Bala Srinivasa

Bala Srinivasa is the Managing Director at Arkam Ventures, an early-stage venture capital fund based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.12 He has been in this role since November 2017.1

Professional Background

Bala has a diverse and extensive career spanning various sectors:

Venture Capital and Investment:

• Currently Managing Director at Arkam Ventures (2017-present)1
• Former Partner at Kalaari Capital (2015-2017)1

Financial Services:

• Senior Managing Director at Copal Amba, a Moody's company (2013-2015)1
• Managing Director at Amba Research (2009-2013)1

Technology and Product Marketing:

• SVP Product Marketing & Business Development at Vistaar Technologies (2000-2009)1

Equity Analysis:

• Equity Analyst and Partner at Pacific Growth Equities (1997-2000)1
• Equity Analyst (technology) at H&R Block Financial Advisors (1994-1997)1

Education

Bala Srinivasa's educational background includes:

• MBA in Finance from The University of Toledo1
• BS in Civil Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani1
• MS in Physics from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (1986-1991)1

Expertise and Contributions

As an investor, Bala helps companies with go-to-market strategies, particularly for entering the US market.36 He is described as a "Wall Street Analyst turned 2x Start-up guy turned VC" on his Twitter profile.4 Bala's experience spans across Wall Street analysis, startup leadership, and venture capital, giving him a well-rounded perspective in the business and investment world.5