More about Mrunali SN Parikh
Senior Investment Analyst @ Tanas Capital, an Asia-based private investment firm that manages capital globally on behalf of strategic shareholders. At Tanas Capital, I am responsible for identifying and executing deals at Series A to C Levels in growth-stage companies with a ticket of $2.5 Mn to $6 Mn.
I have previously worked with GVFL – A venture capital firm backed by Govt. of Gujarat. At GVFL, I was responsible for end-to-end deal execution, from sourcing to divestments, and portfolio management at Seed and Pre-Series A levels with a ticket of $1 Mn - $2 Mn. Managed/invested assets in consumer space (Zoivane Pets, Iba, Fraazo, All that Dips) and in enterprise & SMB tech (EronKan, Travelyaari)
In addition to my work as a venture capitalist, I am actively involved in volunteering with Headstart Network Foundation as I am a firm believer in giving back to the community. At Headstart, I lead the Gujarat chapter community (presence in Ahmedabad & Surat) and active part of the Investor Circle.
I have previously worked with GVFL – A venture capital firm backed by Govt. of Gujarat. At GVFL, I was responsible for end-to-end deal execution, from sourcing to divestments, and portfolio management at Seed and Pre-Series A levels with a ticket of $1 Mn - $2 Mn. Managed/invested assets in consumer space (Zoivane Pets, Iba, Fraazo, All that Dips) and in enterprise & SMB tech (EronKan, Travelyaari)
In addition to my work as a venture capitalist, I am actively involved in volunteering with Headstart Network Foundation as I am a firm believer in giving back to the community. At Headstart, I lead the Gujarat chapter community (presence in Ahmedabad & Surat) and active part of the Investor Circle.
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