Vikram Gandhi

Overview

Vikram Gandhi is a financial expert, educator, and social entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in global finance. He has held leadership positions at Morgan Stanley and Credit Suisse, focusing on strategic direction and major mergers, acquisitions, and capital raising initiatives. In 2012, he founded VSG Capital Advisors, providing cross-border and domestic investment and advisory services in the private, public, and social sectors. The firm is based in New Delhi with operations in New York, London, and Hong Kong. In addition to his financial career, Gandhi is deeply committed to social impact and sustainable development. He is the founder of Asha Ventures, an impact-oriented venture capital firm that invests in social enterprises in India. Asha Ventures aims to achieve commercial risk-adjusted returns while addressing critical issues such as financial inclusion, education, health, and climate change. Gandhi also co-founded The Blended Finance Company, which advises and structures blended finance transactions to address societal challenges. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Grameen Foundation and Grameen Foundation India, organizations focused on alleviating poverty through microfinance and technology. Gandhi's academic contributions include teaching courses on sustainable investing and development at Harvard Business School. He has developed courses like 'Sustainable Investing' and 'Development While Decarbonizing: India’s Path to Net Zero,' focusing on integrating sustainability into investment processes. His work exemplifies the intersection of finance and social impact, leveraging his expertise to create sustainable solutions for societal challenges.

Investment Focus

• Focus on social enterprises addressing critical issues in India
• Alignment with sustainable development goals
• Potential for scalable impact
• Commitment to financial inclusion and economic development

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