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Ashray Iyengar

Ashray Iyengar

Consumer & Fintech investments at Elevation Capital

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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Joined May 2026
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Summary

Ashray Iyengar is a venture capital investor at Elevation Capital, focusing on growth investments within the Consumer Tech and Fintech sectors. His expertise is built upon a diverse background that includes being part of the founding teams at successful startups like CRED and HandyHome, as well as experience in investment analysis and operations. elevationcapital+3
With prior experience as an Investment Analyst at Nexus Venture Partners, Ashray has a strong foundation in evaluating seed and Series A investments. His transition to Elevation Capital, where he was promoted to Principal, demonstrates his continuous growth and significant contributions to the investment landscape. elevationcapital+2
Ashray brings an operator's perspective to his investment role, having navigated the challenges of building and scaling products during his five years with the founding team at CRED, where he held roles in Product, Business, and Strategy. elevationcapital+1
He is an alumnus of IIT Bombay, where he also served as the Head of Sponsorships & Media for Mood Indigo, showcasing early leadership and organizational skills. elevationcapital+2

Work

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Writing

How Vertical Quick Commerce is Disrupting Food, Fashion & More...

A podcast collaboration with Manish Advani discussing the disruption caused by vertical quick commerce in various sectors.

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Investing in Jeh Aerospace: Building Reliability Into Every Component

A piece on investment in Jeh Aerospace, focusing on building reliability.

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How Jeh Is Seizing India's Aerospace Opportunity

A discussion with Vishal R Sanghavi and Venkatesh Mudragalla, Co-Founders of Jeh Aerospace, about their company's opportunities in India.

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Notes

WSwinnie shekharsaid that if they were seeking investment for a venture in India,
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Feb 25, 2026

CCChirag Chadhasaid that if they were launching a new fund,
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would be among their top choices to join their leadership team.

Aug 13, 2025