Premji Invest,
Status
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.
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.
Investment Thesis
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.
Manager's Experience
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.
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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