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Samvad Partners

Venture Capital

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : India


Samvad Partners

Rankings

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Venture Capital - India

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Lawyers at Samvad Partners are skilled at advising investors and target companies on a range of private equity and venture capital transactions, including setting up funds, structuring investments, drafting and negotiating documents, conducting due diligence investigations and completion. The team harbours strong venture capital know-how in India, often representing funds and startups in early- and late-stage fundraisings, especially in the e-commerce and technology space. The firm also has notable expertise in the health-tech, manufacturing and agriculture sectors.

Work Highlights

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  • Samvad Partners advised PB Healthcare Services in connection with its Series A primary fund raise from General Catalyst, Faering Capital, Think Investments, Bay Capital and Avatar Ventures.

  • Samvad Partners advised Eight Roads Ventures India III, F-Prime Capital Partners Tech Fund II and Helion Venture Partners III, who were existing investors in Whatfix Technologies, in their partial disinvestment from Whatfix.

Strengths

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  • The strength of Samvad lies in its ability to bring different perspectives to the table in an effective manner when engaging with diverse stakeholders.

    Venture Capital respondentAsia-Pacific
  • I've interacted with multiple levels of partners and associates at Samvad and found all of them to embrace a common ethos of client success and transparency in their dealings with their clients.

    Venture Capital respondentAsia-Pacific
  • They knew their subject really well and the client engagement was exceptional. Also, they were very proactive throughout the engagement, working multiple times beyond standard office hours.

    Venture Capital respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Vineetha MG
    Band 3Vineetha MG

    Vineetha MG

    Vineetha MG is a partner based in the Mumbai office of Samvad Partners. She acts on private equity and venture capital deals, including for funds and investee companies. She handles deals in such sectors as technology and finance.

    • Vineetha understands business commercials and gives practical answers.

      Venture Capital respondentAsia-Pacific
    • She is very reputed for her technical excellence.

      Venture Capital respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Vineetha comes with a lot of experience and credibility. I like that she is very through, well prepared and to-the-point.

      Venture Capital respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 4Natasha Mahajan
    Band 4Natasha Mahajan

    Natasha Mahajan

    Natasha Mahajan in Bengaluru is well placed to advise international venture capital funds on investments in fundraising rounds, including within the TMT and retail sectors.
    • Natasha was great to work with.

      Venture Capital respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 5Neela Badami
    Band 5Neela Badami

    Neela Badami

    Neela Badami is based in Samvad Partners' Bengaluru office. Well regarded for her experience, she advises unicorns as well as venture capital funds and provides end-to-end support on investments and fund raises, including assistance with shareholders' agreements and regulatory compliance.

    • Neela is always helpful with her guidance.

      Venture Capital respondentAsia-Pacific
    • She is accommodative and very experienced.

      Venture Capital respondentAsia-Pacific
    • She is very attuned to the client's needs, whether in relation to cost or timing.

      Venture Capital respondentAsia-Pacific

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