ALEXANDRIA, Va.: Fintech venture capital firm QED Investors has strengthened its Asia presence by appointing Kshitij Jayakrishnan as Principal.
Based in Bangalore, Jayakrishnan will work closely with Sandeep Patil, Partner and Head of Asia, to lead early- and growth-stage fintech investments across India, Southeast Asia, and the broader APAC region.
Kshitij Jayakrishnan to Lead Fintech Investments Across Asia
With more than a decade of experience in venture capital and consulting, Kshitij Jayakrishnan brings deep expertise to QED Investors. He previously served at Elevation Capital, where he played a pivotal role in fintech and gaming investments.
Over his seven-year tenure, he led more than 20 high-impact deals, including Scapia, Dezerv, Mintifi, ZFunds, and FamApp. His leadership helped shape Elevation’s strategic approach to India’s rapidly growing fintech ecosystem.
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At Elevation, Jayakrishnan was also known for publishing market theses, reports, and podcasts, which gained recognition for identifying emerging industry trends and supporting category-defining founders early.
Before Elevation, he worked with Bain & Company, advising private equity, automotive, and financial services clients. He is an alumnus of IIT Bombay.
QED Investors Strengthens Commitment to India and APAC
Welcoming the appointment, Sandeep Patil stated: “We are thrilled to welcome Kshitij to QED. His regional expertise and respect within the founder community make him an outstanding addition to our team. With his leadership, we aim to accelerate our mission of backing ambitious founders and building enduring fintech companies across Asia.”
Since 2020, QED Investors has invested $220 million in Asia, backing companies such as Efficient Capital Labs, Jupiter, OneCard, Refyne, and Upswing. The firm recently announced plans to deploy an additional $250–300 million in India and APAC in the coming years.
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Vision from Kshitij Jayakrishnan
On his appointment, Kshitij Jayakrishnan said: “I’m excited to join QED at this pivotal moment as Asia’s fintech ecosystem evolves rapidly. QED’s founder-centric culture, deep sector expertise, and track record of supporting transformative companies stand out globally. The most compelling opportunities lie in AI applications in financial services, cross-border payments, advanced wealth platforms, and high-growth consumer and enterprise fintech startups. I look forward to partnering with visionary founders building generational companies.”
Founded in 2007 by Nigel Morris and Frank Rotman, QED Investors is headquartered in Alexandria, Va. The firm invests exclusively in disruptive financial services companies worldwide, with a hands-on approach that leverages decades of entrepreneurial and operational expertise. Notable portfolio companies include Nubank, SoFi, Klarna, Credit Karma, Flywire, Remitly, and Bitso.
