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“In emerging markets, the imperative is to deliver high-quality services and products that push the envelope to expand financial access but do it cost-effectively for widespread adoption. The intersection of high-quality, low-cost innovation driven by tech-powered scale is what excites us most.

In India and Southeast Asia, Ravi leads Flourish’s fintech investments and manages the firm’s portfolio. He brings critical operational experience in scaling tech companies and broad investment knowledge to Flourish’s founder partners across the region.

Before joining Flourish, Ravi was the CFO at Agro.Club, a global full-stack B2B grain marketplace transforming the way farmers and buyers trade grain. He led fundraising for the company while overseeing operations across five geographies. He brings 15 years of investing experience in both private equity and venture capital. Previously, he was a founding member and General Partner at WaterBridge Ventures, where he led early-stage investments in fintech, B2B eCommerce, edtech, and other sectors.

Ravi has a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from VTU and an MBA degree from Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University. In his spare time, Ravi loves to watch and play football, and is a proud fan of Manchester United. Additionally, he is an avid scuba diver.

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