More about Koreel Lahiri
Internet / Media Tech / Ed Tech | Investment Director - Asia | Venture Capital | Strategy | Leadership
My focus is the next billion digital users across emerging consumer internet themes and have executed over $200 million of deals across Social Media, Media/Media-tech, Voicetech, EdTech, Social Commerce, Healthcare, & Consumer Goods.
I currently lead Asian region for US-based investment firm, MDIF. I have invested across education, media/content, media-tech and other B2C areas. In my spare time I also mentor a variety of early-stage organizations consumer internet, education and circular economy.
My leadership experience is further enhanced by my representation as a Board Member in companies across India & SE Asia. I conceptualized and raised MDIF's new funds for India & SE Asia as well.
Earlier, I was a founding team member at the strategy/investment arm of India’s largest media co. – The Times Group – focusing on B2C investments.
Prior to that, I led national content teams focused on Financial Markets at CNBC & Bloomberg.
I received my MBA in Finance from the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad.
Need insight or mentorship? Reach out to me at [email protected].
I live by the maxim “Follow your curiosity, get focused on knowledge, don't succumb to trends, and show up every day.”
My focus is the next billion digital users across emerging consumer internet themes and have executed over $200 million of deals across Social Media, Media/Media-tech, Voicetech, EdTech, Social Commerce, Healthcare, & Consumer Goods.
I currently lead Asian region for US-based investment firm, MDIF. I have invested across education, media/content, media-tech and other B2C areas. In my spare time I also mentor a variety of early-stage organizations consumer internet, education and circular economy.
My leadership experience is further enhanced by my representation as a Board Member in companies across India & SE Asia. I conceptualized and raised MDIF's new funds for India & SE Asia as well.
Earlier, I was a founding team member at the strategy/investment arm of India’s largest media co. – The Times Group – focusing on B2C investments.
Prior to that, I led national content teams focused on Financial Markets at CNBC & Bloomberg.
I received my MBA in Finance from the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad.
Need insight or mentorship? Reach out to me at [email protected].
I live by the maxim “Follow your curiosity, get focused on knowledge, don't succumb to trends, and show up every day.”
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