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Japan Vyas

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Managing Partner, Roots Ventures

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Roots Ventures
Title
Managing Partner
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Managing partner
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Record updated 19 September 2026

About

Two decades’ experience in financial services working with promoters in areas like public and private equity investing, venture capital, project & infrastructure financing, debt restructuring and credit Established two alternative asset management businesses - raised and managed 3 funds Youngest in the country to head an alternative asset management business, at the age of 31 when he took charge of IDFC Investment Advisors. Scaled the business to an AUM of INR 850 crores across two funds Co-founder of Sixth Sense Ventures, consumer focused venture fund. Demonstrated class beating returns across investment life cycle – early / growth / listed Personal Portfolio of over 15 early stage investments across technology and consumption sectors identified by early bets on emerging trends He is an MBA from NMIMS, and holds a bachelor’s in commerce from Mumbai University Enjoys football while supporting his favorite club, Manchester United, reading and traveling

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