Vikrant Raina

Vikrant Raina is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner at BV Investment Partners, a private equity firm based in Boston, Massachusetts. He has been with the firm since 1999, initially joining as a Director and bringing over 26 years of experience in investment banking, strategic consulting, and principal investment to his role. Raina chairs the firm's Investment, Operating, and Valuation Committees, focusing on investment strategy, risk management, and relationships with limited partners (LPs) .13

Educational Background

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from Yale University (1990)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Harvard Business School (1994), where he was recognized as a Baker Scholar.
• Earlier studies at the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, in Computer Science .13

Career Path

• BV Investment Partners: CEO & Managing Partner since November 1999.
• Goldman Sachs: Executive Director in the Communications, Media, and Technology Group from 1997 to 1999, based in Hong Kong.
• The Boston Consulting Group: Held roles as Project Leader and Associate between 1990 and 1997 in locations such as Singapore and Mumbai .134

Recent Achievements

Under Raina's leadership, BV Investment Partners recently completed fundraising for its 11th fund, raising $1.75 billion to invest in tech-enabled business services and software sectors. The firm has a history of partnering with founders to scale businesses and has generated significant value since its inception in 1983 .24 Raina's strategic focus includes leveraging BV's deep industry experience to capitalize on opportunities within the middle market .4

In addition to his professional commitments, Raina serves on the Board of Yale’s Jackson Institute of Global Affairs and Pratham U.S.A., reflecting his engagement with educational and social initiatives .3