Nikhil Sachdev

Nikhil Sachdev is a prominent figure in the venture capital space, currently serving as a Managing Director at Insight Partners since February 2020. He has a strong background in investing, particularly in software and fintech sectors, and has been instrumental in leading investments in various companies, including Appsmith, where he also holds a board member position since May 2022.

Professional Background

• Current Roles:

  • Managing Director at Insight Partners, where he focuses on investments in software, fintech, and crypto companies.
  • Board Member at Appsmith, a low-code platform for building internal applications, where he led the Series B funding round.

• Previous Experience:

  • Prior to joining Insight Partners, Sachdev worked at Bain Capital and Goldman Sachs, where he held various roles in private equity and investment banking.
  • He has also been involved as a board member or observer in several other companies, including CredAvenue, slice, and GCash.

Education

Nikhil Sachdev holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Economics from Stanford University.

Contributions

At Insight Partners, Sachdev has been involved in deploying significant capital in the Indian startup ecosystem, with a focus on supporting growth-stage companies. His leadership in funding rounds, particularly for Appsmith, highlights his commitment to fostering innovation in the tech industry.123