Varun Talukdar

Overview

Varun Talukdar is a Managing Director at General Atlantic [1], specializing in principal investing, distressed private equity, and mergers and acquisitions [2]. Talukdar has held the Managing Director position at General Atlantic since January 2026 [3], following prior roles as Principal from 2022 to 2025 [4], Vice President from 2017 to 2021 [5], and Associate from 2013 to 2016 [6]. Before joining General Atlantic, Talukdar worked as an Investment Professional at Premji Invest from 2011 to 2013 [7], a Principal Investing Associate at Lehman Brothers (in Administration) from 2009 to 2011 [8], and an Investment Professional at Bayside Capital and H.I.G. Capital from 2008 to 2009 [9]. Talukdar began their career as an Investment Banking Analyst at Banc of America Securities from 2006 to 2008 [10]. Talukdar holds a BSBA in Finance from UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School [11] and attended St. Xavier's Collegiate School [12].

Career history

1. Managing DirectorJan 2026 to presentGeneral Atlantic
2. PrincipalJan 2022 to Dec 2025General Atlantic
3. Vice PresidentJan 2017 to Dec 2021General Atlantic
4. AssociateMar 2013 to Dec 2016General Atlantic
5. PIInvestment ProfessionalNov 2011 to Mar 2013Premji Invest
6. LBPrincipal Investing AssociateDec 2009 to Nov 2011Lehman Brothers (in Administration)
7. BCInvestment ProfessionalAug 2008 to Oct 2009Bayside Capital / H.I.G. Capital
8. BOInvestment Banking AnalystJun 2006 to Jun 2008Banc of America Securities

Education

1. UKBSBA, Finance2002 - 2006UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
2. SXSt. Xavier's Collegiate School1990 - 2002