Maria Ben

Maria Ben is an experienced investment professional currently working at Omidyar Network India since June 2023. Prior to this role, Maria was an Investment Analyst at Aavishkaar Capital from January 2022 to May 2023, where expertise was demonstrated in evaluating growth stage investments in Indian startups with an AUM of approximately 130 million USD. Maria's background includes serving as an Investment Banking Analyst at PwC, focused on M&A and restructuring, and as a Risk Analyst at KPMG India, working on internal audits and compliance. Leadership skills were showcased as President of the Ashoka Investments Club, co-founding Bodhi Capital, and gaining early experience through internships at Aditya Birla Capital and Ingenious Faces. Maria holds a B.Sc. in Economics and Finance (Hons) from Ashoka University and has additional education from the National University of Singapore.