Harsh Lamba

Analyst in the Partner's Office at Blume Ventures, Mumbai

PythonFinancial ModelingVenture CapitalStrategic PlanningData AnalysisLeadership

About

I'm Harsh Lamba, an Analyst in the Partner's Office at Blume Ventures in Mumbai. My career has taken me from growth internships and student leadership at BITS Pilani to quantitative roles in finance, and now I've pivoted into venture capital. I'm deeply passionate about the Indian startup ecosystem, with a strong focus on Blume Ventures' portfolio and the incredible talent coming out of BITS Pilani. I believe in patient capital, deep conviction, and founder-first partnerships that create enduring value. I'm here to connect people with opportunities, share insights from the VC front line, and build meaningful relationships within the Blume and BITS communities.

Networking

What I can offer

›Insights from the venture capital front line at Blume Ventures
›Access to opportunities in Blume's portfolio companies
›Connections within the Blume and BITS Pilani ecosystems
›Strategic planning and growth planning expertise
›Quantitative analysis and financial modeling skills

Looking for

›expanding my professional network
›exploring mutual opportunities in venture capital and startups

Best fit for

Leadership and investment team at Blume VenturesBITS Pilani alumni founders and communityProfessionals in the Indian startup ecosystem

Current Interests

Indian venture capital and startup ecosystemBlume Ventures' portfolio, history, and cultureRole of alma mater (BITS Pilani) in fostering entrepreneurship and talentTravel techApplication of AI in transforming the travel industry

Background

Career

Started as Growth Intern at Niroggyan, then held student leadership roles at BITS Pilani, followed by internships at Airmeet and TrueFoundry, then quantitative roles at UBS and Bread Financial, took a career break to pivot to venture capital, and now works at Blume Ventures

Education

Dual Degree from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani: Master of Science (MSc) in Economics and Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Mechanical Engineering; Schooling at Army Public School (APS) with CGPA 10

Achievements

›Developed a Python-based MEV Monitoring Tool at Bread Financial
›Increased user reach-out conversion success rate by 80% at TrueFoundry
›Voted into General Secretary office by 5500+ students at BITS Pilani
›Implemented a Deferred Placement Policy for student entrepreneurs at BITS Pilani
›Managed student funds exceeding INR 10 Crore at BITS Pilani
›Raised aid funds of over INR 20 lakhs for Pilani locals as Batch Representative

Opinions

Focus on 'talent, integrity, and execution' over diversifying by alma mater for founders from BITS Pilani
Believes 'patient capital, deep conviction, and founder-first partnerships create enduring value' (shares Blume Ventures' philosophy)
Believes the ambition of Indian founders has fundamentally shifted and that 'India is just getting started'
Values transparency in venture capital