Pavestone VC
V Laxmikanth, known as VLK, has an extensive professional background spanning several decades in leadership roles within the financial and technology sectors. Currently serving as Managing Partner at Pavestone Capital since April 2022, VLK previously held the position of Chairman at Broadridge India from April 2022 to March 2023, and served as Managing Director at Broadridge from January 2007 to April 2022. Prior experience includes the role of Director at ADP India from 1999 to 2007 and D E Shaw from 1996 to 1999. VLK began their career as Assistant General Manager at Intergraph from May 1987 to June 1996. VLK holds a Master of Science degree in Physics from Karnatak University and completed Secondary School Certification at St Josephs High School.
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Pavestone VC
Pavestone At Pavestone, we back committed innovators with smart capital to create real world value. Pavestone’s distinctive team brings decades of expertise across technology, venture capital, and strategic growth. We collaboratively employ this expertise to generate foresight and back innovators in growth sectors with smart capital. We use classic, time-tested investing principles – rigorous analysis, strong risk management, and impeccable governance to create real-world value. Pavestone Technology Fund - INR 816 Cr. SEBI registered AIF Our fund - Pavestone Technology Fund is an INR 816 Cr. SEBI registered AIF. The fund looks to partner with limited early growth-stage (B2B, Sector Agnostic, Enterprise Platforms / Products) companies that solve critical challenges for large public and private enterprises. These companies have validated market traction, established product-market fit, and partnerships with anchor clients. Additionally, we selectively invest in early-stage (Seed / Early-Stage startups (Sector Agnostic, Cutting Edge scientific or engineering innovation) companies targeting significant breakthroughs in enterprise solutions.