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Sulesh Kumar

Sulesh Kumar

Investment Associate at Ideaspring Capital

Sulesh
Bengaluru, India
Joined January 2026
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Summary

FinTech researcher and consultant with deep sector knowledge: Sulesh has worked on MEDICI FinTech research and authored/co-authored detailed FinTech reports and regional market studies, demonstrating expertise in payments, lending, digital identity, and industry structure. scribd+2
Built on a financial-services foundation: Prior roles at Goldman Sachs and Canara Bank provided him experience in global markets and retail/SME banking, which he has leveraged in later research and investing roles. ideaspringcap+1
Transitioned into the startup ecosystem and early-stage investing: After leading FinTech research at Tracxn and consulting at MEDICI, he joined Ideaspring Capital where he contributes to sourcing, research, and investment content focused on B2B and deep-tech startups. ideaspringcap+2
Content creator and public-facing connector: He authors firm investment write-ups, contributes to industry reports, and maintains an active public presence discussing startups, technology, and industry topics on Twitter. ideaspringcap+2

Work

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Writing

Germany FinTech Report 2020

January 1, 2020

A MEDICI deep-dive report analyzing the Germany FinTech sector (segments, funding, M&A, regulatory and market dynamics) covering Jan 2019 to Aug 2020.

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India FinTech Report (MEDICI IFR 2020)

January 1, 2020

India FinTech Report 2020 covering the role of FinTech in India's inclusive growth, digital public goods, and segment deep-dives such as lending and payments.

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Hobbies

Enjoys cricket, films, and nature photography, and shares related commentary on Twitter. nitter