Prateek Batra

I grew up in Delhi and have had the opportunity to live in seven cities in India. I have always been a keen observer of the cultural and behavioral nuances of people and places. Besides inculcating a deep appreciation for diverse perspectives, this has also helped me keep an open mind about exploring career paths and opportunities. 

I studied to be a computer engineer. The discipline helped strengthen my problem-solving skills while also nurturing my passion for numbers. Eventually, I found myself drawn towards the world of finance and investments while working on a software development project for a US-based public market fund. The experience from this project led me to pursue an MBA with a specialization in finance.

My transition from engineering to finance has been nothing less than exciting. 

A decade-long stint in investment banking at JP Morgan in India and the US has equipped me with invaluable industry experience. I worked on and led some market-defining mergers and acquisitions and fundraises across traditional technology and business services, as well as new-age economy sectors. During this time, I crossed paths with many Indian founders and realized that I could use my expertise and add value to the startup ecosystem.

As part of Peak XV’s strategic development team, I lean on my extensive background in finance to provide strategic guidance to portfolio companies, particularly in matters of capital raising, IPO preparations, and executing successful exits.