Bessemer Venture Partners(BVP), one one of the leading global venture capital firm, has elevated Subramanya S.V. (Subu) as Managing Director. He joined the firm in 2007 and has been a director with BVP India in Bangalore. During his tenure with BVP he has been focused on investments in technology and consumer businesses.
He had been involved with the firms investments in IL&FS Transportation Networks, Palogix Infrastructure, Tulip Telecom, Anantraj Industries and Riddhi Siddhi Gluco Biols among others. Prior to joining Bessemer, he worked with Avendus Capital, an Indian investment bank, where he advised companies on private equity transactions and mergers and acquisitions. Earlier in his career, he was a consultant with KPMG. He had started his career as a programmer with Wipro Technologies.
He an engineering degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Mysore University and an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM-A).
"BVP’s global strategy has created growth for the firm and for the innovative companies we back around the world. Key to cracking high potential markets, such as India, is the presence of strong investors on the ground," said Ed Colloton, a partner in the Menlo Park, Calif. office where he is chairman of the firm’s investment and management committees and leads the operations of the firm. "Subu’s leadership skills, knowledge of the business landscape in India, and his strong investments in consumer and technology start ups will position him to grow BVP’s business in coming years."
With offices in Mumbai and Bangalore, BVP has 10 investors focused on growth and innovation opportunities in India. Since 2004, Bessemer has invested in more than 24 companies in India.