Nilesh Mehta has rich experience in the field of financial services like investment banking, venture capital/private equity and corporate strategy. He is currently cofounder and Managing Partner of Access India Fund, a SEBI registered private equity fund investing in mid market, unlisted opportunities in India. Access has made 5 investments so far, primarily in services or consumer facing businesses.
Nilesh managed Aureos Capital’s India business as co head and Managing Partner from 2005 to 2010. Aureos raised US $ 100 M India Opportunities Fund to invest in mid market opportunities in India. The Investors in the fund include some Development Financial Institutions of Europe, Insurance companies, commercial banks and family offices. The Fund made 5 investments of expansion capital nature and achieved 2 exits during his tenure.