Naman Jhawar
Naman Jhawar to head India and Southeast Asia ops of Picus Capital
Germany-based early-stage VC firm Picus Capital has appointed the former executive at India’s gaming unicorn Mobile Premier League, Naman Jhawar, as Partner and Head of India and Southeast Asia.
The announcement comes in the wake of the company’s plans to increase its investments in this region with a focus on fintech, enterprise software, and climate tech.
In the new role, Jhawar will scout for startups and support Picus’s 20
existing portfolio companies in the region. Overseeing territories such as India, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, and the Philippines, he will guide the firm’s investments in these areas.
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Jhawar will also offer early-stage founders support, networking opportunities, and operational assistance.
Prior to Picus Capital, Jhawar was the Senior Vice President of Strategy and Operations at Mobile Premier League. He has also been an angel investor and a consultant at McKinsey, with expertise in consumer tech and automotive sectors.
Picus Capital is an international, privately financed VC company with headquarters in Munich and offices in Berlin, New York, Beijing, London, São Paulo and Singapore. It has over 170 portfolio companies globally and predominantly invests in pre-seed, seed and Series A rounds.
The key focus areas are technology companies in financial services, HR, energy & climate, healthcare, logistics & mobility, real estate & construction, crypto & web3, deeptech and e-commerce.
Its portfolio firms include Aspire, Multiplier, Crea, and WeRize.
Picus Capital has plans to allocate 25-30 per cent of its capital to the APAC region moving forward. This aligns with its long-term strategy and will fund new and follow-on investments within its portfolio.
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