Mohandas Pai is the Co-Founder and Chairman of Aarin Capital. See portfolio, sector focus and contact routes.
Mohandas Pai is the Co-Founder and Chairman of Aarin Capital, a private equity firm in Bengaluru that he launched with Ranjan Pai after serving 12 years as CFO of Infosys. His investment thesis focuses on growth-stage opportunities in India-centric sectors, specifically life sciences, education technology, healthcare, and broader technology innovation. While specific check sizes and lead/follow behavior for Aarin Capital are not publicly detailed, Pai is recognized as one of India’s most prolific angel investors who has helped start over 10 different funds across venture, growth, and public markets. Notable portfolio companies associated with his investments include Byju’s, where he serves as a Board Member, as well as ZoomCar, Licious, and Counsyl. Pai holds distinctive viewpoints on policy and regulation, actively working with government regulators to shape guidelines while serving as a former Chairman of SEBI’s Board and current Board Member of the National Stock Exchange. He is a Padma Shri Awardee and co-founder of Akshaya Patra, the world’s largest midday meal program, reflecting his broader commitment to social impact alongside his investment activ
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