Vicknesh R Pillay co-founded TNB Aura after working in investment banking and private equity, and he applies private equity-style rigor to venture investing in Southeast Asia growth rounds by focusing on deep diligence, unit economics, and path-to-profitability rather than growth at all costs. He takes a hands-on approach to helping portfolio companies with cross-border expansion across Southeast Asia and serves as a bridge between global capital and regional founders by syndicating deals with international investors.