Maitree Mervana Parekh

Maitree Mervana Parekh is a Principal at Acrew Capital, a venture capital firm.12 She joined Acrew Capital in January 2020 and was promoted to Principal in March 2022, recognizing her significant contributions to the firm.1

Professional Background

Maitree has extensive experience in the investment and financial sectors:

• Acrew Capital: Principal since January 20202
• Touchdown Ventures: Investor from 2018 to 20192
• Citigroup: Investment Banking from 2015 to 20182

Investment Focus

At Acrew Capital, Maitree focuses on:

• Consumer Networks
• Fintech
• Web3 / Crypto

She has been involved in co-leading or supporting investments in companies such as Afterparty, Banked, Blush, Diem, La Haus, Lolli, ShopShops, and Superpeer.1 Maitree is particularly interested in businesses leveraging crypto to create meaningful consumer experiences.1

Education and Certifications

• University of California, Los Angeles: BA in Business Economics23
• Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA): Series 79 and Series 63 certifications2

Achievements and Recognition

• Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 for Venture Capital in 202212
• Dean's Honor List at UCLA2
• 1st Dan Black Belt Certification from Kukkiwon2

Personal Interests

Maitree is described as an avid DIY enthusiast and holds a black belt in Taekwondo.3 She has lived in three countries before the age of 6 (India, Kenya, and the US), making her a global citizen.3 Maitree shares her DIY projects and recipes on TikTok under the username @itsmaitree.3

Professional Involvement

Maitree is actively involved in mentoring and fostering community among young women to increase representation within the tech ecosystem.1 She is an active member of All Raise and helped launch the All Raise Cohort Program, which provides mentorship for women early in their venture capital careers.3