Anandamoy Roychowdhary, a former member of Peak XV Partners, has taken on a new role as a managing director at Crane Venture Partners, a UK-based early-stage investment firm. Roychowdhary, who left Peak XV in November 2024, will focus on overseeing investments in Indian artificial intelligence (AI) and deeptech startups.
Roychowdhary expressed his enthusiasm for investing in the emerging AI and deep-tech companies in India, Singapore, and Australia. Crane Venture Partners, founded in 2015, is known for its investments in B2B SaaS, deeptech, and AI startups, primarily in the Seed and Series A rounds. The firm’s recent $135 million Asia Pacific fund launch underscores its commitment to backing early-stage ventures in India and other APAC countries.
This move marks a significant step for Roychowdhary, who previously worked at Peak XV’s incubation arm Surge. His expertise in the Indian startup ecosystem could bring valuable insights to Crane Venture Partners’ investment strategy in the region.
Source: Inc42 Media