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Vikram Chachra

Investor at 8i Ventures

Vikram Chachra is a prominent seed investor and board member at Difenz, as well as a founding partner at 8i Ventures, an early-stage venture capital fund focused on fintech and consumer opportunities in India. His investment portfolio includes notable companies such as Carwale, M2P, Slice, and Blue Tokai, among others.1

Background and Experience

Chachra has a rich background in finance and technology. He co-founded SNAZ Commerce Solutions, an early mobile payment platform, and has held various roles in financial institutions, including Banco Santander. His experience spans over two decades, during which he has successfully transitioned from being a fintech founder to a venture capitalist, focusing on seed investments and private equity.1

Education

He holds multiple degrees, including a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance from Shri Ram College of Commerce, an MBA in Personnel Management & Industrial Relations from XLRI Jamshedpur, and another MBA in Accounting and Finance from New York University’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business.1

Chachra's expertise in venture capital and his strategic investments have positioned him as a key player in the Indian fintech landscape.

Highlights

Sep 18 · twitter

The Fed’s behind because it’s using old tools for a new world. As the US economy goes digital, they’re still working off data with a massive lag, leaving them guessing. Powell’s playing catch-up with monetary policy when he should be leading. Time to upgrade the Fed data dashboard!

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Sep 18 · twitter

India's weight in the MSCI investible large-, mid- and small-cap index has risen to 2.35%, greater than China's weight of 2.24%, Morgan Stanley said in a note on Tuesday.

Mar 13 · BusinessLine
Early stage VC firm 8i Ventures launches seed funding program ‘Origami’ - BusinessLine
Early stage VC firm 8i Ventures launches seed funding program ‘Origami’ - BusinessLine
Jan 8 · VCCircle
8i Ventures' Vikram Chachra on investing outlook for 2024, fundraising delay and more - VCCircle
8i Ventures' Vikram Chachra on investing outlook for 2024, fundraising delay and more - VCCircle
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Experience

Founding Partner at 8i Ventures (August 2018 - Present)
Co-Founder at Eight Capital (July 2005 - December 2017), Head of Mobile at Snapfish.com (October 2003 - March 2005)

Education

MBA in Accounting and Finance from New York University - Leonard N. Stern School of Business (1996 - 1998)

Location

Mumbai Suburban district, Maharashtra, India