THE CREW

Six General Partners. One operating philosophy.

Between us, we bring decades of deal-making, taxation, entrepreneurship and hands-on operating experience — deployed together on every company we back.

GENERAL PARTNERS
Darshan Doshi
Darshan Doshi
General Partner
MBA, Indian School of Business (Dean's List) · Chartered Accountant · CFA Level II · Company Secretary (AIR 25)

Built his career across valuations, private debt and equity before moving into the start-up ecosystem — first as an operator at Tata Digital and Toppersnotes, later as a venture investor at Campus Fund and a deal advisor at PwC and Apollo Global. Actively consults, invests in, and operates multiple start-ups today.

darshan@operatorsfund.vc
Dilesh Gathani
Dilesh Gathani
General Partner
MBA, Indian School of Business

A serial entrepreneur and Tata Group veteran who has spent years building and operating businesses, and managing investments, across Dubai and India. Brings deep experience in strategy, investments and operations to the partnership.

dilesh@operatorsfund.vc
Gaurav Talwar
Gaurav Talwar
General Partner
Chartered Accountant

Runs his own Chartered Accountancy practice and a real estate investment fund, while advising multiple businesses. Together with Dilesh, forms much of the operating backbone of Operators Fund.

gaurav@operatorsfund.vc
Kush Vatsaraj
Kush Vatsaraj
General Partner
B.Com, NM College Mumbai · Chartered Accountant

Partner at Vatsaraj & Co., handling international tax, transfer pricing, FEMA and business advisory. Secretary of the Western Region Chapter of the International Fiscal Association's India Branch, and India Representative on the IFA APAC Committee.

kush@operatorsfund.vc
Rohit Bafna
Rohit Bafna
General Partner
M.S. Global Finance, Fordham University, New York

Founder & GP at GRO8 Ventures (888vc), an early-stage venture fund focused on deep-tech, AI and consumer. Over ten years in venture capital, having syndicated investments across 100+ start-ups and built a portfolio of 25+ companies. Previously associated with Mumbai Angels, Venture Catalysts and 100Unicorns. His on-ground sourcing and deal experience shapes the tactical edge of the fund's thesis.

rohit@operatorsfund.vc
Rhythm Jain
Rhythm Jain
General Partner
Company Secretary · LLB

Partner at PP Minerals and Nanda Capital Holding, and Director at Nanda Fincap. Recognised on the WBA 40 Under 40 list and featured in Forbes' 2026 Leadership Edition.

rhythm@operatorsfund.vc
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