preet thakur
@preetthakur1
Private equity and venture capital leader driving investments and growth in consumer and healthcare.
What I'm looking for
I am a private equity and venture capital professional with over 15 years of experience spanning investment banking, fund management, entrepreneurship, and angel investing.
I have led deal sourcing, valuation, transaction structuring, fundraising, and post-investment value creation for consumer and healthcare businesses, including leading acquisitions of D2C and consumer brands.
As a founder, I built and scaled a multi-city healthcare delivery startup, led fundraising and team expansion, and received industry recognition for startup excellence. In prior PE roles I invested in and helped scale healthcare companies that became market leaders.
I combine clinical training with rigorous finance experience to evaluate healthcare and consumer investments, drive operational improvements, and partner with founders to scale businesses and deliver strong returns.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Private Equity Principal
Ananta Capital
Oct 2023 - Present (2 years)
Lead investments in consumer and D2C brands, sourcing deals and executing transactions including acquisitions of ThriveCo, BaccaBucci Shoes, and Rubans Jewellery; responsible for valuation, structuring, and post-acquisition integration.
Founder & CEO
Glamyo Health
Jan 2019 - Jan 2023 (4 years)
Founded and scaled a multi-city healthcare delivery startup, led fundraising and expansion across India, and achieved recognition as Entrepreneur India’s Best Healthcare Startup 2022.
Angel Investor
IIM Indore Alumni Angel Fund
Jan 2020 - Jan 2022 (2 years)
Acted as an angel investor through the IIM Indore Alumni Angel Fund, investing in startups including GoKwik and TrulyMadly between 2020 and 2022.
Co-Founder
Alkemi Venture Partners
Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 (1 year)
Co-founded an early growth-stage fund focused on healthcare and consumption sectors and led capital raising efforts including commitments from UCLA and Emory University endowments.
Principal
Asian Healthcare Fund
Jan 2012 - Jan 2018 (6 years)
Led investments in healthcare companies including Forus Health, Ben Franklin, Sabka Dentist, and Healthspring, contributing to portfolio companies that scaled into leading national healthcare networks.
Senior Associate
Milestone Religare Investment Advisors
Jan 2009 - Jan 2012 (3 years)
Invested in healthcare companies such as HCG, KIMS Hospital, and CARE Ratings, supporting transactions that led to public listings and strong investor returns.
Covered equity research for 12 of India’s largest pharmaceutical companies and additional coverage of metals and cement sectors, producing sector reports and investment recommendations.
Resident Doctor
Fortis Healthcare
Jan 2003 - Jan 2005 (2 years)
Worked as a resident doctor in Cardiology and General Medicine departments, providing inpatient care and assisting in clinical procedures.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Indian Institute of Management Indore
Master of Business Administration, Management
Completed a Master of Business Administration at a top Indian management institute, focusing on management and finance.
Government Medical College, Patiala
MBBS, Medicine
Completed a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) with clinical training including residency in cardiology and general medicine.
CFA Institute
CFA Level I, Finance
Completed Level I of the Chartered Financial Analyst program (CFA Level I).
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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