QED Investors, a leading global fintech venture capital firm, is delighted to announce that Kshitij Jayakrishnan has joined the team as a principal, based in Bangalore.
Kshitij brings over ten years of experience in venture capital and consulting. He’ll be teaming up with Sandeep Patil, QED’s partner and head of Asia, to support early and growth-stage fintech startups across India, Southeast Asia, and the wider APAC region
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Before joining QED, Kshitij played a pivotal role at Elevation Capital, shaping fintech and gaming investment strategies and leading investments in companies like Scapia, Dezerv, Mintifi, ZFunds, and FamApp. Known for his deep understanding of India’s fintech ecosystem, he has shared insights through market reports, podcasts, and thought leadership. Earlier, he advised clients in private equity, automotive, and financial services at Bain & Company. Kshitij is an alumnus of IIT Bombay.
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We’re excited to welcome Kshitij to the QED team,” said Sandeep Patil.. “His expertise in the region and the respect he commands in the founder community make him a perfect fit. I’m confident he’ll help us continue supporting ambitious fintech founders and building category-defining companies.”
Kshitij shared his excitement about the new role:
“I’m excited to join QED at such an exciting time. Asia’s fintech ecosystem is evolving fast, and I look forward to partnering with visionary founders building generational companies that will transform financial services across the region. Today, the most exciting opportunities are in AI for financial services, cross-border payments, sophisticated wealth platforms, and fintech embedded in consumer and enterprise solutions.”
Since 2020, QED has backed Asian fintech innovators with $220 million, including Efficient Capital Labs, Jupiter, OneCard, Refyne, and Upswing and is planning to invest another $250–$300 million across India and the wider APAC region in the coming years.
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Kshitij joining the team underscores QED’s dedication to driving fintech innovation and partnering with transformative companies to help them grow across the region.
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