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

Our vision is to be at the forefront of Indian entrepreneurship, connecting it with global opportunities to drive innovation and growth.

With expertise, integrity, and commitment, we support investors and groundbreaking companies through deep market understanding, rigorous due diligence, and insights into technological and business model disruptions.

We aim to build a portfolio that balances high-growth potential with liquidity, ensuring alignment with the evolving aspirations of our investors.

By staying ahead of market trends, we foster sustainable success, creating opportunities that bridge Indian entrepreneurship with the world.

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