About
Ashish Bhargava began his career in the FMCG sector, spending over a decade at Marico, where he served as head of marketing and helped develop consumer brands in India. In 2008 he moved into private equity, joining Mumbai-based True North (previously India Value Fund Advisors). He works closely with Bombay Shirt Company.
Invests in
Consumer
Experience
- Marubeni Consumer Platform India (MCPI)Presidentcurrent2026 — presentMumbai
- Galactica Advisors LLPFounding Partner2024 — 2026Mumbai
- True North CoPartner2014 — 2025Mumbai Area, India
- INDIA VALUE FUND ADVISORS PRIVATE LIMITEDDirector2011 — 2014Mumbai Area, India
- INDIA VALUE FUND ADVISORS PRIVATE LIMITEDVice President2008 — 2011
- Marico LimitedHead of Marketing2007 — 2008
- Marico LimitedCategory Head2005 — 2007
- Marico LimitedMarketing Manager2003 — 2005Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Marico LimitedBrand Manager2000 — 2003Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Marico LimitedArea Sales Manager1998 — 2000Patna, Bihar, India
Skills & more
DealsMergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Board of DirectorsGrowth InvestingRetailManufacturingBrand Management28FMCG31Customer Insight17Key Account Management12Product Development8Private Equity4
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Product MarketingMedia PlanningBusiness DevelopmentMarketing ManagementMarket ResearchCRMCompetitive AnalysisMarketingMarketing CommunicationsNegotiationStrategic PlanningStrategyFrom Ashish's professional profile.
Investments
Investor
Bombay Shirt Company
Per the firm's website.
Colleagues at Lightbox
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Ashish Bhargava?
- Ashish Bhargava began his career in the FMCG sector, spending over a decade at Marico, where he served as head of marketing and helped develop consumer brands in India. In 2008 he moved into private equity, joining Mumbai-based True North (previously India Value Fund Advisors). He works closely with Bombay Shirt Company.
- Where does Ashish Bhargava work?
- Ashish Bhargava is Operator Network at Lightbox.
- What does Ashish Bhargava invest in?
- Ashish Bhargava invests in Consumer.
- What companies has Ashish Bhargava invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Bombay Shirt Company.
- Where did Ashish Bhargava go to school?
- Ashish Bhargava studied at Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi (B.Tech); SPJIMR SP Jain Institute of Management & Research (PGDBM, Marketing Management); Mayo College.
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