Where does Rakshith Nagaraj work?

Rakshith Nagaraj is Senior Analyst, Venture Capital at BDC Venture Capital.

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).

Rakshith Nagaraj

Investor

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

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

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

Skills & more

Interpersonal Skills2Communication1Critical Thinking2Strategy1Attention to DetailTeam Leadership2Knowledge Sharing3Quantitative Finance1Financial Analysis2Impact Investing2Due Diligence2Market Analysis2

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Emerging 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 Venture Capital

Aadit Parikh

Associate Director at BDC Fund Investments (Fund-of-Funds)

Aashna Kumar

Associate Principal at BDC Fund Investments (Fund-of-Funds)

Aditya Aggarwal

Senior Managing Partner at BDC Venture Capital

Alexa Goldhar

Senior Analyst at BDC Fund Investments (Fund-of-Funds)

Alexander Fried

Principal at BDC Venture Capital

Alexandra Hastings

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

Alexandre Préfontaine

Principal at BDC Venture Capital

Alroy Almeida

Associate Principal 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, Venture Capital at BDC Venture Capital.
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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