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Sandeep Farias

Investor

Founder and Managing Partner at Elevar Equity

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Writes $1M – $2.5M checks

About

Sandeep Farias pioneered the entrepreneurial households thesis, backing 40–50 million micro-entrepreneurial families in underserved emerging markets and created the Low ARPU, High Wallet Share framework for essential recurring household services.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

Invests in

AgTechEdTechFintechFoodTechHealthtechImpact & Social GoodInsurTech

Experience

  1. Elevar EquityFounder and Managing Partnercurrent2008 — presentBangalore
  2. EPIC WorldCo-Foundercurrent2023 — present
  3. UnitusChief Innovation Officer & Country Director, India2004 — 2008Bangalore
  4. Nishith Desai AssociatesHead, Corporate Law Practice and Social Sector Practice2000 — 2004Mumbai and Bangalore

Skills & more

Entrepreneurship99Venture Capital89Investments66Microfinance26Social Enterprise23Mergers & Acquisitions58Emerging Markets29Private Equity26Capital Markets21Corporate Law22Business Strategy16Angel Investing14
+6 moreStart-upsJoint VenturesOrganizational DevelopmentCross-border TransactionsSocial EntrepreneurshipManagement

Languages English · Hindi

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Sandeep Farias?
Sandeep Farias pioneered the entrepreneurial households thesis, backing 40–50 million micro-entrepreneurial families in underserved emerging markets and created the Low ARPU, High Wallet Share framework for essential recurring household services.
Where does Sandeep Farias work?
Sandeep Farias is Founder and Managing Partner at Elevar Equity.
What does Sandeep Farias invest in?
Sandeep Farias invests in AgTech, EdTech, Fintech, FoodTech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, InsurTech.
What check size does Sandeep Farias write?
Sandeep Farias typically writes checks of $1M – $2.5M.
Where did Sandeep Farias go to school?
Sandeep Farias studied at National Law School of India University, Bangalore (BA, LLB (Hons), Law).

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