Kshitij Jayakrishnan

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IIT Bombay alumnus, Mr. Kshitij Jayakrishnan (B.Tech. + M.Tech., Dual Degree, Chemical Engineering, 2016), has joined QED Investors as Principal, strengthening the venture capital firm’s presence across India, Southeast Asia, and the broader APAC region. In his new role, Mr. Jayakrishnan will lead early and growth-stage fintech investments, applying his decade-long expertise to support ambitious founders and transformative companies shaping the future of financial services in Asia.

Before joining QED, Mr. Kshitij was a key member of Elevation Capital’s leadership team, driving fintech and gaming investments across India. He led over 20 notable deals, helped define the firm’s approach to India’s rapidly evolving fintech ecosystem, and produced influential market theses and insights. His career also includes advisory roles at Bain & Company, serving private equity, automotive, and financial services clients.

Read more about Mr. Jayakrishnan’s appointment and QED’s Asia strategy here: Yahoo Finance / Business Wire / MedianNews4U.com

As QED expands its footprint in Asia, Mr. Jayakrishnan’s leadership highlights the global impact of IIT Bombay alumni, demonstrating how the Institute continues to cultivate innovators and operators who shape industries and redefine markets worldwide.

Mitesh Khapra: IIT Bombay Alumnus among TIME’s 100 Most Influential in AI

IIT Bombay alumnus, Prof. Mitesh Khapra (Ph.D., Computer Science and Engineering, 2011), has been named to TIME’s prestigious list of the 100 most influential people in artificial intelligence. This recognition places him in the same league as global tech leaders such as Mr. Sam Altman, Mr. Elon Musk, and Mr. Mark Zuckerberg, and is a testament to the far-reaching impact of his work.

Currently an Associate Professor at IIT Madras, Prof. Khapra co-founded AI4Bharat, a research lab dedicated to making AI accessible to India’s millions of non-English speakers. Under his leadership, the team has built one of the largest open-source collections of datasets and tools spanning all 22 official Indian languages, powering applications from grassroots services to the Supreme Court of India.

His recognition and details of AI4Bharat have been widely covered across leading media platforms, each highlighting the scale and societal impact of his work.

These include:

TIME / The Times of India / Hindustan Times / NDTV / The Indian Express / India Today / Free Press Journal / MSN / Money Control / Business Today / Jagran Josh

For IIT Bombay, Prof. Khapra’s achievement underscores the Institute’s role in nurturing innovators whose work not only advances technology but also transforms society.