Ritu Verma

Ritu Verma is an Independent Director at Godrej Agrovet Limited, having been appointed for a five-year term starting January 27, 2023. She is also the co-founder and Managing Partner of Ankur Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in innovative digital and science-led technologies. With over a decade of experience, she has been instrumental in supporting various category-creating companies as they grow globally.

In addition to her role at Ankur Capital, Ritu serves on the boards of multiple portfolio companies, including Cropin, Niramai, and Vegrow. Her previous experience includes running Truven, an advisory firm for venture funds, and working with major corporations like Unilever and Philips in product development and marketing strategy. Ritu holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from INSEAD, along with a bachelor's degree from Middlebury College, Vermont. She has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and holds several patents in her field.1234