APPOINTS FORMER FINTECH CXO VIKAS CHANDAK AS PARTNER

JSW VENTURES AUGMENTS LEADERSHIP TEAM

Bangalore, June 4, 2026: Strengthening the leadership team ahead of its Fund III launch, JSW Ventures, an early-stage institutional venture capital fund, has appointed senior industry veteran Vikas Chandak as Partner.

Vikas brings over two decades of experience across Consumer, FinTech, and EnterpriseTech, with a strong operator track record  of building, scaling, and restructuring multiple businesses. An MBA from IIM Bangalore, he has worked with marquee businesses such as CRED, Etihad, and ICICI Bank.

Prior to joining JSW Ventures, Vikas spearheaded strategy, product development, and business for some of India’s leading fintech and consumer businesses. He has also been an active angel investor for over five years.

At JSW Ventures, Vikas will be co-responsible for the Fund’s investment strategy, capital raising, investments, portfolio management and exits of investee companies in the FinTech and EnterpriseTech segments.

Announcing this here today, Sachin Tagra, Managing Partner at JSW Ventures, said, “Vikas brings a rare combination of business acumen and a proven track record of operating and scaling technology businesses, which is central to our hands-on approach to portfolio management. His experience will sharpen how we evaluate investments and add significant value to our portfolio companies.”

Vikas Chandak, Partner at JSW Ventures, said, “JSW Ventures has built a reputation as a strong partner to founders. Over more than two decades of operating across startups, scaled enterprises and as an Angel Investor, I have seen first-hand how decisions made at key inflection points compound over time and across cycles. Joining the firm provides the right institutional platform to channel those lessons into disciplined investing and hands-on support for the next generation of enduring, tech-first businesses.”