Narayan Ramachandran Overview
- Firm
- Kludein
- Primary Position
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General Partner...
- Primary Industry
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B2C
- Active Board Seats
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2
- Med. Deal Size
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- Med. Valuation
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Narayan Ramachandran General Information
Biography
Mr. Narayan Ramachandran serves as General Partner & Chairman at Kludein. He serves as Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at KludeIn I Acquisition. He serves as Non-Executive Chairman at TeamLease Services. He is also an Angel Investor. Between January 2016 and December 2019, he served as a General Partner and Vice Chairman of L Catterton Asia, a leading consumer-focused private equity firm with more than $3 billion in assets under management. Before that, he co-founded InKlude Labs, a social enterprise incubator, and KludeIn Ventures, a Palo Alto-based investment firm focused on strategic investments in high-growth companies. He previously served as the head of Morgan Stanley in India from July 2006 to February 2010, and also led Morgan Stanley's Global Emerging Markets and Global Asset Allocation portfolio management teams from March 2001 to July 2006, managing over $25 billion in assets. He received a B.S. with distinction in chemical engineering from IIT Bombay and holds an MBA from the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst.
Contact Information
Address
- 855 El Camino Real
- Suite13A-385
- Palo Alto, CA 94301
- United States
Narayan Ramachandran Positions (1)
| Firm name | Firm type | Title | Location | Industry | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kludein | Investor | General Partner & Chairman | Palo Alto, CA | Growth/Expansion |
Narayan Ramachandran Board Seats (2)
| Company | Industry | Ownership Status | Financing Status | Location | Since |
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| Kludein | Palo Alto, CA | ||||
| TeamLease Services | Human Capital Services | Publicly Held | Formerly PE-Backed | Bangalore, India |
Narayan Ramachandran Lead Partner on Deals (12)
Narayan Ramachandran has been the lead partner on 12 deals. Their latest deal was with Local All Natural Soda, a beverages company. The deal was made for on 27-Feb-2024.
| Company | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Deal Status | Industry | Location |
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| Local All Natural Soda | 27-Feb-2024 | Seed Round | Completed | Beverages | Aizawl, India | |
| Ekam | 19-Jul-2022 | Completed | Other Consumer Non-Durables | Mangaluru, India | ||
| Vogo | 18-Feb-2021 | Completed | Automotive | Bangalore, India | ||
| LIDO Learning | 02-Jan-2021 | Completed | Educational Software | Mumbai, India | ||
| UC Inclusive Credit | 12-Aug-2019 | Completed | Specialized Finance | Bangalore, India | ||
| Lithium Urban Technologies | 11-Jun-2018 | Completed | Automotive | Bangalore, India | ||
| Chumbak | 28-Nov-2017 | Completed | Home Furnishings | Bangalore, India | ||
| Chumbak | 01-Nov-2016 | Completed | Home Furnishings | Bangalore, India | ||
| My Ally | 01-Mar-2016 | Seed Round | Completed | Business/Productivity Software | Palo Alto, CA | |
| Caravan Craft | 23-Nov-2015 | Later Stage VC (Series A) | Completed | Home Furnishings | Bangalore, India |
Narayan Ramachandran Network (56)
Board Members (9)
| Name | Company | Representing | Location | From |
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| MR Rangaswami | Kludein | Self | Palo Alto, CA | |
| Rituparna Chakraborty | TeamLease Services | Self | Bangalore, India | |
| TeamLease Services | Self | Bangalore, India | ||
| TeamLease Services | Self | Bangalore, India | ||
| TeamLease Services | Self | Bangalore, India |
Portfolio Executives (47)
| Name | Company | Role | Deal date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zomawii Khiangte | Local All Natural Soda | Co-Founder & Board Member | 27-Feb-2024 | Aizawl, India |
| Felipe Rodriguez | Local All Natural Soda | Co-Founder & Board Member | 27-Feb-2024 | Aizawl, India |
| Ekam | Co-Founder | 19-Jul-2022 | Mangaluru, India | |
| Ekam | Owner | 19-Jul-2022 | Mangaluru, India | |
| Ekam | Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer | 19-Jul-2022 | Mangaluru, India |
Narayan Ramachandran FAQs
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Who is Narayan Ramachandran?
Mr. Narayan Ramachandran serves as General Partner & Chairman at Kludein.
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How much does Narayan Ramachandran typically invest?
Narayan Ramachandran's median deal size is .
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What is Narayan Ramachandran’s main position?
Narayan Ramachandran’s primary position is General Partner & Chairman.
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How many active board seats does Narayan Ramachandran hold?
Narayan Ramachandran holds 2 board seats including Kludein and TeamLease Services.
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