Sakshi Chopra joined Sequoia India in 2010 through its analyst programme after working in banking in Germany and India, including at Deutsche Bank. She was appointed a managing director in the firm's growth investing team in 2021, and the firm's own announcement credits her with advising on investments in Indigo Paints, Wakefit, Purplle and Five Star Finance. Her stated focus is consumer brands and fintech. The firm separated from Sequoia Capital and rebranded as Peak XV Partners in June 2023, and she remains listed as a managing director on its team page.
Previous Experience
Banking, Deutsche Bank (Germany)
Notable Investments
Indigo Paints INDIGOPNTSWakefit WAKEFITPurplleFive Star Business Finance FIVESTAR
Career Timeline
2010
Joined Sequoia India, now Peak XV Partners, through its analyst programme after several years in banking in Germany and India.
2014
Worked on the firm's investment in Indigo Paints, and later took a board seat at the company.
2021
Appointed a managing director in the firm's growth investing team.
2023
Sequoia India and Southeast Asia separated from Sequoia Capital and rebranded as Peak XV Partners on June 6, spanning her tenure at the firm.
2024
Resigned as a non-executive nominee director of Indigo Paints.