Shuvi Shrivastava

Overview

Shuvi Shrivastava is a partner at Lightspeed India Partners, focusing on early-stage investments in consumer and fintech startups across India and Southeast Asia. She joined the firm in 2015 and has been instrumental in deploying the first Lightspeed India fund. Her notable investments include Bhanzu, Dpanda, and Stable Money. Prior to her venture capital career, Shuvi was an associate consultant at Bain & Company in Mumbai, where she worked on growth strategy and customer loyalty for leading Indian corporates. She also led business development and operations at Drishti Technologies in Silicon Valley, a computer vision startup that raised close to $15 million from Andreessen Horowitz and Emergence Capital. Additionally, she founded Uttr Labs, a venture that launched multiple products and services. Shuvi holds a B.Tech in Production & Industrial Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. Her expertise spans sectors such as technology, financial services, consumer goods, healthcare, edtech, fintech, AI, EV, and climate-tech. She has been recognized in Forbes Asia's 30 Under 30 list for Finance and Venture Capital in 2020. Shuvi is based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, and is actively involved in the startup ecosystem, mentoring founders and guiding them through the challenges of scaling their operations. She is also a speaker at industry conferences, sharing her insights on emerging investment platforms and the fintech landscape. Her approach combines a deep understanding of market dynamics with a commitment to ethical practices, making her a respected figure in the venture capital landscape. Shuvi remains dedicated to championing ventures that prioritize both profitability and purpose, aiming to bridge gaps in access and equity through technology-driven solutions.

Investment Focus

• Innovative business models
• Scalable growth potential
• Strong founding teams
• Clear market differentiation
• Sustainable competitive advantage

Portfolio Companies