Rukam Capital, a SEBI-registered Category-II venture capital fund house that has provided equity funding to prominent Indian firms, has today announced the appointment of Sanjeev Misra as an Advisor.
This strategic move is expected to further solidify Rukam Capital's status as a premier venture capital fund house in India, committed to promoting innovation, entrepreneurship, and substantial returns in the Indian startup ecosystem.
Sanjeev was a critical member of the Adani Group's leadership team, where he held the position of VP of Group Business & Renewables, after accumulating more than thirty years of extensive corporate experience. He played a critical role in the acceleration of sales, strategic planning, and overall business development, as well as the management of large-scale initiatives, in this capacity.
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Sanjeev has spent more than a decade in Silicon Valley, where he has played a significant role in the expansion of esteemed organizations. He is currently a Director at Yoho, a footwear startup that is the fastest-growing in India and one of Rukam Capital's main portfolio brands.
Sanjeev Misra has served as the Senior Vice President and Director of Paytm, where he was responsible for global exports and imports, as well as B2B commerce. In order to drive business and brand growth, transform sales, boost productivity, and create teams with the appropriate structure, talent, and culture, his leadership approach was centered on sharp prioritization and fostering innovation. He also serves as the managing partner of the Rajeev Misra Family Office, where he oversees investments.
Archana Jahagirdar, Managing Partner at Rukam Capital, said: “We are extremely happy to welcome Sanjeev to our advisory team. As we continue to assist and build our portfolio firms, his outstanding track record and profound understanding of both domestic and international markets will be extremely useful. His expertise in driving business transformation and his strategic vision will undoubtedly play a key role in advancing our mission to nurture and scale our portfolio brands. We are confident that his insights and leadership will bring significant value to our fund and our portfolio startups.”
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