a long-term partner to founders navigating complex growth journeys.

Investment Philosophy

Playbook Partners follows an operator-led, high-conviction investment philosophy focused on businesses at scale-up stages. The firm invests in companies with proven product-market fit, strong unit economics, and large market opportunities. It emphasizes deep partnership with founders, providing strategic and operational support beyond capital. As patient investors, they prioritize long-term value creation, leveraging their experience in scaling businesses to guide portfolio companies through growth, expansion, and organizational challenges. Their approach is data-driven, selective, and centered on enabling breakout growth.

Team— 11

Vikas Choudhury

Managing Partner

Managing Partner at Playbook Partners with extensive experience as an operator and investor, leading growth-stage investments and founder partnerships.

Dushyant Singh

Managing Director

Leads investment strategy and execution, working closely with portfolio companies on scaling and operational growth.

Girish Shewale

Venture Partner

Supports deal sourcing and strategic initiatives across portfolio companies.

Jayesh Agharkar

Chief Financial Officer

Oversees financial strategy, fund management, and compliance functions.

Saksham Kohli

Principal

Works on investment evaluation, deal execution, and portfolio support.

Nivedith Keswani

Senior Associate

Focuses on research, deal sourcing, and portfolio monitoring.

Aarush Jain

Associate

Supports investment analysis and portfolio engagement.

Sanya Singh

Analyst

Works on research and early-stage deal evaluation.

Avil Vaz

VP, Finance

Handles financial operations and fund-level execution.

Registration

SEBI Registration

SEBI-registered

Reg. NumberIN/AIF2/23-24/1416

VintageDec 2023 · 2 yrs old

Valid ToPerpetual

Contact PersonVikas Choudhury

Address042, Atlanta, Nariman Point, Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, 400021

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