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Steadview Capital appoints Maneesh Menon as India director

By Startup Enthusiast · 17 March 2026

What they do

Steadview Capital manages over $3 billion in assets across public and private markets

The firm appointed Maneesh Menon as its new India director on March 17, 2026

Menon joins from Eight Roads Ventures while his predecessor Puneet Kumar left for Mirae Asset

Steadview Capital has appointed Maneesh Menon as its India director.
The appointment was announced on March 17, 2026.
Menon previously worked with the investment team at Eight Roads Ventures.
He replaces Puneet Kumar, who exited the role in October 2025.
Kumar is now the India CEO at Mirae Asset Venture Investments.
Steadview Capital manages over $3 billion in assets under management.
The firm follows a crossover investing strategy for public and private entities.
Its portfolio includes companies like Zomato, Nykaa, and Ola.

Steadview Capital operates as a global investment firm.
It employs a crossover strategy involving both public and private companies.
The firm manages more than $3 billion in total assets.
Its investment portfolio features major Indian startups and listed firms.
Notable holdings include food delivery giant Zomato.
Beauty retailer Nykaa is also part of its portfolio.
Ride-hailing leader Ola is among its investments.
Edtech company Unacademy and gig platform Urban Company are invested in.
SaaS firms Freshworks and Chargebee are in its portfolio.

Maneesh Menon (new hire) — Former member of the investment team at Eight Roads Ventures.
Puneet Kumar (exiting employee) — Former Steadview India executive now leading Mirae Asset Venture Investments in India.