Janani Achar

Investment Analyst at Meridian Venture Partners | ex-PhonePe

Meridian Venture Partners

Kolkata, India · IST (UTC+5:30)

3+ years experience

IIT Bombay

English, Hindi, Bengali

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Overview

I invest in climate at Meridian Venture Partners, usually at pre-seed and seed. Sit on 5 boards. Previously an operator for 8 years before investing. Previously at PhonePe. I mentor students through university programmes.

Good reasons to reach out

Founders building in climate
Second opinions on energy decisions

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Fund-of-funds solicitations
Decks without a clear ask

Replies on weekday evenings

Skills

venture capitalhardwareclimate techenergy

InvestingLooking to invest

closes in 3 months

Writing $250k cheques into pre-seed climate in North America

Cheque size: $250k
Stages: Seed
Sectors: Climate
Geographies: MENA
Lead or follow: Lead
Decision time: Within a month
How I help: Intros to operators in our network

Happy to follow a strong lead. Former operator - I help with hiring and GTM.

Kolkata, Indiaenergyventure capitalclimate tech

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Experience

Investment Analyst
Jun 2024 - Present
Meridian Venture Partners · 2 yr 4 mo · Full-time · Kolkata, India
- Previously an operator for 10 years before investing.
- Backed 38 founders at pre-seed and seed.
Regional Sales Director
Oct 2023 - Jun 2024
PhonePe · 8 mo · Full-time · Kolkata, India
- Built the partnerships team from 4 to 33 reps.

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Education

IIT Bombay
B.Tech, Engineering
2018 - 2022

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