Ameya

Ameya invests in disruptive organizations creating economic opportunity for people in emerging markets with a focus on Africa. A venture partner, Ameya is based in London.

Previously, Ameya worked out of Omidyar Network’s Mumbai office, where he co-led several of the firms’ early Financial Inclusion investments in India. Prior to joining Omidyar Network in 2012, Ameya was a consultant at Bain&Company, where he worked with telecommunications and IT providers in India, improving their operational efficiency and developing acquisition strategies. As part of Bain’s private equity practice, he advised clients on potential investments in the tech, media, and telecom sectors.

Ameya received a B.S. in engineering from the Delhi College of Engineering and an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad.

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founder wellness
[Inc.Africa] Founders Must Prioritise Mental Health
Entrepreneurial journeys are challenging. There are peaks of extreme happiness and moments of utter despair. Inc.Africa has been on its startup journey and frequently writes about emerging entrepreneurs, so I wanted to understand an investor’s...
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founder wellness
[TechCrunch] Capital crunch shines light on the importance of founders’ mental health
Mental wellness goes hand-in-hand with innovation and success. For investors then, this needs to be a focus of investment, as risk exposure is also in the wellness of the founder.
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opinion
[Techbuild.africa] Corner Stores – An Essential Sales Channel Across – Are Evolving With Digital Tools
In many African countries, corner shops are woven into the fabric of local communities. Their role in the economy is often underestimated.
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opinion
[Fintech Africa] Fintech Has Taken Off In Africa – Here’s Why It’s Not A Bubble
Some of the most innovative models in fintech we’ve seen have come out of our Africa portfolio, such as the way Pula advanced embedded finance by bundling crop insurance with the seed bought by small...
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opinion
[Video] FTSFEST21'- Impact for Positive Change
Watch Ameya Upadhyay (Flourish Ventures) speak about "Impact for Positive Change" at FTSFEST21’
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embedded finance
[EVENT Recap] Fintech Founders in Bangladesh, Egypt & the US Share Customer-first Focus and Offerings
Today, embedded finance is one of the most influential, seemingly all-encompassing technology trends taking place around the world. It involves non-bank companies and fintech start ups offering financial products and services to targeted customers.
Events
embedded finance
[Flourish Conversations] Embedded Finance Platforms
The first event in Flourish Ventures’ Embedded Finance series tackles the embedded finance platforms including gig worker, logistics, social media, and supply chain platforms that are relevant and immediately helpful to people in their daily...
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general
Flourish Ventures Promotes Two to Venture Partner
Worldwide fintech investor Flourish Ventures promotes Sarah Morgenstern and Ameya Upadhyay each to venture partner.
Blog
news
Strengthening Our Global Team to Address Accelerating Tech Trends and Growing Need for More Financial Health
With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we are more determined than ever to double down and empower passionate fintech entrepreneurs around the globe. We strive to provide the support they need to build digital tools and...
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opinion
[CNBC Africa] COVID-19: How the pandemic has impacted Africa’s gig economy
Originally posted on CNBC Africa According to a report by Flourish Ventures, 66 per cent of gig workers across the globe reported a large decline in income, with ridesharing drivers being hardest hit. Watch the...
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