Nicholas Java

Nicholas Java is a Partner at Beyond Capital Ventures, an emerging markets venture fund focusing on catalyzing Seed to Series B startups in India and East Africa. Java serves as a Board Observer for Zanifu, a financial services platform for small retailers in Africa, and Haqdarshak, which enhances access to government schemes for Indian citizens. Previously, Java held the position of Director at Tyton Partners, a leader in investment banking and strategy consulting for the education sector, and at Beyond Capital Fund, an impact investment fund for early-stage social enterprises. Additionally, Java has experience as a Guest Lecturer at The Fletcher School at Tufts University and as Chief Operations Officer at Breaker, an organization that trains youth in employable skills. Java's career began as an Officer in the United States Army, where counterinsurgency, logistics, and humanitarian operations were key responsibilities. Educational qualifications include an MBA in Operations Management from Columbia Business School, an MA in International Finance from Columbia | SIPA, and a BA in International/Global Studies from The Johns Hopkins University.