Omidyar Network India
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.
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Omidyar Network India
Omidyar Network India invests in bold entrepreneurs who help create a meaningful life for every Indian, especially the hundreds of millions of Indians in low-income and lower-middle-income populations, ranging from the poorest among us to the existing middle class. To drive empowerment and social impact at scale, we work with entrepreneurs in the private, nonprofit and public sectors, who are tackling India’s hardest and most chronic problems. We invest in early-stage enterprises and nonprofits in the areas of Advancing Cities, Digital Society, Education & Employability, Emerging Technologies, Financial Inclusion & Well-being and Property Inclusivity. We are part of The Omidyar Group, a diverse collection of companies, organizations, and initiatives, supported by philanthropists Pam and Pierre Omidyar, founder of eBay.