Rajesh Pai
Managing Director @ Global Environment Fund Management
Chicago, United States
Rajesh Pai is a Series B investor at Global Environment Fund Management in Chicago focused on Analytics and Logistics. Raj Pai is a Founding Partner of GEF Capital Partners and co-head of the South Asia investment practice. He is based in Mumbai, India where he focuses on middle market growth equity opportunities in South Asia.Mr. Pai joined Global Environment Fund as a Managing Director in 2008 before founding GEF Capital Partners in 2018. While at GlobalEnvironment Fund, Mr. Pai worked across multiple portfolios and was involved in the establishment of the South Asia investment program. In addition to overseeing guidance and operations of the South Asia program, including as ESG coordinator, Mr. Pai served as the nominee representative for several portfolio companies, including IEX (exited via IPO in 2017), iClean (sold to Takasago Thermal, Tokyo) and others. He participated in the exit of Reva Electric Car to Mahindra Electric.Mr. Pai has over 23 years of professional experience spanning entrepreneurial, operational and venture investing activities in India and in the US. Prior to joining Global Environment Fund, Mr. Pai was a Managing Director at CID Capital, a 30-year old growth equity investment firm investing growth and expansion stage capital in the US. During this period, Mr. Pai oversaw and/or worked on a number of the firm’s investments, leading efforts in technology, life sciences and clean technology. Prior to CID, Mr. Pai worked in consulting and in operational capacities for various Fortune 1000 technology companies globally, including American Management Systems (AMS), British Telecom and AT&T.Mr. Pai currently serves on the board of directors of ESDS, Inc. and is also the nominee representative for Global Environment Fund for Concord Enviro, Rishabh Instruments and Prince Pipes.Mr. Pai received a B.S. in Computer Engineering from the University of Bombay, a Master of Computer Science from Arizona State University and an MBA from the University of Chicago. He is a dual US–India citizen and speaks three native Indian languages as well as English.
- Total investments:
- 3
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 100%
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Industries Rajesh Pai invests in
Stages Rajesh Pai invests in
Countries Rajesh Pai invests in
Investment Focus
Industry
- Analytics 1 (33%)
- Logistics 1 (33%)
- Non Profit 1 (33%)
- Association 1 (33%)
- Supply Chain Management 1 (33%)
Stage
- Series B 1 (33%)
- Private Equity 1 (33%)
- Venture - Series Unknown 1 (33%)
Investments
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3SC
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3SC is a supply chain analytics firm that enables end-to-end supply chain planning through the use of big data and Digital AI/ML-based technologies that are completely customizable, modular, scalable, and extensible. With a unique amalgamation of AaaS, SaaS, and Digital Control Tower Services, 3SC is well-positioned to deliver best-in-classcapabilities across the supply chain domain.The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Gurgaon, Haryana, India. | $3.7M / Venture - Series Unknown / May 13, 2024 | |
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3SC
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3SC is a supply chain analytics firm that enables end-to-end supply chain planning through the use of big data and Digital AI/ML-based technologies that are completely customizable, modular, scalable, and extensible. With a unique amalgamation of AaaS, SaaS, and Digital Control Tower Services, 3SC is well-positioned to deliver best-in-classcapabilities across the supply chain domain.The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Gurgaon, Haryana, India. | $15M / Series B / Jul 30, 2021 | |
Rishabh Instruments
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Rishabh Instruments Pvt. Ltd., with an experience of nearly three decades is an organization that has built its core competence | $8.9M / Private Equity / Sep 22, 2013 |
About Global Environment Fund Management
Established in 1990, the Global Environment Fund (GEF) invests in businesses around the world that provide cost-effective solutions to environmental and energy challenges. The firm manages private equity dedicated to clean technology, emerging markets, and sustainable forestry, with approximately $1 billion in aggregate capital under management.GEF's investors include prominent endowments, foundations, family offices, and pension funds.
Global Environment Fund Management Contacts
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Alipt Sharma
Managing Director
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Anibal Wadih
Managing Director
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Bekezela Ncube
Associate, GEF Advisors Africa
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Philo Tran
Principal, North America
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Rajesh Pai
Managing Director
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What does Rajesh Pai invest in?
Rajesh Pai invests primarily in Analytics, Logistics and Non Profit startups, most often at Series B and Private Equity stage. Most of the 3 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in India. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
When did Rajesh Pai last invest?
The most recent investment recorded for Rajesh Pai closed in May 2024. Shizune tracks 3 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.
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