Dr Lari Dkhar
InvestorSenior Investment Analyst at NZ Growth Capital Partners
Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Dr Lari Dkhar: together at Auckland University of Technology
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About
Senior Investment Analyst supporting the Aspire fund. Previously worked at AUT Ventures identifying and developing commercial ventures from university research.
Experience
- NZGCPInvestment Managercurrent2026 — presentAuckland, New Zealand
- NZGCPSenior Investment Analyst2022 — 2026Auckland, New Zealand
- Ministry of AwesomeStartup Mentor2024 — 2025Auckland, New Zealand
- AUT VenturesVenture Manager2022Auckland, New Zealand
- AUT VenturesVenture Advisor & Liaison2020 — 2022Auckland, New Zealand
- AUT VenturesCommercialisation Analyst2019 — 2020Auckland, New Zealand
- Auckland University of TechnologyResearcher PHD Student, Biomedical Science2016 — 2019Auckland, New Zealand
- Spark New ZealandSales Associate2016 — 2017Auckland, New Zealand
- Auckland University of TechnologyResearch Assistant2015 — 2016New Zealand
Skills & more
Market Research and Due Diligence1Public Speaking8Research10Strategic Planning7Project Management6Entrepreneurship4Leadership4Mentoring6Presentations4Emotional Intelligence5Teamwork1Analytical Skills1
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Market AnalysisCommunicationLanguages English
- Foundations of Finance — University of Cambridge
- Entrepreneurship: Raising Startup Capital — LinkedIn
- LESANZ Intermediate Licensing Workshop — LESANZ Inc
- University Start-Up online workshop — KCA - Knowledge Commercialisation Australasia Ltd
From Dr's professional profile.
Colleagues at NZ Growth Capital Partners
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Geschäftsführer at Vermögensbutler GmbH
Andrew Scott
Data Analyst at NZ Growth Capital Partners
Andy Chu
Fund Controller and Reporting Officer at NZ Growth Capital Partners
Anna Yue
Senior Accountant at NZ Growth Capital Partners
Brenda James
Learning & Engagement Specialist at NZ Growth Capital Partners
Bryce Lowen
Senior Investment Analyst at NZ Growth Capital Partners
Caitlin Ashworth
Head of Legal at NZ Growth Capital Partners
Clifford Cohn
Principal at World Innovation Lab
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Dr Lari Dkhar?
- Senior Investment Analyst supporting the Aspire fund. Previously worked at AUT Ventures identifying and developing commercial ventures from university research.
- Where does Dr Lari Dkhar work?
- Dr Lari Dkhar is Senior Investment Analyst at NZ Growth Capital Partners.
- Where did Dr Lari Dkhar go to school?
- Dr Lari Dkhar studied at Auckland University of Technology (Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Biomedical); University of Glasgow (Master's degree, Biomedical Sciences (Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology)); Bangalore University (Master of Science - MS, Biotechnology).
Same school
Also attended Auckland University of Technology35
Teemu MattilaPartner at Lifeline VenturesDerek HandleyFuturist, entrepreneur, and student fascinated by what it means to live well in an increasingly chaotic worldChristina DrakePartner at Renaissance Venture CapitalTristan PollockInvestor at NZVCGavin LonerganExecutive Director at Direct Capital Private Equity Ltd.Krisztina HorvathJunior Partner at Idékapital
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Also attended University of Glasgow103
Andreas SchropferHead of Finance at Brighteye VenturesSarah MandersonLegal Director at Hoxton VenturesKelsey BolanderAssociate — Business Ops & Partner Support at Energize VenturesRob DesboroughGeneral Partner and Chair of Seraphim Space Accelerator at Seraphim SpaceAida KhalilProgramme Associate at Seraphim SpaceNatalie JohnstonInvestment Principal at 4BIO Capital
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Also attended Bangalore University55
Karthik SelvarajOperations at Hashed EmergentSrikrishna RamamoorthyVenture Partner at Capria VenturesPrashanth PrakashPartner at AccelSamir ShahVenture Partner at Cervin VenturesAsh LilaniFounder and Managing Partner at Saama CapitalAmrita BarthakurPartner at Saama Capital
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Shared employers
Also worked at NZGCP24
James PalmerPrincipal at Blackbird FoundryCarl JonesManaging Partner at WNT VenturesMaria Jose AlvarezManaging Partner at WNT VenturesDebra HallChair at NZ Growth Capital PartnersSteve O'ConnorDeputy Chair at NZ Growth Capital PartnersPaul HockingDirector at NZ Growth Capital Partners
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Also worked at Ministry of Awesome12
Debra HallChair at NZ Growth Capital PartnersGraham ScownChief Executive Officer at Founder Catalyst (Ministry of Awesome)Marian JohnsonElectrify Chairwoman at Founder Catalyst (Ministry of Awesome)Zach Warder GabaldonChief Innovation Officer at Founder Catalyst (Ministry of Awesome)Ben ErskineChief Marketing Officer at Founder Catalyst (Ministry of Awesome)Tori BallHead of Operations at Founder Catalyst (Ministry of Awesome)
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Also worked at AUT Ventures1
Also worked at Auckland University of Technology11
Derek HandleyFuturist, entrepreneur, and student fascinated by what it means to live well in an increasingly chaotic worldTracy HanOperations Coordinator at GD1Anna YueSenior Accountant at NZ Growth Capital PartnersAmanda DonaldsonChief People Officer at HarmoneyGijs IjpmaDirector of Systems Engineering at InnovobotJohn O'HaraInvestor at AirTree Ventures
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