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Ankit Saraf promoted to associate vice president

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Company
Dexter Ventures
What it does
Micro-VC fund for early-stage startups
Kind
People
Sector
Professional & Local Services

What they do

Dexter Ventures is a micro-VC fund that backs early-stage startups in India

What happened

Ankit Saraf has been promoted to Associate Vice President after working at the firm since 2021

Why it matters

He has executed over 35 deals across consumer, healthcare, B2B SaaS and fintech

The details

  • Ankit Saraf has been promoted to Associate Vice President at Dexter Ventures.
  • He joined Dexter Ventures in 2021 and has worked there for five years.
  • During his tenure, he executed over 35 deals across Consumer, Healthcare, B2B SaaS and Fintech.
  • His notable deals include Meal of the Moment, The Bear House, Ongrid and The Pant Project.
  • He attracted multiple HNIs (high-net-worth individuals) and LPs (limited partners) to invest with the fund.
  • He also backed portfolio founders by facilitating strategic partnerships and assisting with fundraising.

The bigger picture

  • The promotion reflects Dexter Ventures' recognition of Ankit Saraf's deal-making and investor relations work.
  • It signals the fund's focus on retaining talent and rewarding long-term contributions.
  • The move comes as Dexter Ventures continues to back early-stage Indian startups.

About the business

  • Dexter Ventures is a micro-VC fund that supports early-stage startups in India.
  • It invests across sectors like Consumer, Healthcare, B2B SaaS and Fintech.
  • The fund is founded by Devendra Agrawal and managed by Anuradha Aggrawal as Managing Partner.
  • It helps portfolio companies with strategic partnerships and fundraising support.

The deal

Type
promotion

Founders

  • Devendra Agrawal, Founder
  • Anuradha Aggrawal, Managing Partner

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