Ravi Adusumalli is a long-term India-focused VC at Elevation Capital with over 20 years of continuous track record, having led the firm's evolution from a China-India fund offshoot into a dedicated India-first platform that backed category-defining companies like Paytm, Swiggy, and Meesho. He's known for his founder-companion through cycles approach, staying involved with companies from seed to IPO and beyond, and personally spearheaded Elevation's rare seed-to-IPO crossover strategy where the firm continues investing even at mature stages when conviction is high.
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Elevation Capital
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Elevation Capital is a 20+ year India specialist that has backed category-defining companies like Paytm, Swiggy, and MakeMyTrip from seed to IPO, with industry recognition for actual cash returns rather than just paper valuations. The firm combines early-stage investing with a rare $400M+ permanent capital vehicle designed to hold stakes through public markets, while focusing on audacious founders willing to pursue long-gestation, contrarian bets in Indian consumer and fintech markets.
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