Five Indian venture capitalists have secured positions among the world’s top 25 venture capitalists listed in the latest edition of the GCV Powerlist.

Leading the Pack

Shankar Chandran, Managing Director of Samsung Catalyst Fund, shares the fifth position on the list with his colleague Francis Ho, marking the highest rank achieved by an Indian VC.

Notable Entries

Rajeev Misra, Global Head of SoftBank Vision Fund, shares the overall 10th position with his colleague Marcelo Claure. Nagraj Kashyap, Head of M12 (formerly Microsoft Ventures), secures the 12th position. Arvind Purushotham, leading the venture Citi Ventures, is ranked 21st, while Girish Nadkarni, President of Total Carbon Neutrality Ventures, claims the 22nd spot in the prestigious list released recently.

GCV Powerlist

GCV, a prominent media publication and data provider for the corporate venture capital industry, curates its annual Powerlist from over 2,000 corporate venturing units worldwide.

Global Recognition

Among the top entries in the overall list of 100 venture capitalists, many Indians have made significant contributions to the field.

Insights from the Foreword

In the report’s foreword, Young Sohn, Samsung Electronics’ Corporate President and Chief Strategy Officer, emphasized the importance of investing in innovation, especially during economic downturns. He highlighted the opportunities unveiled by the COVID-19 pandemic, such as the rapid adoption of telehealth technologies.

Sohn emphasized the pivotal role of agility and creativity in navigating the current landscape, asserting that the pandemic has accelerated the adoption of various technologies, from video conferencing to digital payments. He underscored the need for discernment in identifying technologies poised for success in the post-pandemic era.

Conclusion

The inclusion of Indian venture capitalists in the GCV Powerlist underscores the country’s growing prominence in the global venture capital landscape. With their expertise and strategic investments, these VCs are not only shaping the future of innovation but also contributing to economic growth and technological advancement on a global scale.