Kriti Gupta

Kriti Gupta is an accomplished early-stage investor with a strong focus on the technology sector, particularly in India. Her current role as Vice President at Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia Capital India) involves identifying and supporting companies in web3, consumer-tech, commerce, and SaaS. She has expressed a long-term goal to further the growth of the Indian startup ecosystem through policy, investments, and public-private partnerships. peakxv+2

She possesses a diverse background that spans venture capital, investment banking, and entrepreneurship. Prior to her current role, she gained experience as an Investment Analyst at Chiratae Ventures, an Analyst at Deutsche Bank, and as a co-founder and CEO of an agritech startup called Aahaar. morpheus+1

Kriti's academic credentials include an MBA from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB). Her MBA studies focused specifically on global early-stage investing and the intersection of technology with innovative business models. morpheus+2

She is an advocate for 'agency' in individuals, believing that proactive decision-making and control over one's actions are crucial for success, especially in the context of rapid technological shifts like AI. She also believes in the importance of creating an environment that encourages risk-taking and embraces failure within the startup ecosystem. nitter