Ankit Upadhyay

A2D Ventures

General Partner & CEO

Ankit is an optimistic and tech-savvy individual with a wealth of experience in building and operating businesses globally. His journey has taken him from California to Southeast Asia, where he has delved into various sectors, including management consulting at McKinsey & Co., Advisory & leadership roles in semiconductors manufacturing and most recently as an Executive at Shopee (part of SEA group).

His diverse skill set covers a range of areas, from P&L management to product development, GTM strategy, operations, and business transformation. Ankit has gained valuable insights from both corporate and startup environments, allowing him to navigate the complexities of driving growth and innovation.

Ankit is a firm believer in the value of Venture Capital and its potential to create positive change in the world. He is on a mission to build Southeast Asia’s largest angel investing & startup discovery platform, at A2D Ventures. As an active Angel investor himself, Ankit advocates for providing visionary founders with the necessary support in terms of capital, mentorship, network access, and thought partnership – to unlock growth for promising ventures.