Pratik Poddar, a venture capitalist with a strong penchant for supporting budding entrepreneurs to create lasting impacts, has an extensive professional background. He received his B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. Pratik honed his skills through various roles such as an ex-entrepreneur, ex-quantitative analyst, and ex-private equity analyst. With his proficiency in computer science, Pratik has contributed to several technology ventures in India and aborad.

Pratik currently serves as Principal at Nexus Venture Partners, where he works with numerous entrepreneurs that focus on building large technology enterprises across sectors such as mobility, fintech, health tech, e-commerce, and education. He is also a former Investor/Board Member at MyUpchar, Unlu, Rapido, Namaste Credit, LifCare, Pratilep, and several other firms.

Pratik has also worked as an Investment Associate and Vice President at Nexus Venture Partners, a Mentor at Techstars, and an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at GSF India, where he offered guidance and mentorship to promising startups. Additionally, Pratik has been actively involved in companies like Mudrex, OneCode.in, Urbanic, Newton School, Turtlemint, and MitronTV, working assiduously to help entrepreneurs scale their businesses.

With his vast expertise, Pratik Poddar has become a reputed figure in venture capital and technology investing across India and the globe. His interests in the industry encompass education, content, and startups that create a positive impact. Pratik is always ready to hear new ideas from budding entrepreneurs and can connect with him on pratik@nexusvp.com.