Meet the Partners at India's largest Venture Builder

1. Partner, leads Founder
Onboarding
Harshit Joshi
Partner, leads
1stCheque Network
and Investments
Yamika Mehra
Partner, leads Product
Development across
Portfolio
Nischaiy Pradhan
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2. Partner, leads Portfolio
Readiness pre and post
Venture Building
Francis Simisim
Partner, leads Growth
across Portfolios
Vikrant Bahl
Head of Product
and Technology
Roy Nepomuceno
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3. Harshit is a skilled financial and investment expert and a visionary leader with a
Bachelor's degree from Shaheed Sukhdev College Of Business Studies and
certifications from the National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange and the
International Institute of Financial Markets.
He is a Founding Partner of Favcy Venture Builders, India's largest venture builder
and heads the Investments vertical, making Favcy a go-to for angel investors
seeking profitable startup opportunities.
Harshit's deep understanding of the startup ecosystem and ability to help
investors structure portfolios for maximum returns make him an invaluable asset
to the Favcy team and a sought-after advisor to over 3,300 angel investors. He is a
true game-changer and a leader in the venture-building space, known for
identifying lucrative investment opportunities and structuring portfolios for optimal
returns.
Partner, leads Founder Onboarding
Harshit Joshi

4. Nischaiy is an exceptional talent who has consistently exceeded expectations
throughout his career. A proud alumnus of Modern School and Shaheed College of
Business Studies, he graduated with flying colours with a Bachelor's degree in
Financial and Investment Analysis from SSCBS in 2013.
His career took off immediately as he joined Creative Marketing Fix, a cutting-edge
marketing agency, where he quickly established himself as a leader in business
development. He is also a true entrepreneur at heart, having co-founded two successful
college ventures, AdWiser and BLAH Magazine, that showcased his creativity,
innovation and leadership skills.
As a Founding Partner at Favcy, Nischaiy leads the Validation and Product Team,
driving the company's success to new heights and profoundly impacting the industry.
He is a true visionary, constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible and
achieving incredible results.
Partner, leads Product Development across Portfolio
Nischaiy Pradhan

5. Yamika is a true force to be reckoned with in the entrepreneurial world, with an impressive
14+ years of experience building startups and businesses from the ground up. Her
background in technology, combined with her extensive experience in the startup space,
makes her a valuable asset to any team. She started at Oracle and now leads the angel
network of 3300+ angels at 1stCheque, helping startups with revenue growth and
fundraising. And since then has dedicated herself to working with startups, even building her
own startup in the cutting-edge blockchain space.
She is a savvy angel investor and a respected judge at Horses Stable seasons 4 and 5. She
is known for her keen insight and ability to spot the next big thing. She currently spearheads
the angel network arm at 1stCheque, actively working to help startups increase their revenue
growth and fundraising efforts.
Her knowledge, experience, and passion make her a valuable mentor and advisor to other
entrepreneurs. She is a true startup enthusiast and an even better leader.
Partner, leads 1stCheque Network and Investments
Yamika Mehra

6. Vikrant is an seasoned professional with a wealth of experience and a proven track
record of success. He graduated from the prestigious Indian Institute of Management
Bangalore (IIMB) and Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies, Delhi University.
With over 13 years of experience in diverse sectors such as Marketing (P&G
Singapore), Education Management and Consulting (Aon Hewitt), Vikrant has honed
his skills and developed a deep understanding of the industry.
He is now venturing into the startup ecosystem, bringing his wealth of experience
and expertise to the table. A true sportsman at heart, an over-competitive indoor
games expert, and a highly skilled and passionate poker player, Vikrant's startup idea
for a live quiz-based gaming platform is a true masterpiece that combines his
passions and professional pursuits to create something truly unique and innovative.
He is a true game-changer with a boundless potential to create something unique.
Partner, leads Growth across Portfolio
Vikrant Bahl

7. Francis is a technology expert and leader with over a decade of experience as a
Founder, Entrepreneur, Investor, and Enabler. He is dedicated to using technology to
boost Southeast Asian businesses. He has proven success in Sales and Business
Development, a strong understanding of technology, and the ability to lead teams.
As a Venture Builder, he has created and nurtured successful and innovative
companies, such as WhenInManila.com, Blogapalooza, Shoppertainment Live, and
Social Light Inc. He has also been part of 917Ventures and personally ideated,
operated, raised funds, and scaled over 18 ventures in 18 months, making him one of
the most successful venture builders in the industry.
He is also an experienced Investor, having been an Angel Investor, Partner at Original
Pitch Venture Capital, and Venture Partner at Unifier Venture Capital. He is a
sought-after advisor and mentor for young entrepreneurs and is dedicated to
changing the world through technology.
Senior Partner, leads Portfolio Readiness pre and post Venture Building
Francis Simisim

8. Roy has been in the IT software development industry for nearly 20 years.
He has a proven track record of delivering successful projects for clients in various
industries.
He has extensive experience in leading and managing projects and teams as well as
building startups from the ground up.
He founded Pasabay, a ride-sharing app, Qarabao, an eCommerce platform and Rapidus
Technologies, a software development company. He also co-founded Esteamate, a card
game that teaches about Agile Development methodology.
He was also a former PMO Head for 917Ventures, a venture builder in the Philippines where
he helped numerous ventures launch and validate their ideas while keeping expenses to a
minimum. He is known for his passion for innovation and entrepreneurship.
Head of Product & Technology
Roy Nepomuceno