We're back with a special look at Venture & Startup ecosystem in India and joining us is Rajesh Raju Managing Director at Kalaari Capital.
Kalaari Capital has made over 90 investments across three funds leading to about 15 successful exits from companies like Myntra, MedPlus and Snapdeal.
Rajesh has been venture investing in India for over 15 years, and has seen it all, on today's show we discuss:
Rajesh is a pioneer in investing in direct-to-consumer companies in India. His investment interests span consumer categories in retail, education and mobile. Rajesh returned from the US in 2006, drawn by the immense potential that India presents for entrepreneurs in reshaping the country. He has been a part of the startup ecosystem ever since.
In a career spanning over 20 years, Rajesh has had a broad set of experiences in the technology industry across product development, sales, M&A, equity research and private equity. He currently serves on the boards of several companies. Rajesh has an MBA (Hons) from the Booth School of Business, University of Chicago, a Master’s in engineering from Marquette University and Bachelor’s in Engineering from BITS, Pilani.
Kalaari Capital is an India focused venture capital firm that manages $650M funds with a strong advisory team in Bangalore. Kalaari Capital invests in early-stage, technology-oriented companies in India.
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By Mo JalilWe're back with a special look at Venture & Startup ecosystem in India and joining us is Rajesh Raju Managing Director at Kalaari Capital.
Kalaari Capital has made over 90 investments across three funds leading to about 15 successful exits from companies like Myntra, MedPlus and Snapdeal.
Rajesh has been venture investing in India for over 15 years, and has seen it all, on today's show we discuss:
Rajesh is a pioneer in investing in direct-to-consumer companies in India. His investment interests span consumer categories in retail, education and mobile. Rajesh returned from the US in 2006, drawn by the immense potential that India presents for entrepreneurs in reshaping the country. He has been a part of the startup ecosystem ever since.
In a career spanning over 20 years, Rajesh has had a broad set of experiences in the technology industry across product development, sales, M&A, equity research and private equity. He currently serves on the boards of several companies. Rajesh has an MBA (Hons) from the Booth School of Business, University of Chicago, a Master’s in engineering from Marquette University and Bachelor’s in Engineering from BITS, Pilani.
Kalaari Capital is an India focused venture capital firm that manages $650M funds with a strong advisory team in Bangalore. Kalaari Capital invests in early-stage, technology-oriented companies in India.