Ravishankar G V

Overview

Ravishankar G V is a Managing Director at Peak XV Partners[1], where Ravishankar invests in founders across Consumer, Fintech, DeepTech and AI sectors[2]. Ravishankar has over 20 years of experience in venture capital, management consulting, and business strategy[2]. Prior to joining Peak XV Partners in June 2023[3], Ravishankar served as Managing Director at Sequoia Capital from February 2006 to June 2023[4]. Earlier career experience includes work as an Associate at McKinsey & Company from June 2004 to February 2006[5] and as a Senior Software Engineer at Wipro Technologies from June 1999 to June 2002[6]. Ravishankar holds a PGDM in Management from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad[7] and a B.E. in Computer Science from REC Trichy[8]. Ravishankar serves on the boards of multiple companies including Agrani Labs, AlaanPay, Eruditus Learning, FirstClub, Finova Capital, HomeLane, Huspy, K12 Technoservices, Lean Technologies, Rebel Foods, and Rupe[2].

Career history

1. Managing DirectorJun 2023 to presentPeak XV Partners
2. Managing DirectorFeb 2006 to Jun 2023Sequoia Capital
3. AssociateJun 2004 to Feb 2006McKinsey&Company
4. Senior Software EngineerJun 1999 to Jun 2002Wipro Technologies

Education

1. PGDM, ManagementJul 2002 - Apr 2004Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
2. BCB.E., Computer Science at REC TrichyAug 1995 - May 1999