Vivek Agarwal Joins Investcorp as Senior Operating Partner for India
People | Feb 24, 2025 | Investcorp
Investcorp, a renowned global alternative investment firm, has appointed Vivek Agarwal as Senior Operating Partner for its Indian operations. Agarwal, formerly President at Tech Mahindra, brings over 25 years of diverse leadership experience in global scale technology businesses, particularly in Healthcare and Financial Services. His expertise in strategy and M&A is expected to bolster Investcorp’s strategic growth in the software and software services sectors. In his role, Agarwal will contribute to Investcorp’s portfolio by focusing on technology-driven growth and participating on the board of directors of NuSummit, a recent Investcorp acquisition known for digital transformation and cybersecurity services. This appointment aligns with Investcorp’s commitment to expanding its footprint in the Indian mid-market technology sector.
Sectors
- Alternative Investments
- Technology Services
- Private Equity
Geography
- India – The primary focus of the strategic expansion and appointment of Vivek Agarwal is to enhance Investcorp's operations in India.
- Global – Investcorp operates on a global scale, engaging in investments and strategic growth across various international markets.
Industry
- Alternative Investments – Investcorp is a global leading firm in alternative investments, managing a diverse portfolio in various sectors.
- Technology Services – Focus on expanding in technology services, especially in the areas of digital transformation and cybersecurity.
- Private Equity – Investcorp operates as a private equity firm with strategic investments in technology and other sectors.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vivek Agarwal | Senior Operating Partner | People | Appointed to lead Investcorp's strategic expansion in the technology sector in India. |
| Investcorp | Private Equity Firm | Companies | A global leader in alternative investments, focusing on expanding its footprint in the technology sector. |
| NuSummit | Target Company | Companies | Recently acquired by Investcorp, NuSummit provides digital transformation and cybersecurity services. |
| Tech Mahindra | Former Employer | Companies | Vivek Agarwal's former employer, where he served as President leading Strategy and M&A. |
| Gaurav Sharma | Head of India Investment Business | People | Commented on the strategic importance of Vivek Agarwal's appointment for growing the mid-market technology sector. |