Bio
Raja founded UTI Ventures in the Year 2000. He has played a pivotal role in building an experienced management team and forging significant LP relationships for the firm. He brings over two decades of experience and an impressive network in Indian capital markets. Raja leads the firm’s fund raising efforts and guides the team in concluding investments and facilitating exits. He actively works with entrepreneurs and represents our funds on the boards of several portfolio companies. Raja also served as Executive Director of UTI Mutual Fund, one of India’s largest mutual fund houses. Prior to founding UTI Ventures, Raja was Regional Director of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (India’s capital market regulator) and also served as Director of five Indian Stock Exchanges. Earlier, Raja was a senior officer in the Indian Civil Services. He holds a Masters degree and an M Phil in Science and is a graduate of the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School.
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