Karthik is the Co-founder and Managing Partner at Blume Venture Advisors, one of India’s leading early-stage VC funds. Karthik has shaped Blume’s investment approach and philosophy over the years, and in turn, has overseen investments in some of Blume’s leading portfolio companies such as Servify, Belong, Exotel, Grey Orange Robotics, Unacademy, HealthifyMe and Railyatri amongst other emerging stars. Karthik has an illustrious academic track record and is an alumnus of IIT Roorkee, IIM Bangalore, and Wharton.