Oister Global, in collaboration with TiE Delhi-NCR, proudly presents the GP Watchlist, a curated platform celebrating India’s most promising emerging fund managers.
Focused on innovation and long-term conviction, this initiative recognises visionary investors whose early bets are quietly reshaping the private market landscape.
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
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
Each year, we spotlight the GPs who are quietly changing the game—building before the buzz, and shaping where private markets go next.
If you’re an emerging fund manager with real edge and a track record to back it, we want to hear from you.
Eligibility Criteria
The Emerging GPs Watchlist is open to those who:
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