Darsh Chadha

Investment Associate at Nippon India Alternative Investments

Venture CapitalFund of Funds (FoF)Investment BankingM&A AdvisoryFinancial ModelingStartup EcosystemsAnalytical Problem-SolvingCo-investment Fund Management

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About

I'm Darsh Chadha, an Investment Associate at Nippon India Alternative Investments. With a foundation in Investment Banking at YES BANK, I now manage a portfolio of 14 India-dedicated VC funds and a co-investment fund, covering over 400 startups from seed to Series C. My expertise lies in evaluating business drivers and long-term value within the Indian tech ecosystem, particularly in SaaS, Fintech, and Deep Tech. I am currently involved in the launch of our Fund 2 and am eager to connect with thoughtful founders and fellow investors to exchange insights on emerging business models and market trends. I value clarity and substance in all my professional interactions and look forward to exploring how my experience in fund management and M&A advisory can foster mutual growth within the venture community.

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What I can offer

›Deep exposure to the Indian tech and VC landscape
›Hands-on Fund of Funds management experience
›Investment banking advisory expertise in new-age sectors
›Analytical rigor focused on business drivers
›Insights into seed to Series C tech startup trends

Looking for

›Relationships with thoughtful founders, investors, and operators

Best fit for

Investment PartnersThoughtful founders and operatorsHigh-level professionals in the Indian VC/FoF ecosystem

Current Interests

Indian startup ecosystemSeries B/C growth stagesAlternative InvestmentsEnterprise SaaSFintech and Deep TechPhilosophy and ISKCON teachingsEmerging business modelsSeed to Series C tech startups

Background

Career

Began in market research and finance internships before moving into Investment Banking at YES BANK, specializing in PE and M&A advisory. Currently an Investment Associate focused on late-stage startups and Fund of Funds management, combining analytical problem-solving with a focus on long-term value.

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Finance, SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), 2019 – 2022.

Achievements

›Manages a Fund of Funds portfolio of 14 India-dedicated VC funds with indirect access to 400+ startups.
›Executed buy-side and sell-side advisory for PE and M&A transactions at YES BANK.
›Actively involved in managing a separate co-investment fund and the launch of Fund 2.

Opinions

Clarity and meaningful relationships are the bedrock of successful investing
Philosophy and ISKCON teachings provide a valuable framework for ethical and long-term decision-making