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Rakshith Nagaraj

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Senior Analyst at BDC Fund Investments (Fund-of-Funds) · Senior Analyst at BDC Venture Capital

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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About

Rakshith Nagaraj is a Senior Analyst with the Sustainability Venture Fund at BDC Capital, focusing on startup and deep tech investments. An aero-mechanical engineer by training, he previously designed structures for supersonic aircraft and special-purpose machines, working in product development, corporate strategy, and R&D across the manufacturing and automation sectors. He holds a graduate degree in Basic Mountaineering from the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and has climbed more than 80 peaks worldwide, including Mt. Renok (5,200m) and Salkantay Pass (4,600m).

Experience

  1. BDCSenior Analyst -Sustainability Venture Fund (SVF)current2026 — presentToronto, ON
  2. BDCAnalyst - Sustainability Venture Fund (SVF)2025 — 2026Greater Toronto Area, Canada
  3. FemtumBoard Observercurrent2026 — presentCanada
  4. The Atmospheric Fund (TAF)Investor2024 — 2025Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  5. Schulich StartupsAlumni Ambassador2024 — 2025Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  6. Schulich StartupsProject Manager2023 — 2024Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  7. MaRS Discovery DistrictClimate Fellow2024Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  8. Two Small Fish VenturesAnalyst2024Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  9. Propel ImpactImpact Consulting Fellow2023 — 2024Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  10. York Angel InvestorsAnalyst2023Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  11. Aeronautical Development AgencyProject Assistant2017 — 2021Bangalore
  12. Aksheya Projects & Systems Pvt. Ltd. - IndiaDesign Engineer2017Bengaluru Area, India
  13. Vidyanext LearningStudent Tutor2016Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India
  14. Ace Designers LimitedEngineering Intern2015Peenya Industrial Area, Bengaluru
  15. CARBORUNDUM UNIVERSAL LIMITED - Bonded Abrasives divisionEngineering Intern2015Hosur Area, India

Skills & more

Interpersonal Skills2Communication1Critical Thinking2Strategy1Attention to DetailTeam Leadership2Knowledge Sharing3Quantitative Finance1Financial Analysis2Impact Investing2Due Diligence2Market Analysis2
+12 moreEmerging TrendsIdentifying New OpportunitiesCompetitive AnalysisFeasibility StudiesFinancial ModelingSocial Impact MeasurementClient RelationsBusiness Model DevelopmentGreen BuildingInvestment ResearchDeal SourcingMarket Research

Languages English · German · Hindi · Kannada · Tamil · Telugu

  • Excel Fundamentals - Quick Start Guide — Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI)
  • Certificate of completion - Impact Consulting Fellowship — Propel Impact
  • Generative AI Overview for Project Managers — Project Management Institute
  • Introduction to Blockchain Technologies — INSEAD
  • Renewable Energy and Green Building Entrepreneurship — Duke University | Coursera
  • Designing Financial Services on Web 3.0 — Asian Institute of Digital Finance
  • Machine Tool-Design — Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers'​ Association

From Rakshith's professional profile.

Colleagues at BDC Fund Investments (Fund-of-Funds)

Aadit Parikh
Associate Director at BDC Fund Investments (Fund-of-Funds)
Aanisha Belur
Associate at BDC Fund Investments (Fund-of-Funds)
Aashna Kumar
Associate Principal at BDC Fund Investments (Fund-of-Funds)
Abhi Gupta
Analyst at BDC Fund Investments (Fund-of-Funds)
Aditya Aggarwal
Managing Partner at BDC Fund Investments (Fund-of-Funds)
Adrianna Czornyj
Partner at BDC Fund Investments (Fund-of-Funds)
Akhilesh Prabhu
Associate at BDC Fund Investments (Fund-of-Funds)
Alex Mansueto
Senior Analyst at BDC Fund Investments (Fund-of-Funds)

Frequently asked questions

Who is Rakshith Nagaraj?
Rakshith Nagaraj is a Senior Analyst with the Sustainability Venture Fund at BDC Capital, focusing on startup and deep tech investments. An aero-mechanical engineer by training, he previously designed structures for supersonic aircraft and special-purpose machines, working in product development, corporate strategy, and R&D across the manufacturing and automation sectors. He holds a graduate degree in Basic Mountaineering from the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute and has climbed more than 80 peaks worldwide, including Mt. Renok (5,200m) and Salkantay Pass (4,600m).
Where does Rakshith Nagaraj work?
Rakshith Nagaraj is Senior Analyst at BDC Fund Investments (Fund-of-Funds).
Where did Rakshith Nagaraj go to school?
Rakshith Nagaraj studied at Schulich School of Business - York University (Master of Business Administration - MBA); Himalayan Mountaineering Institute - India (Basic Mountaineering Course, Mountaineering); Dr. Ambedkar Institute Of Technology (Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Mechanical Engineering).

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