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Vaas Bhaskar

Vaas Bhaskar

Early stage investor and Partner at Elevation Capital

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Bengaluru, India
Joined May 2026
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Vaas Bhaskar is a seasoned early-stage investor with Elevation Capital, specializing in Fintech and Financial Services, where he has been instrumental since joining in 2018 and his subsequent promotion to Partner. He is known for his entrepreneurial approach and for building strong fintech teams, consistently identifying the future possibilities in financial services and supporting founders in bringing innovative ideas to fruition, with a portfolio that includes companies like Dezerv, Probo, Frnd, Turnip, Vegapay, Flobiz, and Sahi. elevationcapital+2
With a strong background in consulting and technology, Vaas previously advised consumer and financial technology businesses at Bain & Company and built internal products and tools for Barclays Capital's emerging markets business. This diverse experience provides him with a unique perspective on both strategic development and technological implementation within the fintech sector. elevationcapital+1
Vaas is a thought leader in the Indian fintech ecosystem, co-authoring several in-depth reports and articles that analyze market trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements. His writings, such as "Fintech & Financial Services: Year in Review 2024" and "Reaching a Billion: India’s $25 Billion Embedded Fintech Opportunity," provide authoritative insights into the sector's growth and future potential, often shared through Elevation Capital's 'The Bottomline' series. nitter+3
He is an alumnus of prestigious institutions, holding an MBA and Institute Gold Medal from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, and a B.Eng (First Class Hons) in Computer Engineering with a Minor in Management from the National University of Singapore. He also completed a Term Program in Computer Engineering & Management from Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich. elevationcapital+1

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Writing

Fintech & Financial Services: Year in Review 2024

January 1, 2024

An analysis of key trends in India's fintech and financial services ecosystem, including evolving DPI and regulatory landscape, non-lending fintech revenue pools, and AI adoption.

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Reaching a Billion: India’s $25 Billion Embedded Fintech Opportunity

January 1, 2024

Explores how fintechs can acquire and serve India’s billion-plus users, focusing on financial services becoming contextual and embedded in India’s digital economy, projecting a $25 billion revenue opportunity by FY30.

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Mapping a Billion: Understanding The Indian Fintech User

January 1, 2023

The second report in The Bottomline series, deep diving into four themes of India's fintech ecosystem: vertical fintech specialists, affluent users, formal credit penetration, and protection/wealth penetration for the 'missing middle'.

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The Bottomline: Elevation Fintech Report 2023

January 1, 2023

A blueprint for a $400 billion fintech revolution by 2030 in India, introducing 10 key themes for the sector.

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Enjoys studying languages, geopolitics, history, and mindfulness. elevationcapital

Learning to be a great dad. elevationcapital