VEF
Growth equitySeed–Late Stage · 7 people tracked
Investment thesis
VEF invests in growth-stage fintech companies across emerging markets, targeting the digitalization of financial services in regions with rapidly growing populations and unmet customer needs. The firm focuses on companies capable of navigating macroeconomic risk and market volatility to scale successfully. By taking board-represented minority stakes, VEF leverages its deep financial services and emerging markets expertise to support entrepreneurs in building sustainable, long-term value.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 7 people
from the firm's websiteCo-founder and CEO of VEF with over 20 years of experience in financial services across emerging markets. Previously held senior research roles at Renaissance Capital and ING Barings.
Principal focused on investment research, executing new opportunities, and portfolio management. Previously worked in investment banking at Morgan Stanley specializing in Technology M&A and capital markets.
Principal with broad emerging markets investing experience, most recently as a Senior Analyst at an Indian growth buyout PE fund focused on financial services and healthcare sectors.
Chief Investment Officer with a career invested across emerging markets. Previously a partner at Skyline Capital Management, a hedge fund specializing in emerging market investments.
Senior member of the investment team and co-founder of Carraighill, a financial services research firm. Brings substantial experience in the financial services industry across developed and emerging markets.
General Counsel and Head of Sustainability with extensive M&A and corporate law experience from multiple leading law firms. Holds expertise in domestic and cross-border M&A transactions in emerging markets.
Chief Financial Officer with extensive experience across diverse finance functions, including prior roles in fintech, marketing, and legal services.
What they invest in
from 2 of 8 portfolio companiesSaaS ×2B2B Marketplaces ×1Fintech ×1Logistics & Supply Chain ×1
HQs:India×1Pakistan×1
Investments · 8 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathMahaana is a fintech platform that helps Pakistanis save and invest through tools like automated savings features, retirement planning, and investment funds. The company provides investment education and portfolio management services for individual investors.
FintechSaaSKarachi, PK
Muhammad Shamoon Tariq(Founder)inShamoon
BlackBuck operates a technology platform for the trucking industry. The company facilitates transformation of trucking operations for logistics and freight businesses.
B2B MarketplacesLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSBangalore, IN
Rajesh Yabaji(Chairman, Managing Director and CEO)inChanakya HRidaya(Executive Director and COO)inRamasubramaniam B(Executive Director and Head - New Initiatives)inSatyakam G N(Chief Financial Officer)in
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does VEF invest at?
- VEF invests at the Seed, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does VEF focus on?
- VEF focuses on Fintech.
- Does VEF lead rounds?
- Yes, VEF leads investment rounds.
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