Karthik Varada

Karthik Varada is a venture capitalist deeply committed to impact investing, particularly in deep-tech and climate-tech startups in India. He leverages his expertise to support portfolio companies' growth and impact visibility, aiming to bridge the investment ecosystems of Japan and India. beyondnextventures+1

With a strong academic background, Karthik holds a Ph.D. in Gender-lens investing and ESG investing and a Master's in Technology Management for Innovation, both from the University of Tokyo. His research includes mathematical models for Social Impact Bonds and the performance of ESG investments targeting gender diversity. beyondnextventures+2

He is a recognized expert in gender-lens investing, having been a founding member of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation’s Asia Women Impact Fund. He has also co-authored a publication on incentivizing investors with impact-linked carry, demonstrating his practical and theoretical contributions to the field. beyondnextventures+3

Karthik possesses leadership experience from his undergraduate days as President of the Student Gymkhana at IIT Hyderabad, where he focused on academic reforms and student welfare, showcasing early signs of his visionary and managerial capabilities. wordpress