Ravi Sharma Overview
- Firm
- Lightrock
- Primary Position
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Partner & Invest...
- Primary Industry
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Information Technology
- Active Board Seats
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1
- Med. Deal Size
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Ravi Sharma General Information
Biography
Mr. Ravi Sharma serves as a Partner & Investment Team Member at Lightrock. He serves as a Board Member at Moniepoint. He served as Managing Director at The Abraaj Group. He previously worked for Aureos Ghana Advisers, where he was involved in 11 exits from Ghana Venture Capital Funds partner companies. He has been instrumental in the investment of more than US$ 100 million of The Abraaj Group Funds in Nigeria, spread across various sectors such as oil and gas services, telecommunications, FMCG, IT services, healthcare, leasing, insurance, paints, and chemicals. He also serves as a Board Member at Computer Warehouse Group. He holds an MBA from the University of Wales and has a BSc in Economics & Accounting from City University, London.
Contact Information
Address
- 95, Riverside Drive, Keystone Park
- 4th Floor Block B
- Nairobi
- Kenya
Ravi Sharma Positions (1)
| Firm name | Firm type | Title | Location | Industry | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightrock | Investor | Partner & Investment Team Member | London, United Kingdom | Impact Investing |
Ravi Sharma Board Seats (1)
| Company | Industry | Ownership Status | Financing Status | Location | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moniepoint | Financial Software | Privately Held (backing) | Venture Capital-Backed | Lagos, Nigeria |
Ravi Sharma Lead Partner on Deals (2)
Ravi Sharma has been the lead partner on 2 deals. Their latest deal was with Moniepoint, a financial software company. The deal was made for on 23-Jan-2025.
| Company | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Deal Status | Industry | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moniepoint | 23-Jan-2025 | Later Stage VC (Series C) | Completed | Financial Software | Lagos, Nigeria | |
| Moniepoint | 10-Aug-2022 | Completed | Financial Software | Lagos, Nigeria |
Ravi Sharma Network (16)
Board Members (8)
| Name | Company | Representing | Location | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pim Engels | Moniepoint | FMO Entrepreneurial Development Bank | Lagos, Nigeria | |
| Brian Odhiambo | Moniepoint | Novastar Ventures | Lagos, Nigeria | |
| Moniepoint | Moniepoint | Lagos, Nigeria | ||
| Moniepoint | Global Ventures (Dubai) | Lagos, Nigeria | ||
| Computer Warehouse Group | Self | Lagos, Nigeria |
Portfolio Executives (8)
| Name | Company | Role | Deal date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Strike | Moniepoint | Head of M&A and Investor Relations | 23-Jan-2025 | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Dennis Ajalie | Moniepoint | Chief Business Development Officer | 23-Jan-2025 | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Moniepoint | Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer | 23-Jan-2025 | Lagos, Nigeria | |
| Moniepoint | Co-Founder, Chief Technology Officer, Lead Architect & Board Member | 23-Jan-2025 | Lagos, Nigeria | |
| Moniepoint | Co-Founder | 23-Jan-2025 | Lagos, Nigeria |
Ravi Sharma Affiliated Funds (1)
| Fund | Investor | Fund Type | Status | Vintage | Size | Dry Powder | IRR | IRR Quartile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightrock Africa Fund I | Lightrock | Growth/Expansion | Closed | 2022 |
Ravi Sharma FAQs
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Who is Ravi Sharma?
Mr. Ravi Sharma serves as a Partner & Investment Team Member at Lightrock.
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How much does Ravi Sharma typically invest?
Ravi Sharma's median deal size is .
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What is Ravi Sharma’s main position?
Ravi Sharma’s primary position is Partner & Investment Team Member.
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How many active board seats does Ravi Sharma hold?
Ravi Sharma holds a board seat in Moniepoint.
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