Karan has over a decade of experience in executing venture transactions for both early and growth stage companies as well as roles across M&A and alternative investments. In his previous role, Karan served as Vice President at InnoVen Capital, where he focused on investing in industries such as Logistics, B2B Managed Marketplaces, D2C brands, Agritech, and Fintech. His portfolio included investments in InfraMarket (Series A), Zetwerk (Series A), FarMart (Pre-Series A), Xpressbees (Series B), Mylo (Pre- Series B), and late-stage companies such as Pepperfry, Chaayos, and Dealshare. He also worked as a Deal Advisory Valuations Analyst at KPMG, engaging in cross-industry projects including PE portfolio reviews, business valuations, and live equity carve-outs for publicly listed clients. Karan is an active public markets portfolio manager specializing in Indian equities. He holds the CAIA Charter and is currently a CFA Level III candidate. He graduated from the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst with a double major in Finance and Economics. In his free time, Karan enjoys watching football (a devoted Red Devil), meeting new people with innovative ideas, and traveling to exciting destinations.