Bessemer Venture Partners is pleased to announce the promotion of Subramanya S.V. (Subu) to Managing Director. This formalizes the leadership role Subu has played in the firm's Bangalore office and recognizes his contribution to BVP since he joined the firm in 2007.
Subu focuses on investments in technology and consumer businesses. He was closely involved with the firm's investments in IL&FS Transportation Networks, Palogix Infrastructure, Tulip Telecom, Anantraj Industries and Riddhi Siddhi Gluco Biols among others.
Prior to joining BVP, Subu worked with Avendus Capital, an Indian investment bank, where he advised companies on private equity transactions, mergers and acquisitions. Previously, he was a consultant with KPMG and started his career as a programmer with Wipro Technologies. Subu holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Mysore University and an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad.
With offices in Mumbai and Bangalore, BVP has 10 investors focused on growth and innovation opportunities in India. Since 2004, Bessemer has invested in more than 24 companies in India.
