
Aurideep Nayak
Entrepreneur and private equity professional
London Area, United Kingdom
Joined March 2026
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Summary
Competitive chess background — Aurideep Nayak is a FIDE-rated chess player (FIDE ID 440760) with games and tournament activity recorded in multiple chess databases and national junior squad listings, indicating sustained participation in competitive chess during his youth. fide+3
Private equity experience — Public records and provided employment details show roles in private equity at Apax (2024) and KKR (2025–2026), indicating experience in investment and deal-oriented finance prior to founding a startup.
Founder / early-stage operator — Listed as Co-Founder of a stealth startup beginning in 2026 (per provided employment timeline) and appears active in the startup ecosystem, including participation as a judge at industry hackathons. luma
Early education and local ties — Mentioned in school-related coverage connected to Wilson's School, suggesting formative years and community ties in the UK school system. co
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Plays competitive chess; FIDE-rated player with games recorded in public databases. fide+3
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