About
Nilesh Kothari is co-founder and managing partner of Trifecta Capital Advisors, which operates three divisions—Venture Debt, Growth Equity, and Tech Enabled Advisory Solutions—managing approximately $850 million in assets and providing capital to startups at various stages. The firm pioneered venture debt funds in India in 2015 and has since deployed over $700 million across 185+ startups, with a portfolio including companies such as BigBasket, Zepto, Meesho, and BharatPe. Kothari has approximately 35 years of experience in investments, operations, and entrepreneurship, including prior roles as Global Managing Director of Ventures & Acquisitions at Accenture and positions with the AV Birla Group, JM Financial, and the Hero Group, and has taught alternative assets courses at IIM Calcutta and ISB.
Experience
- Trifecta Capital Advisors LLPCo-Founder and Managing Partnercurrent2014 — presentGreater Delhi Area
- AccentureManaging Director (Ventures & Acquisitions)2007 — 2014Delhi
- Accenture (erstwhile Zenta now Accenture Credit Services)Executive Director & Chief Financial Officer - Global Operations2007 — 2012Mumbai Metropolitan Region
Education
- Birla Institute of Technology and Science, PilaniMaster of Management Studies, Engineering and Management1986 — 1990
- Institute of Costs & Works Accountants of IndiaGraduate Cost and Works Accountant, Management Accounting1990 — 1994
Skills & more
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