Esha Vatsa

Esha Vatsa is a Partner at Mercuri, a venture capital firm based in London.13 She is an experienced early-stage investor with a strong background in finance and business.

Professional Experience

Esha currently serves as a Partner at Mercuri, where she focuses on investing in pre-seed and seed-stage companies.13 Her investment interests include:

• Creator/Passion Economy
• Generative Tech/AI
• Gaming/eSports
• Developer Tools
• Media/Content
• Payments
• Future of Work
• SaaS

Prior to joining Mercuri, Esha held several notable positions:

• Principal at Pi Labs Property Innovation, where she led investments in PropTech, FinTech, LegalTech, and ConTech sectors2
• Investment Associate at Capria Ventures / Unitus Seed Fund, focusing on FinTech and Healthcare sectors in India2
• Board Member at companies like Kamma, VAUBAN, and Qualis Flow
• Content & Product Manager at Chalopadho
• Manager at BMR Advisors

Education

Esha has a strong educational background:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) from London Business School2
• Studied Accounting and Finance at The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
• Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) in Finance from Shri Ram College of Commerce

Investment Approach

As an investor, Esha is known for her keen interest in founders who demonstrate deep knowledge of their industry and the problems they're solving.2 She values clear communication from founders seeking funding, recommending they provide pitch decks that cover the problem, product, team, market, and fundraising details.2

Esha's typical investment sweet spot at Mercuri is around $2.5 million, with a range of $1.5 million to $3.3 million.1 Her expertise and background make her a valuable partner for early-stage startups looking to grow and innovate in their respective fields.