Manish Karani

Manish Karani is the Founder and CEO of MVK Group Family Office, a private equity firm based in London. He has a robust background in investment and entrepreneurship, with over 12 years of experience in various sectors, particularly focusing on real estate and impact investing.

Professional Background

• MVK Group Family Office: Established in February 2015, Karani leads this firm in managing investments for a consortium of investors from the Middle East, India, and the UK. The firm specializes in real estate and impact venture capital.1
• Yareta: He is also the Founder and CEO of Yareta, which he started in June 2023, focusing on impact investing.1
• Sentient Ventures: Previously, he founded Sentient Ventures, a £30 million fund aimed at impact-focused investments, although he announced its closure in September 2024 after nearly nine months of consideration.2

Education

Karani holds a degree in Economics from the University of Nottingham (2006-2009) and completed the Babson Entrepreneurship Program at Babson College in 2015.1

Other Roles

In addition to his leadership positions, Karani has been involved as an investor and board member in various ventures, including:

• Vegarian: A plant-based investment and distribution company.
• Purezza: A company focused on vegan food products.
• PROPERTY CONSORTIA LTD: Engaged in structuring investments for non-UK residents in UK property projects.1

Karani's career reflects a commitment to strategic investment that seeks not only financial returns but also social impact.