Vineet Rai

Bio

Is the founder and CEO of AVMS and is the Managing Partner for their flagship SME fund (AIMVCF), as well as the two microfinance funds (AGIMDC I & II). He has over 16 years of experience in leading innovative interventions in the development sector and has deep knowledge of small business incubation, the SME sector, microfinance and venture capital investments. In addition to founding Aavishkaar, he is the Co-founder and Director of Intellecap, a leading pioneer in the multiple bottom line investment advisory industry. He is also the Co-founder and Director of Villgro Innovations Foundation, a Chennai-based non-profit company that creates networks for rural innovations. Also serves on the board of several portfolio companies and plays a number of advisory roles. . Is an Ashoka Fellow, and has been bestowed honorary membership to the Xavier Labour Research Institute (XLRI) Alumni Association, a premier management institute in India. The two awards were made in recognition of his contribution to the field of social entrepreneurship Holds a Post-Graduate diploma in Forestry Management from the Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal.