Backing Exceptional Entrepreneurs Driven By Passion, Integrity, Excellence
& Results.

Our vision is to be at the forefront of the convergence of the spirit of Indian entrepreneurship and boundless opportunities of the global market.

Leading with expertise, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to both our investors and the ground-breaking companies we support; our approach is underpinned by a deep understanding of market dynamics, a rigorous due diligence process, and a keen insight into technological and business model disruptions.

We strive to create a portfolio that reflects a synergy of high growth potential and the promise of liquidity, aligning our investments with the evolving aspirations of our investors.

Values We Imbibe

Seek out Innovation and Disruption

Prioritize Scalability and Growth

Focus on Sustainability and Long-term Vision

Leverage Collaboration and Partnerships

Value Adaptability and Resilience

Make Data-Driven Decisions

Empower Local Ecosystems and Communities

Build a Global Mindset and Capabilities

Ensure Governance and Risk Management

Invest for Good and Positive Impact

Investment Experience Across the Team!

1990


Industry Experience

Led and managed several senior business roles with global companies across industries and sectors, helping build business operations and scale

Industry Experience

Led and managed several senior business roles with global companies across industries and sectors, helping build business operations and scale

2000


Launch of TIE

to enable grassroot innovation India

Launch of TIE

to enable grassroot innovation India

2008


Startup Programme

Spearheading 10K startup programmes along with Government of India

Startup Programme

Spearheading 10K startup programmes along with Government of India

2012


Venture Consulting

Consulted for leading US based PE & VC funds to help with emerging market investments and portfolio growth

Venture Consulting

Consulted for leading US based PE & VC funds to help with emerging market investments and portfolio growth

2014


Corporate Venturing

Managed a $250 mm Corporate Venture Investment Fund for Reliance Industries Ltd.

Corporate Venturing

Managed a $250 mm Corporate Venture Investment Fund for Reliance Industries Ltd.

2016


LP Investments

Led a LP position in an Israeli incubation Fund to back deep-tech startups from Israel

LP Investments

Led a LP position in an Israeli incubation Fund to back deep-tech startups from Israel

2018


Venture Investing

Launched $50 mm Cornerstone’s Fund-I to make investments in Enterprise SaaS startups in India

Venture Investing

Launched $50 mm Cornerstone’s Fund-I to make investments in Enterprise SaaS startups in India

2024


Venture Investing

Built a sizeable investment portfolio in Enterprise tech. Launched $200 mm cornerstone Fund - II

Venture Investing

Built a sizeable investment portfolio in Enterprise tech. Launched $200 mm cornerstone Fund - II

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Our Team

Our team combines deep industry knowledge with a relentless drive to support visionary entrepreneurs. Together, we fuel the growth of tomorrow's leading companies.

Rajiv Vaishnav

Managing Partner

Abhishek Prasad

Managing Partner

Sheyas Trivedi

CFO & Partner

Nanika Kakkar

Partner

Vatsal Bavishi

Partner

Payal Punatar Doshi

Investment Director

Anurag Srivastava

Partner

Rachana Dixit

AVP - Finance & IR

Richa Thakur

Marketing Lead

Paresh Prabhu

Senior Associate

Kunal Punjabi

Associate

Yash Shah

Senior Analyst

Ashwini Nagarkar

AM, Finance

Prashant More

AM, Finance & IR

Our Advisors

Passionate about innovation and committed to excellence, our advisors help our portfolio's unlock their full potential, driving success and creating value.

Ganesh Natarajan

Product Diligence & Business Scalability

Vijay Srirangan

Technology Platform Review & IP Diligence

Suresh Pareek

General Partner

Deven Choksey

Monetization Potential & Value Realization Strategy

Loney Antony

Growth Potential & Go-to-market Strategy

Milind Kank

SMB Ecosystem Engagement

Roshan Talera

Technology Leadership in Logistics

Ashith Kampani

Financial Diligence & Capital Efficiency

Aseem Datar

Platform Thinking & Leadership Growth

Kimberlee Luce

US Market Access & Growth Hacks

Puneet Sood

Technology Leadership in BFSI

Mukesh Thumar

Product Evolution & BFSI Growth

Ashwin Dais

Hyper-Scaling & Managing Growth

Anand Desai

Achieving Market Leadership

Our Team

Our team combines deep industry knowledge with a relentless drive to support visionary entrepreneurs. Together, we fuel the growth of tomorrow's leading companies.

Rajiv Vaishnav

Managing Partner

Abhishek Prasad

Managing Partner

Sheyas Trivedi

CFO & Partner

Nanika Kakkar

Partner

Vatsal Bavishi

Partner

Payal Punatar Doshi

Investment Director

Anurag Srivastava

Partner

Rachana Dixit

AVP - Finance & IR

Richa Thakur

Marketing Lead

Paresh Prabhu

Senior Associate

Kunal Punjabi

Associate

Yash Shah

Senior Analyst

Ashwini Nagarkar

AM, Finance

Prashant More

AM, Finance & IR

Our Advisors

Passionate about innovation and committed to excellence, our advisors help our portfolio's unlock their full potential, driving success and creating value.

Ganesh Natarajan

Product Diligence & Business Scalability

Vijay Srirangan

Technology Platform Review & IP Diligence

Suresh Pareek

General Partner

Deven Choksey

Monetization Potential & Value Realization Strategy

Loney Antony

Growth Potential & Go-to-market Strategy

Milind Kank

SMB Ecosystem Engagement

Roshan Talera

Technology Leadership in Logistics

Ashith Kampani

Financial Diligence & Capital Efficiency

Aseem Datar

Platform Thinking & Leadership Growth

Kimberlee Luce

US Market Access & Growth Hacks

Puneet Sood

Technology Leadership in BFSI

Mukesh Thumar

Product Evolution & BFSI Growth

Ashwin Dais

Hyper-Scaling & Managing Growth

Anand Desai

Achieving Market Leadership