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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
Excited to announce that @m2pfintech has closed its largest round yet 💫 - in the midst of this funding winter. Capital is still available for companies that prove their worth 💪
@m2pfintech , after establishing itself as a national leader 🇮🇳 , is now set to take on Africa 🌍 with this raise
@onlymadhoo @prabranga @8iVenture https://t.co/Fmphi6lVDC
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!
#Fed
