Arkam Ventures Strengthens Leadership Team

Arkam Ventures , an early-stage, non-consensus venture capital firm, today announced the promotion of Vishnuhari Pareek as its Chief Financial Officer , effective July 2026. The firm has also promoted Abhishek Mishra to Principal , as it continues to strengthen its leadership team to support the next phase of growth in backing more category-defining Indian startups and entrepreneurs. Vishnuhari joined Arkam Ventures in 2022 as Head of Finance and has since overseen the firm's finance, legal, compliance, fund operations, investor reporting, governance, and portfolio support functions. During his tenure, he has worked closely with the leadership team to build stronger institutional processes, support fundraising initiatives, deepen engagement with investors, and strengthen the firm's operational foundation. As Chief Financial Officer, he will continue to take on functions of the previous role while working closely with the investment team and portfolio companies to support the firm's long-term growth. Commenting on the appointment, Rahul Chandra , Managing Director, Arkam Ventures , said: "Vishnuhari has been instrumental in strengthening Arkam’s finance and governance functions while helping us build a stronger institutional platform. As the firm continues to grow, his leadership will play an important role in supporting our investors, founders, and the broader organisation. This appointment recognises his contribution so far and reflects our confidence in the role he will play in the years ahead." Arkam Ventures has expanded its assets under management, grown its portfolio, and strengthened relationships with institutional investors. The appointment reflects the firm's continued focus on building a scalable platform supported by strong governance, financial discipline, and operational excellence. Before joining Arkam Ventures, Vishnuhari held finance leadership roles at Rivigo and CarDekho . At Rivigo, he was the company's first finance hire and helped build the finance function during its journey from an early-stage startup to unicorn status. His responsibilities...