Varun Khandelwal

Varun Khandelwal is a seasoned investment professional with extensive experience in managing significant portfolios and leading growth investments across various regions. Currently serving as Principal of Direct Investments at HarbourVest Partners since January 2024, Varun previously held the position of Principal at Premji Invest, where growth investments were a primary focus. Prior roles include Director at Creador and Senior Vice President at L Catterton, where Varun was responsible for managing portfolio assets and new deals across India, West Asia, and Europe, with investment sizes typically ranging from $50 million to $200 million. Varun's career also includes positions at India Equity Partners, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Lehman Brothers. An alumnus of Harvard Business School, Varun holds an Executive Program for Leadership Development, an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Indore, and a Bachelor of Commerce from Shri Ram College of Commerce.