Samir Abhyankar Joins Lightrock as Partner & Head of India

In a strategic move to bolster its presence in India, Lightrock, a global investment platform focused on sustainable funding, has announced the appointment of Samir Abhyankar as Partner and Head of India. With a robust investment history exceeding USD $1 billion annually and a wealth of experience from leadership roles in British International Investment, TPG Rise, and TPG Growth, Abhyankar brings invaluable expertise to Lightrock. His appointment marks a new era for Lightrock's operations in India, aiming to transform it into a strategic hub for regional capital deployment and value creation. Lightrock, known for deep investments in Indian companies across the sectors of logistics, healthcare, finance, and education, plans to expand its Indian portfolio with a new Mumbai office. This expansion underscores India's rising significance as a growth market in the global investment landscape. Abhyankar succeeds Kartik Srivatsa and Vaidhehi Ravindran, who played a crucial role in establishing Lightrock’s substantial presence in India. The new leadership is poised to drive Lightrock’s mission to support purpose-driven businesses, fostering innovation with the potential for global scaling.