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Shiva Shanker

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Smart Money Rating: 94 out of 100

Partner, Ankur Capital

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Ankur Capital
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Record updated 17 September 2026

About

Shiva leads investments in industrial innovation, climate technologies, energy systems, and emerging technology sectors at Ankur Capital. Combining venture investing with operating experience, he specializes in evaluating technically complex and capital-intensive businesses where technology, execution, and commercial adoption must align. He also oversees fund analytics, portfolio modelling, and investment processes across the firm. Previously, Shiva held investment roles at Grassroots Business Fund and led revenue growth at a distributed energy startup. He holds a degree in Business Management with concentrations in Finance and Entrepreneurship from Babson College. Outside work, he enjoys science fiction, building LEGO models, and exploring nature with his family.

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