Peak Ventures is an early-stage, sustainability-focused venture capital fund that is partnered with Sanjay Nayar, the former chairman and CEO of KKR India and current manager of the technology-focused venture capital fund Sorin Investments. Nayar would join the Mumbai-based firm as a general partner.
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“While nothing changes from our strategy or how we approach investment opportunities…what Sanjay helps to do is to see how we can scale in a shorter period of time,” Shah said, adding that he sees the fund evolving into backing relatively later-stage startups in this space.
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“Over time, we are looking to build a large institutional platform, and Sanjay’s addition is strategic from the point of view of writing bigger cheques and bringing his investment acumen to decision making. Besides his capital contribution, his investment experience in India and ability to institutionalise Indian funds to attract high quality local capital comes as very important,” he added.
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About Peak Ventures
Peak Ventures is funding the next set of revolutionary companies that can help the world transition to a low-carbon economy. Peak Sustainability Ventures identify and invest in purpose-driven entrepreneurs looking to make a difference in the world and shape collective futures. Peak Sustainability Ventures focus on four key areas: Energy, Food Systems, Water and Climate.
Peak Sustainability Ventures have been deeply involved in sustainability throughout the last decade, and use our domain knowledge to invest in areas we believe to be the most compelling and impactful at a large-scale.
