Ashish Wadhwani, the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of IvyCap Ventures, boasts a wealth of experience as a private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) investor, coupled with a background in strategy and M&A consulting. Over the course of his career, Ashish has played a pivotal role in steering the growth and success of IvyCap Ventures Advisors Private Limited.
EDUCATION
On the academic front, Ashish is an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, where he earned a postgraduate diploma in management (PGDM) and an MBA. His academic journey also includes a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi.
CAREER
At IvyCap Ventures Advisors Private Limited, where he has served as Co-Founder and Managing Partner for over 12 years, Ashish’s strategic contributions have been instrumental in shaping the firm’s investment decisions. Based in Singapore, he has been a key driver of IvyCap Ventures’ sustained success.
Before his tenure at IvyCap Ventures, Ashish demonstrated his entrepreneurial acumen as the Founder Partner of Value Insights for six years. His strategic insights and leadership skills were further showcased during his role as Founder and Chief Executive Officer at IndAS Green Acquisition Corporation, an investment vehicle for energy and alternate energy companies in India and Southeast Asia.
Ashish’s professional journey also includes significant roles at global organizations such as Monitor Group, where he served as a Global Account Manager, and BearingPoint, where he held the position of Senior Manager. In these roles, he managed client relationships and contributed to the development of business strategies, value-based management, and M&A competency in Southeast Asia.
His early career involved managerial roles at Deloitte Consulting and Roland Berger Strategy Consultants, reflecting a solid foundation in consulting. Ashish’s consulting experience extends to his role as a Consultant at Tata Industries (Tata Strategic Management Group) before venturing into the private equity and venture capital domains.
Throughout his diverse career, Ashish Wadhwani has not only showcased his expertise in the financial and investment sectors but has also contributed significantly to the strategic and operational aspects of the organizations he has been a part of. His leadership and educational background make him a seasoned professional in the fields of private equity, venture capital, and consulting.
