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VC firm Lumikai hires top exec from GSF as founding partner quits

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VCCircle · 3m ago

VC firm Lumikai hires top exec from GSF as founding partner quits

Lumikai, an interactive media and gaming-focused venture capital firm, is investing through its second fund and has hired a new partner from GSF, a seed-stage tech investment firm, following the departure of its founding partner. Lumikai is known for investing in startups such as All-Star Games, Loco, Crater, Eloelo, Studio Sirah, and Bombay. This strategic hire reflects Lumikai's ongoing commitment to expanding its leadership and enhancing its investment capabilities.

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Rebright Partners GP Brij Bhasin Quits; Launches New Startup

Inc42 · 1y ago

Rebright Partners GP Brij Bhasin Quits; Launches New Startup

Brij Singh Bhasin, a General Partner at Rebright Partners, has stepped down to launch Snow Mountain AI, a generative AI-focused startup focused on streamlining and automating business processes in finance, compliance, legal, and operations domains. Bhasin will continue to be a part-time partner with Rebright, providing strategic support to portfolio founders and referring new investment opportunities. Snow Mountain AI will also receive investment from some of Rebright's LPs. Bhasin was previously part of the founding team at GSF Accelerator and founded the mobile app development startup Boost Tech in 2011.

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas hires former Trilegal exec for corporate practice

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VCCircle · 10m ago

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas hires former Trilegal exec for corporate practice

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas has appointed Rohan Ghosh Roy as an equity partner in its corporate practice, marking its seventh partner-level hire since August. Based in Mumbai, Ghosh Roy has over 15 years of experience, having previously worked at Trilegal. This is the second equity-level partner hired by Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas from Trilegal this year. In addition to Ghosh Roy, the firm has recently hired four other partners to strengthen its team. Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas has been actively expanding its practice, targeting top talent from peer law firms.

NIIF top exec quits to float own private equity fund

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VCCircle · 2m ago

NIIF top exec quits to float own private equity fund

A top executive from India’s National Infrastructure and Investment Fund (NIIF) is leaving to start a private equity fund focused on investing in growth-stage companies. The executive spent nearly four years at the NIIF, which acts in both a limited partner and sovereign wealth capacity. This move highlights a shift towards private investment initiatives from established financial professionals in prominent institutional roles.

Stakeboat Capital set to enter private credit, hires former Sundaram Alt exec

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Stakeboat Capital set to enter private credit, hires former Sundaram Alt exec

Mid-market private equity firm Stakeboat Capital is expanding its portfolio by entering the private credit asset class. The firm has hired a former fund manager from Sundaram Alternative Assets to lead its new private credit platform. Stakeboat Capital, based in Bengaluru, is taking this strategic step under the leadership of managing partner Chandrasekhar Kandasamy.

Law firm JSA hires Zetwerk exec for corporate practice

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Law firm JSA hires Zetwerk exec for corporate practice

Law firm JSA has announced the hiring of Rakesh Warrier as a retained partner in its Bengaluru office for its corporate practice. This is Warrier's second stint with JSA, having previously worked there for nine years. He also worked at Zetwerk, a B2B manufacturing services unicorn, for two years. Warrier brings a wealth of expertise in regulatory advisory services, corporate transactions, and general corporate and commercial matters to JSA. The appointment follows the elevation of 10 lawyers to partnership at JSA.

VC Lumikai eyes 10-12 deals via India Fund-II

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Economic Times · 1y ago

VC Lumikai eyes 10-12 deals via India Fund-II

Lumikai, a gaming and interactive media venture capital firm, plans to make 10-12 investments in pre-seed and Series A companies from its $50 million India fund II. The firm currently has $58 million in assets under management from 15 portfolio companies, with over 70% of them generating revenue. Lumikai is focused on interactive media sub-sectors, including content, platforms, tools and technology infrastructure, and systems of play. The Indian gaming industry has seen increased interest from various investors, leading to a surge in game development studios and the return of experienced talent. However, Lumikai sees limited potential in real money gaming and has adjusted its growth forecast for the sector.

Early-stage investor Relentless VC elevates exec to partner

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VCCircle · 10m ago

Early-stage investor Relentless VC elevates exec to partner

Relentless VC, a micro venture capital firm focusing on early-stage investments, has promoted Nikheel Kamble to the position of partner. Kamble, who joined Relentless VC in 2020 as a principal, has previously held roles at SIDBI Venture Capital and Artha Ventures. Relentless VC, which has a $10 million corpus, backs startups in various sectors and has recently invested in Nected and SuperAPI. The firm aims to support startups that are innovating within their industries.

Startup accelerator 9Unicorns hires former Mckinsey exec to beef up team

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Startup accelerator 9Unicorns hires former Mckinsey exec to beef up team

Early-stage investment platform Venture Catalysts' accelerator and incubator, 9Unicorns, has appointed Lumani Shah, a former McKinsey & Company senior associate, as a principal in the firm. Shah's role will involve driving strategic growth initiatives and supporting the growth of the accelerator's portfolio companies. With her expertise in strategy development, financial analysis, and operational excellence, Shah is expected to play a crucial role in guiding the portfolio companies towards success and executing investments. This hiring comes shortly after the appointment of Vinod Keni as a partner at 9Unicorns. The fund has already invested in companies such as Shiprocket, BluSmart, and Vedantu.

Aviral Bhatnagar Quits VC Firm Venture Highway

Inc42 · 1y ago

Aviral Bhatnagar Quits VC Firm Venture Highway

Aviral Bhatnagar, who was leading investments in SaaS, consumer, and AI sectors at Venture Highway, has left the VC firm. Bhatnagar expressed excitement about exploring new opportunities and contributing to India's ecosystem. He thanked Venture Highway's founder Neeraj Arora for providing him with a platform and supporting young talents. Bhatnagar's departure follows the resignation of Samir Sood, cofounder of Venture Highway, a few months ago. The VC firm, which was founded in 2015, has invested in unicorns like Meesho, CRED, and Moglix. Bhatnagar's exit adds to the string of partner-level departures witnessed in the Indian startup VC ecosystem in 2023.

Accel names new partners; Ideaspring hires a Chiratae exec

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VCCircle · 2m ago

Accel names new partners; Ideaspring hires a Chiratae exec

Accel promoted Pratik Agarwal and Rachit Parekh to partners, reflecting their contributions and support for early and growth-stage startups like Niyo and Citymall. Agarwal focuses on early-stage investments, while Parekh sits on growth-stage company boards. Meanwhile, Ideaspring Capital hired Kailashnath MS, a former Chiratae Ventures executive, as a partner. Kailashnath, who heads seed investments, previously led funding for AI and tech startups and focuses on healthcare company investments.

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