CORE TEAM
PIONEER INVESTORS IN THE INDIAN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND SOFTWARE SERVICES SUCCESS STORY
Vishal Bakshi
Founder and Managing Partner
Former Head, Goldman Sachs Private Equity India
20+ years of Global Private Equity and Investment Banking experience with 16 years at Goldman Sachs
Abhay Havaldar
Founder and Managing Partner
Former Head, General Atlantic Partners India
20+ years of Global Private Equity and Venture Capital investing in the India/US cross-border market, including 16 years at General Atlantic
Rajiv Gupta
Partner
Ex - Goldman Sachs, EY
15+ years of Global Private Equity, Investment Banking and Advisory experience
S. SHREEGANESH
Senior Associate
Ex - DC Advisory
5 years of Investment Banking and Advisory experience
MADHAV MALANI
Senior Analyst
Ex–India Quotient
2+ years of venture investing experience across early-stage startups.
Madhav Malani
Senior Analyst
Ex–India Quotient
2+ years of venture investing experience across early-stage startups
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Prior investments in Novelty Wealth (AI Finance), Cosma Health (Healthcare), and Lorazzo (Consumer Brand)
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Experience in due diligence and institutional fundraising processes
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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India Quotient | 2024–2026
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American Express | 2023–2024
EDUCATION
- IIT Delhi — B.Tech, Mechanical Engineering (2023)
Rajiv Gupta
Partner
Ex - Goldman Sachs, EY
15+ years of Global Private Equity, Investment Banking and Advisory experience
- Global banking experience across US, Europe and India
- Recent investments in Sirion Labs, Blueshift, Corestack and Mad Street Den
- Prior investments in Max India ($115mm) and NDTV ($100mm); buyside advisory for investments in Sula
- $4bn of M&A experience at Goldman Sachs; strategic advisory for Hutchison Whampoa in Europe
PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE
- MentorCap Management (2012 - 2016)
- Violet Arch (2011 - 2012)
- Goldman Sachs (2006 - 2011)
- Ernst & Young (2004 - 2006)
EDUCATION
- I.C.A.I. Chartered Accountancy 2003
- University of Calcutta B.Com (Hons.) 2002
S. Shreeganesh
Senior Associate
Ex - DC Advisory
5 years of Investment Banking and Advisory experience
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Recent investment in Mad Street Den
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Cross border M&A and fundraising of $200mn
PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE
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DC Advisory (2019 – 2022)
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Pioneer Investcorp (2018 – 2019)
EDUCATION
- I.C.A.I. Chartered Accountancy, 2017
Abhay Havaldar
Founder and Managing Partner
Former Head of General Atlantic Partners India
20+ years of Global Private Equity and Venture Capital investing in the India/US cross-border market, including 16 years at General Atlantic
- Founded General Atlantic's India and South East Asia Private Equity business with over $1 billion in investments.
- Pioneered technology Venture Capital in India: founded Draper International's India office in 1995; invested $45mm India dedicated fund.
BOARD ENGAGEMENT
- Currently serves on the Boards of Sirion Labs, Blueshift, Corestack, Mad Street Den, Jubilant Foodworks, IBS Software and Healthcare Global
- Extensive prior Board experience at NSE, Hexaware, Patni Computers, Cyient and Sharekhan
EDUCATION
- London Business School, M.Sc. (Sloan Fellow), Business Administration and Management, 1994
- University of Mumbai, B. E., Electrical, 1982
Vishal Bakshi
Founder and Managing Partner
Former Head of Goldman Sachs Private Equity India
20+ years of Global Private Equity and Investment Banking experience with 16 years at Goldman Sachs
- Led Goldman Sachs India's $1 bn Private Equity built a strong and stable team, invested in non-auction, proprietary opportunities, created value (across stages, industries and control) and monetized prior investments.
- Global Head of Goldman Sachs IT Services M&A and Corporate Finance in Goldman Sachs Technology Investment Banking in New York.
- Head Private Equity Investment Banking with ICICI / JP Morgan joint venture
BOARD ENGAGEMENT
- Currently serves on the Boards of Sirion Labs, Blueshift, Corestack and Mad Street Den
- Extensive prior Board experience at Max India, Antuit, Den, Sigma Electric, Sudhir Gensets and others
EDUCATION
- Columbia Business School, MBA, 2000
- Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, MBA, 1994
- St. Stephen’s College, (B.A. Economics Honors), Delhi, 1992
