Omidyar Network India (Impact fund with ~$700M AUM supporting mission-driven startups) | Bangalore

• Investment Analyst
  • Played a key role in investments across agritech, financial inclusion, B2B commerce, and climate tech, totalling ~$6.5M.
  • Co-led a collaborative agritech study with Boston Consulting Group, engaging 30+ ecosystem stakeholders to identify scalable capital solutions for enhancing smallholder farmer incomes.
  • Led sector research in Agritech and Climate Tech. 
  • Evaluated 150+ startups raising $0.5–5M. 
  • Conducted deep-dive sector analyses and identified fund-level investment theses. 
  • Engaged with founders, incubators, and co-investors to refine pipeline and strategy.
  • Developed investment memos, financial models, sector research and impact assessments across early-stage transactions.

Aavishkaar Capital ($400M impact fund investing across emerging markets) | Mumbai

• Investment Analyst
  • Sourced and evaluated 100+ startups across Agritech, Financial Inclusion, and Essential Services, including Circularity, EV & Logistics, B2B Marketplaces, and Consumer.
  • Progressed 3 deals to advanced stages, including:
    • A ~$3M investment in a full-stack EV infrastructure company offering charging hardware and SaaS solutions for charge point, fleet, and battery swap management.
    • A ~$5M digital-first insurtech simplifying access to microinsurance products through embedded channels.
    • A ~$5M fundraise for a B2B commerce platform connecting Indian artisans to global buyers.
    • A ~$3M investment in an EV components player specializing in battery management systems and safety-critical electronics.
  • Built sector-specific investment primers, including an Agritech landscape report mapping 60+ startups and identifying thematic opportunities and whitespace.
  • Supported business model evaluation and contributed to due diligence, valuation, and impact thesis development.
  • Led monthly MIS and strategy calls for portfolio companies – supporting budgeting, performance tracking, and business planning.

PwC (Global firm offering audit, consulting, and M&A advisory)

• Investment Banking Analyst
  • Undertook fund raising and M&A mandates across sectors including Industrial Products & Services, Pharma, Logistics and Startups.
  • Prepared 35+ teasers for potential business opportunities and 10+ investment proposals.
  • Some of the key mandates include: o Advising a leading Indian apparel brand on a fund-raise mandate worth ~USD 3.5mn.
  • Acquisition of a pharma company under liquidation for a reserve price of ~USD 65mn by a global biotech player 
  • Advisory for an integrated steel manufacturing facility under divestment for a buy side mandate of ~USD 220mn.
     

KPMG (Leading professional services firm across audit and advisory)

• Risk Analyst
  • Part of the Governance, Risk & Compliance Services practice, working across clients in FMCG, Media, and Manufacturing sectors.
  • Conducted Internal Audits, IFC testing, and process reviews across functions like Procurement-to-Pay, Payroll, Marketing, and Accounts Payable.
  • Analyzed and tested 150+ internal controls for a leading Paints & Coatings firm (~USD 350 Mn), covering multiple core and support functions.
  • Identified 25+ potential risk areas and developed mitigation plans for a top Indian media conglomerate.
  • Redesigned a Risk Control Matrix (20+ reforms) to streamline the acquisition process for a major FMCG company (~USD 450 Mn transaction value).

• Selected from 150+ students for Global Accelerator Program 2019 (GAP) at National University of Singapore (NUS)
• Secured multiple competition wins at Ashoka University including: Best Pitch Award at Ashoka Business Conclave 2019; First Prize at Startup Ashoka 2018; Best Pitch Award at Ashoka Leadership Summit

• BSc. (Hons) Economics and Finance, Ashoka University, Sonipat

• ⁠ New York Institute of Finance: M&A Concepts and Theories (Advanced) Certification
• ⁠ Lean Six Sigma, Green Belt Certification
• ⁠ Research Analyst Certification Exam, National Institute of Securities Market (NISM)
• ⁠ Securities Operations and Risk Management Certification, NISM
• ⁠ Excel Skills for Business: Advanced, Coursera

• Elected as Career Affairs Secretary for PGPX 2025-26; Part of 61st Student Council at IIMA
• President of Ashoka University's Investments Club leading a team of 30+ finance enthusiasts; Co-founded Bodhi Capital - a student managed investment fund with focus on value investing (2019-20)