Peak XV’s Shailesh Lakhani and Abheek Anand to Leave

In the venture capital industry, a great development has recently been witnessed when two of Peak XV’s key managing partners announced their decision to leave the organization.

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Shailesh Lakhani, a veteran with 17.5 years at the firm, confirmed his departure via a post on the micro-blogging platform X.

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Abheek Anand is one of the co-heads of investments for Southeast Asia and has not released an official statement about his resignation. Still, several reports confirmed his exit, including TechCrunch.

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Lakhani and Anand played key roles in Peak XV’s strategy and investments. Their leadership was crucial during its rebranding from Sequoia Capital, marking a new chapter for the firm.

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Under their guidance, Peak XV has made significant strides in supporting startups across various sectors, contributing to the dynamic growth of the Indian startup ecosystem.

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Their exit raises questions about Peak XV’s future direction, given its crucial role in identifying and supporting innovative companies in India and Southeast Asia.

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