Oister X Tie’s ‘GP Watchlist’
Oister Global, in collaboration with TiE Delhi-NCR, proudly presents the GP Watchlist, a curated platform celebrating India’s most promising fund managers.
Focused on innovation and long-term conviction, this initiative recognises visionary investors whose early bets are reshaping the private market landscape.
Meet the Winners
Mitin Jain
With over two decades of investing experience, Mitin Jain leads India SME Investments with a clear focus on early-growth businesses powering India's next wave of domestic expansion. Through an India-centric strategy centred on SMEs, particularly in Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets, he has backed companies across consumer, manufacturing, industrial and financial services themes, building a portfolio that includes names such as Kushal's, SBL Energy, Magicrete, Simpolo, Annapurna and Pontika Aerotech.
KEY INVESTMENTS Kushal's, DCX Systems, Venus Pipes
Sheetal Bahl
Backing deep tech long before it was cool, Sheetal is the co-founder of Merak Ventures, where he focuses on seed-stage investments in B2B and emerging tech startups. With a knack for identifying startups that solve real-world problems at scale, he has backed companies like Pixxel, Atomgrid, Helium and more.
KEY INVESTMENTS Mad Street Den, 1Bridge, Claro Energy
Nitin Nayar
With over two decades of experience, Nitin Nayar has built a reputation for driving transformative growth in tech and consumer sectors. As co-founder of Filter Capital, he specializes in growth-stage investments across SaaS, tech services, and technology-led businesses. Backing innovators like Capillary Technologies and Chalo Mobility, Nitin’s strategic focus on core tech is reshaping India’s digital landscape.
KEY INVESTMENTS CarTrade, Capillary Technologies, Quikr
Highlights
Think you belong on this list?
Each year, we spotlight the GPs who are changing the game—building before the buzz, and shaping where private markets go next.
If you’re an fund manager with real edge and a track record to back it, we want to hear from you.
Eligibility Criteria
The GPs Watchlist is open to those who:
- Are actively managing or launching a fund with a clear investment thesis
- Have a track record of differentiated deal-making and strong portfolio strategy
- Demonstrate thought leadership and innovation in private markets
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