Anandamoy Roychowdhary, a partner at Peak XV's Surge, has left the firm after 11 years, marking the second senior-level departure in a year.
He joined Peak XV (formerly Sequoia Capital India) in February 2013 as Director of Technology and became a Partner in Surge in June 2023. Before moving into investing, he advised Peak XV's portfolio companies, including Byju’s, on technology.
Roychowdhary shared his departure on X, saying, “Petal wafts from the rose, drawn by dreams of mastery. Cedes post Nov 30th.”
Recently, Piyush Gupta, Peak XV’s former Managing Director, also left after seven years to start Kenro Capital, a secondary-focused fund. Roychowdhary's future plans are not yet known.
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Peak XV has not commented on the exit. Formerly Sequoia Capital India, the firm was rebranded last year and manages $9.2 billion across 13 funds. It plans to invest further in India and Southeast Asia, with $2.5 billion in uninvested capital.
About Peak XV
Peak XV Partners, formerly Sequoia Capital India & SEA, is a top venture capital and growth investment firm active in India, Southeast Asia, and beyond. The name "Peak XV" refers to Mount Everest's original name before it was renamed.
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