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ACTIVE
Global HQ
Bengaluru, India
Countries of investment
  • India
  • United States
Investment stages
  • Growth
Industries
  • SaaS
  • Fintech
  • Consumer Tech
  • Healthcare
About
Premji Invest is the private investment arm managing the endowment of the Azim Premji Foundation. As an evergreen fund established in 2006, they invest with a long-term horizon across public and private markets. Their mission is to partner with management teams to build strong, lasting companies across various high-growth sectors.
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Premji Invest operates as an evergreen fund with a long-term investment horizon, deploying capital from Azim Premji's endowment. They are a multi-stage investor, participating from early to late stages, with a focus on Technology, Consumer, Financials, and Healthcare sectors globally. Their unique proposition is providing patient, long-term capital and leveraging their deep operational expertise and global network to help build enduring, valuable businesses.
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The leadership team comprises seasoned professionals with diverse backgrounds in corporate leadership, venture capital, and private equity. Key managers include the former CEO of Wipro, a former Vice President at NEA, and a former Principal at TPG Growth. This blend of operational and investment expertise supports their multi-stage investment strategy across technology, consumer, financials, and healthcare sectors globally.

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Team

TK Kurien – Managing Partner & CIO

Sandesh Patnam – Managing Partner

Rahul Garg – Managing Partner

Shweta Jalan – Managing Partner

Atul Gupta – Partner

Nimesh Mehta – Partner

Sarvesh Kanodia – Principal

Ojasvi Singh – Principal

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Fabindia

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Icertis

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Anaplan

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Minted

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Zuora

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