Our Leadership Team
Driving Growth Through Collaboration and
Learning
A Unified Leadership Team
At Artha Venture Partners, our leadership team is a unified group of experienced professionals who drive the organization’s growth and success. Comprised of Partners & Heads, Principals, Associates, and Analysts, our leaders work collaboratively to shape the future of alternative investments and entrepreneurship globally.
We believe in the power of learning and mentorship. Each leader at Artha is tasked with preparing the next generation of leaders, ensuring that the organization continuously evolves and thrives. This commitment to development is how we maintain our position as a leading force in venture capital and alternative investments.
Partners & Heads
Strategic Visionaries
The Partners & Heads at Artha Venture Partners are the strategic visionaries driving the firm’s long-term goals and initiatives. With decades of experience in venture capital, finance, and entrepreneurship, they are responsible for setting the firm’s direction and ensuring that we remain at the forefront of innovation and growth.
Mentorship Focus
Each Partner & Head is deeply involved in mentoring the next generation of leaders, providing guidance and insight that empowers our team to achieve excellence.
Principals
Execution Experts
Our Principals play a critical role in executing the firm’s investment strategies. They are responsible for identifying high-potential opportunities, conducting thorough due diligence, and managing portfolio companies to ensure they reach their full potential.
Developing Future Leaders
Principals at Artha are committed to coaching and developing Associates and Analysts, passing on their expertise to ensure a robust pipeline of leadership talent within the organization.
Associates & Analysts
The Next Generation
Associates and Analysts are the driving force behind the day-to-day operations at Artha Venture Partners. They bring fresh perspectives and energy to the team, contributing to the analysis, research, and management of investments.
Learning and Growth
As a learning organization, we provide our Associates and Analysts with the tools and opportunities they need to grow into future leaders. Through hands-on experience and mentorship, they are groomed to take on more significant roles within the firm.
Our Collaborative Culture
A Learning Organization
At Artha Venture Partners, we foster a collaborative culture where learning and growth are paramount. Our leadership team works closely across all levels, ensuring that knowledge and experience are shared freely. This approach strengthens our team and enhances our ability to deliver exceptional results for our investors and portfolio companies.
Anirudh Damani
Managing Partner
Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group that stands for entrepreneurship, sustainability and growth working in unison to achieve corporate goals, inspired Anirudh A Damani to create Artha Group. He chose early stage investing and renewable energy as the focus areas for the group. In renewable energy, Anirudh sees the ability for each village of India to become a centre of economic growth and in Indian entrepreneurship the thrust to light up our great country. He overlooks all the activity of the group and is primarily responsible for maintaining and promoting the corporate culture and ethics and is the group’s spokesperson. Recently, he has taken on the responsibility of GP for the first early stage VC fund out of the Artha stable.
Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group that stands for entrepreneurship, sustainability and growth working in unison to achieve corporate goals, inspired Anirudh A Damani to create Artha Group. He chose early stage investing and renewable energy as the focus areas for the group. In renewable energy, Anirudh sees the ability for each village of India to become a centre of economic growth and in Indian entrepreneurship the thrust to light up our great country. He overlooks all the activity of the group and is primarily responsible for maintaining and promoting the corporate culture and ethics and is the group’s spokesperson. Recently, he has taken on the responsibility of GP for the first early stage VC fund out of the Artha stable.
Sandesha Jaitapkar
COO / CHRO
Sandesha has worked in Office Management & HR for over eight years. She has exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. She has proven her expertise in organizing schedules and creating optimal internal operational systems. Sandesha has worked for renowned brands like Parthenon-EY and ITC Ltd in Management. She is a graduate from Mumbai University with a Bachelor of Commerce.
Sandesha has worked in Office Management & HR for over eight years. She has exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. She has proven her expertise in organizing schedules and creating optimal internal operational systems. Sandesha has worked for renowned brands like Parthenon-EY and ITC Ltd in Management. She is a graduate from Mumbai University with a Bachelor of Commerce.
Sanjay Gandhi
Head of Compliance
Sanjay brings significant experience in law, compliance, finance and investments. Prior to joining AVF, Sanjay worked as an Associate Vice President with US based ALCOR Fund. He has also worked with Melbourne-based MAP Capital Advisors Pty Ltd, a leading independent investment and advisory business. Sanjay has a Master’s degree in Finance from the University of Melbourne
Sanjay brings significant experience in law, compliance, finance and investments. Prior to joining AVF, Sanjay worked as an Associate Vice President with US based ALCOR Fund. He has also worked with Melbourne-based MAP Capital Advisors Pty Ltd, a leading independent investment and advisory business. Sanjay has a Master’s degree in Finance from the University of Melbourne
Jashank Pohani
Head – Family Office Relationships
Jashank Pohani, CFA, is a financial professional with a CFA Charter and has also pursued CA from ICAI. With over 7 years of experience in Wealth Management and Management Consultancy, he has advised Family Offices in India and the Middle East on their Indian investments and helped set up a multi-family office in Dubai. Recognizing the demand for Indian VC investments from Family Offices, Jashank moved back to India to manage Investor Relations for Artha. Jashank’s expertise lies in financial analysis, investment management, and risk assessment. He is dedicated to delivering personalized service and building strong relationships with each client. His knowledge and skills make him a trusted advisor in the financial industry.
Jashank Pohani, CFA, is a financial professional with a CFA Charter and has also pursued CA from ICAI. With over 7 years of experience in Wealth Management and Management Consultancy, he has advised Family Offices in India and the Middle East on their Indian investments and helped set up a multi-family office in Dubai. Recognizing the demand for Indian VC investments from Family Offices, Jashank moved back to India to manage Investor Relations for Artha. Jashank’s expertise lies in financial analysis, investment management, and risk assessment. He is dedicated to delivering personalized service and building strong relationships with each client. His knowledge and skills make him a trusted advisor in the financial industry.
Meet Our Leaders
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