Mandar Shrikant Joshi

Chartered Accountant (India & UK) and MBA in Mergers & Acquisitions, Mandar Shrikant Joshi is a shareholder in the holding company of Venture Catalysts Group, India’s first multi-stage venture capital firm with investments in 450+ startups across five funds (USD 350 million). He co-produces the reality TV show Horses Stable – Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar with actor Suniel Shetty, and serves as Trustee of CASP, supporting healthcare for over 30,000 patients and education for more than 10,000 children. As an independent advisor to India’s Ministry of External Affairs during its G20 presidency, he played a key role in creating the StartUp20 Engagement Group. A sought-after speaker at CII, IIMs, IITs, and NITs, Mandar advises business leaders, policymakers, and public figures, blending investment insight with a keen geo-economic perspective.