Where does Amit Kakar work?

Amit Kakar is Managing Partner at Novo Holdings.

What does Amit Kakar invest in?

Amit Kakar invests in Biotech, Healthtech.

Where did Amit Kakar go to school?

Amit Kakar studied at Crotonville Alumni (MDC, Business); Tata Cancer Research Memorial Institute (Post Graduate in Radiation and Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Oncology Residency Program); Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital (Internship, Medicine).

Amit Kakar

Investor

Managing Partner at Novo Holdings

Singapore

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About

Amit Kakar joined Novo Holdings Asia in August 2020 as Head of Asia, leading investments and partnerships across China, Japan, Singapore, and Southeast Asia. He has over 25 years of healthcare experience, previously holding roles at Everlife Asia (Head of M&A and Business Development), the Avenue Capital Group (Head of healthcare investments for Asia), and GE Healthcare. He holds a medical degree with a postgraduate qualification in Radiation and Nuclear Medicine from Tata Memorial Hospital and Cancer Centre in Mumbai, India.

Invests in

BiotechHealthtech

Experience

Novo HoldingsManaging Partner, Head of Novo Holdings Asiacurrent2024 — presentSingapore, Singapore
Novo HoldingsSenior Partner, Head of Novo Holdings Asia2020 — 2024Singapore, Singapore
DxD Hub - Diagnostics Development HubMember Evaluation Commiteecurrent2023 — presentSingapore
MEDGENOMEChairman of the Boardcurrent2022 — presentBengaluru, Karnataka, India
Qure.aiBoard Membercurrent2022 — presentIndia
Doctor AnywhereBoard Membercurrent2021 — presentSingapore
EscoBoard Membercurrent2021 — presentSingapore
Everlife AsiaHead of M&A and Business Development2018 — 2020Singapore, Singapore
Hubei Laobaixing Pharmacy Chain Co., Ltd.Member Board of Directors2016 — 2019Changsha City, Hunan, China
Clinical Innovations, LLCBoard Member2017 — 2019Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
TheraclionSenior Advisor and Board Member2017 — 2018Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Modern Family Doctor Pvt. Ltd.Chairman Of The Board2016 — 2017Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Bamboo Capital PartnersSenior Advisor2016 — 2017Singapore
LifeClinic LtdSenior Advisor2016 — 2017Hong Kong
Lifetrack Medical SystemsSenior Advisor2016 — 2017Manila
Aequus Capital Advsiers, LLCManaging Partner and CoFounder2015 — 2016Hong Kong SAR
PharmaronBoard Observer2008 — 2014Beijing, China
Avenue Capital GroupHead of Healthcare Investments Asia2007 — 2014Hong Kong
Viva Biotech (Shanghai) Ltd.Board Observer2009 — 2014Shanghai, China
MedantaBoard Observer2008 — 2014Gurgaon, Haryana, India
GE HealthcareGeneral Manager2002 — 2007Shanghai City, China
GE HealthcareProduct technology leader2001 — 2002Greater Milwaukee Area
GE HealthcareProduct Manager1998 — 2001Hong Kong
GE HealthcareKey Account Manager1993 — 1997India

Skills & more

Analytical Skills2Management74Leadership38Strategic Planning28Product Management2Product Leadership2Product Planning2Key Account Acquisition & Retention2Sales2Key Account Development2Account Management4Business Analysis5

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Languages english · hindi · oriya · punjabi · urdu

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Colleagues at Novo Holdings

Aaron Nelson

Partner at Novo Holdings

Abhijeet Lele

Senior Partner at Novo Holdings

Alan Liu

Principal at Novo Holdings

Aleks Engel

Partner at Novo Holdings

Alex Grooten

Senior Manager, Head of Accounting at Novo Holdings

Álvaro Gallego Jurado

Manager at Novo Holdings

Amalie Stokkeland

Senior Associate at Novo Holdings

Amer Sheikh

Partner at Novo Holdings

Frequently asked questions

Who is Amit Kakar?: Amit Kakar joined Novo Holdings Asia in August 2020 as Head of Asia, leading investments and partnerships across China, Japan, Singapore, and Southeast Asia. He has over 25 years of healthcare experience, previously holding roles at Everlife Asia (Head of M&A and Business Development), the Avenue Capital Group (Head of healthcare investments for Asia), and GE Healthcare. He holds a medical degree with a postgraduate qualification in Radiation and Nuclear Medicine from Tata Memorial Hospital and Cancer Centre in Mumbai, India.
Where does Amit Kakar work?: Amit Kakar is Managing Partner at Novo Holdings.
What does Amit Kakar invest in?: Amit Kakar invests in Biotech, Healthtech.
Where did Amit Kakar go to school?: Amit Kakar studied at Crotonville Alumni (MDC, Business); Tata Cancer Research Memorial Institute (Post Graduate in Radiation and Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Oncology Residency Program); Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital (Internship, Medicine).