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Harsha Venkatesh
Principal Officer and Managing Partner
Harsha’s investing journey began in the early 2000s, culminating in an impressive 37% CAGR in his personal portfolio from 2013-2021. His corporate experience includes a pivotal role at Enphase Energy, where he contributed to the company’s growth from a $62M market cap to over $25B. Harsha’s global perspective, shaped by his work in the USA and Germany, forms the basis of Dwaith’s investment strategies. He holds an MBA from IIM Mumbai and a B.E. from RVCE Bangalore. He is also an entrepreneur with a wide-ranging interest in solar, power electronics, and manufacturing industries.
With over 40 years in accounting and auditing, Venkatesha brings a wealth of experience to Dwaith’s compliance function. His personal investing journey, which began during India’s economic liberalization in the early 1990s, adds depth to his role in ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
Kruthi’s international exposure, having worked in Germany, USA, and India, provides valuable insights into analyzing growth opportunities as India evolves. Her engineering background and entrepreneurial experience in real estate complement her role in identifying long-term investment prospects.
A qualified Company Secretary with expertise in Corporate Law, Civil Law, Trademarks, and Insolvency Law, SK Ravi heads Tatvamasi Corporate Services. His comprehensive legal knowledge is instrumental in navigating complex regulatory landscapes.
Key Advisors
Dwaith Funds leverages a network of specialized partners to ensure excellence across all aspects of our operations.
Our partnership approach reflects our commitment to excellence and transparency in all aspects of fund management. Our structure allows our investment team to focus on what they do best: identifying and capitalizing on value opportunities in India’s dynamic market while ensuring the interests of our investors are protected and served at every level.
A Silicon Valley legend, TJ founded Cypress Semiconductor in 1982 and guided it to become a multi-billion-dollar company. Rodgers served as Cypress’s CEO for 34 years until stepping down in August 2016 as the longest-tenured CEO among all publicly traded technology companies. TJ is a billionaire investor with multi-faceted interests ranging from wine-making to turning around technology companies.
A UC Berkeley graduate in Engineering and Computer Science, Valeta’s experience as a senior SRAM design engineer at Cypress and her current role managing Clos de la Tech’s vineyards and winery add unique perspectives to her persona. She has wide-ranging interests from philanthropy to investing. She is a co-manager and investor at Dwaith Partners, USA.
Raj advises boards and management teams on structuring and executing convertible debt transactions. Recognized as one of the “50 Outstanding Asian-Americans in Business,” Raj’s expertise in convertible debt, equity derivatives, and complex capital markets transactions across various industries enhances Dwaith’s financial strategies.
Extended Team
Dwaith Funds leverages a network of specialized partners to ensure excellence across all aspects of our operations.
Banking and Custodian Services
UBS (USA): Providing banking and custodian services for our US operations.
HDFC (India): Serving as our banker and custodian for Indian operations, ensuring secure and efficient fund management.
Taxation and Regulatory Compliance
Rashmin Sanghvi Associates: Experts in FEMA/FERA/RBI taxation, guiding our cross-border financial operations.
Ambavat and Company: Specializing in SEBI activities, ensuring our adherence to Indian securities regulations.
Megha Kyal and Associates: Handling client fund accounting and taxation, maintaining transparency and accuracy in our financial reporting.
Legal and Regulatory Advisors
Tjong & Hsia: Providing crucial guidance on SEC regulations, fund management practices, and US taxation laws.
