Hunt Voice Issue 61

Hunt Partners appoints Rajat Tandon as the President at IVCA:

About the Company:

Established by industry professionals with a unified aim to drive forward India’s Private Equity & Venture Capital industry, The IVCA (Indian Private Equity & Venture Capital Association) is India’s apex body representing the interests of PE/VC industry for over a decade. IVCA is a non-profit organization powered by its members. The member firms comprise of influential firms from around the world, including Private Equity & Venture Capital Funds, Corporate Advisers, Lawyers and Institutional Advisors.

About the Candidate:

Rajat is focused on planning, developing, and implementing IVCA’s regulatory advocacy activities, while also identifying and solutioning ways for members to maximize their membership experience. His goal is to effectively influence regulatory outcomes in support of the alternate asset class and enable a full-spectrum ecosystem from Angels to AIFs. Previously, Rajat was part of the leadership team at NASSCOM, the Indian IT and ITES/BPO body. He is passionate about creating value for entrepreneurs, funding partners, and the ecosystem as a whole. With his early stint as entrepreneur and extensive corporate experience in the IT & Telecom and GIS/Navigable maps, Rajat competently bridges the gap between boardroom expertise and on-the-ground experience. Over the past 25+ years, he has worked in various positions ranging from technical support, sales leadership, service delivery to strategic initiatives at Siemens, Nortel, and Nokia (NAVTEQ). Rajat also brings with him his extensive network in the startups space, having worked closely with most of the eminent industry leaders. A Post-Graduate in Business Management from the Indian Institute of Management Technology (IIMT), Ghaziabad, Rajat also has a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from Pune University. When not busy with the VC-PE and startup communities, Rajat will be found spending quality time with family or enjoying a game of Golf.

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