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Nithin Kaimal

Chief Operating Officer at Bessemer Venture Partners

Nithin Kaimal is the Chief Operating Officer at Bessemer Venture Partners, based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.1 2 He joined the company in November 2021 and oversees Bessemer's India fund, providing portfolio companies with services, resources, and strategic counsel.1

Professional Background

Prior Experience:: Nithin has an extensive background in private equity and entrepreneurship:

Co-founder and Director at VixCap (2020-2021)
Senior Director at IndiaRF (2017-2019)
Co-founder of WithMe (2015-2016)
Director at IDFC Private Equity (2011-2015)
Principal at New Silk Route Private Equity (2007-2011)
Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company (2002-2007)2

During his time in private equity, Nithin was involved in various sectors including healthcare, cleantech, power, financial services, and industrials.2

Education

Nithin has a strong educational background:

MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta (2000-2002), where he ranked 2nd in his batch
Chartered Accountant from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (1996-1999), achieving the top rank in the CA Final Examination
Bachelor of Commerce from R.A. Podar College of Commerce & Economics (1993-1998)2

Skills and Expertise

Nithin is known for his strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as being a great team player.2 His experience spans strategic advice, operational improvement, organization building, and post-merger integration.2 In his current role at Bessemer Venture Partners, he focuses on the Indian market and supports portfolio companies in their growth and development.1

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Experience

Chief Operating Officer at Bessemer Venture Partners (November 2021 - Present)

Co-Founder and Director at VixCap (January 2020 - November 2021), Senior Director at IndiaRF (January 2017 - December 2019), Co-Founder at WithMe (July 2015 - December 2016), Director at IDFC Private Equity (December 2011 - July 2015), Principal at New Silk Route Private Equity (November 2007 - November 2011), Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company (July 2002 - October 2007), Summer Intern at Deutsche Bank (March 2001 - June 2001), Article Trainee at K.B. Karia & Company, Chartered Accountants (November 1997 - December 1999)

Education

['Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Management and Accountancy from R.A.Podar College of Commerce & Economics (1993 - 1998)', 'Chartered Accountant in Finance, Accountancy and Taxation from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (1996 - 1999)', 'MBA in Finance from Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta (2000 - 2002)', 'MBA in Finance & Economics (Exchange student) from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management (2001)'], ['Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Management and Accountancy from R.A.Podar College of Commerce & Economics (1993 - 1998)', 'Chartered Accountant in Finance, Accountancy and Taxation from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (1996 - 1999)', 'MBA in Finance from Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta (2000 - 2002)', 'MBA in Finance & Economics (Exchange student) from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management (2001)'], ['Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Management and Accountancy from R.A.Podar College of Commerce & Economics (1993 - 1998)', 'Chartered Accountant in Finance, Accountancy and Taxation from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (1996 - 1999)', 'MBA in Finance from Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta (2000 - 2002)', 'MBA in Finance & Economics (Exchange student) from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management (2001)'], ['Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Management and Accountancy from R.A.Podar College of Commerce & Economics (1993 - 1998)', 'Chartered Accountant in Finance, Accountancy and Taxation from Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (1996 - 1999)', 'MBA in Finance from Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta (2000 - 2002)', 'MBA in Finance & Economics (Exchange student) from WHU – Otto Beisheim School of Management (2001)']