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Nikhil Khattau

Investor

Managing Director at Mayfield Fund

France

Writes $500K – $15M checks · typically $7.5M

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About

Nikhil Khattau is Managing Director at Mayfield Fund, where he has led investments since 2007. He previously served as founding CEO of SUN F&C, one of India's first privately-owned mutual fund houses, and worked in EY's corporate finance group in London and New York. A Chartered Accountant from the ICAEW, he holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Mumbai and focuses on investments in food, online brands, and consumer financial services.

Experience

  1. Mayfield FundManaging Directorcurrent2015 — presentMauritius
  2. Mayfield FundManaging Partner: MF Advisors LLP2007 — 2015Mumbai Metropolitan Region
  3. Sohan Lal Commodity Management Pvt. Ltd.Investorcurrent2011 — presentGreater Delhi Area
  4. Sohan Lal Commodity Management Pvt. Ltd.Member Board Of Directors2011 — 2016Greater Delhi Area
  5. Matrimony.com LimitedInvestorcurrent2008 — presentGreater Chennai Area
  6. Marico LimitedNon Independent Directorcurrent2002 — presentMumbai Metropolitan Region
  7. TripHoboInvestorcurrent2015 — presentPune, Maharashtra, India
  8. Torrent Pharmaceuticals LtdIndependent Director2023 — 2026India
  9. Licious - A great meal begins hereInvestor2016 — 2026Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
  10. Kaya LimitedNon Independent Director2015 — 2026Mumbai Metropolitan Region
  11. EATCLUB Brands (Formerly BOX8)Investor2015 — 2026Mumbai Metropolitan Region
  12. Securens Systems Pvt. Ltd.Investor Director2012 — 2026Mumbai Metropolitan Region
  13. India Property Online Private LtdInvestor2013 — 2016Greater Chennai Area
  14. YPOChapter Chair, Education Chair, Membership Chair2000 — 2013Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
  15. Mid DayMember Board Of Directors2005 — 2010Mumbai Metropolitan Region
  16. Indo Schottle Pvt. Ltd. - IndiaMember Board Of Directors2005 — 2008Pune/Pimpri-Chinchwad Area
  17. Nagpur Power & Industries LtdMember Board Of Directors2004 — 2008Mumbai Metropolitan Region
  18. SUN F&C Asset ManagementFounding CEO1995 — 2005Mumbai
  19. EYSenior Manager1992 — 1995New York City Metropolitan Area
  20. EYManager1986 — 1992London Area, United Kingdom

Skills & more

StartupsBoard GovernanceVenture CapitalEntrepreneurshipStart-upsFast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)Audit CommitteeNon-Executive DirectorCross-border M&ALeadershipCorporate Finance1

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Nikhil Khattau?
Nikhil Khattau is Managing Director at Mayfield Fund, where he has led investments since 2007. He previously served as founding CEO of SUN F&C, one of India's first privately-owned mutual fund houses, and worked in EY's corporate finance group in London and New York. A Chartered Accountant from the ICAEW, he holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Mumbai and focuses on investments in food, online brands, and consumer financial services.
Where does Nikhil Khattau work?
Nikhil Khattau is Managing Director at Mayfield Fund.
What check size does Nikhil Khattau write?
Nikhil Khattau typically writes checks of $500K – $15M.
Where did Nikhil Khattau go to school?
Nikhil Khattau studied at ICAEW (FCA, Accounting and Finance); London Metropolitan University (Foundation degree, Accountancy); University of Mumbai (Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)).

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