Rajashree R, a former Tech Mahindra executive, has joined venture capital firm Kalaari Capital as a venture partner to oversee deeptech and AI investments, she announced on LinkedIn. Rajashree brings over two decades of experience, including 19 years at Tata Consultancy Services and a recent role as chief growth officer for America strategic verticals at Tech Mahindra, according to inc42.com.
In her LinkedIn post, Rajashree described her career as kaleidoscopic, spanning business and technology transformation, product and platform building, global marketing, and brand stewardship. She expressed enthusiasm about leveraging her experience to strengthen India’s deeptech and AI ecosystem. Her appointment follows the departure of Priyanka Gill, who left Kalaari Capital over a year ago to start her own venture, inc42.com reported.
Kalaari Capital, founded in 2011 by Vani Kola, focuses on early and growth-stage startups and has raised more than $850 million to date. The Bengaluru-based firm has invested in over 110 tech ventures across sectors including AI, healthcare, consumer internet, and SaaS. Its portfolio features companies such as Dream11, Signzy, BlueStone, Digantara, and Cure.Fit, highlighting its active role in India’s startup ecosystem, according to inc42.com.
Rajashree’s new role at Kalaari Capital marks a strategic focus on deeptech and AI investments. The firm’s continued support for emerging technologies is reflected in its extensive portfolio and fundraising success, positioning it as a key player in India’s venture capital landscape, inc42.com stated.