Vijay Lavhale, CFA

8vdx is building fine tuned AI models to massively scale up the capabilities for funds to underwrite debt and equity securities including RBF, MBS, ABS, HY and other fixed income assets. 8vdx also has a venture marketplace which raises funds from accredited investors to invest in Y Combinator startups.

Eight Capital was set up in 2005 as a crossover fund, the firm has managed AUM of $650MM managed by an 11 member investment team based in San Francisco, Connecticut and Mumbai. It has a 19 year track record of investing in tech startups and in credit opportunities across the capital structure of companies. Eight Capitals first fund was launched in 2005, anchored by J.P. Morgan and other institutional investors. It has a proven track record in early stage startups, distressed credit, litigation funding, etc. It exited its distressed business to its JV partner, J.C. Flowers & Co. in 2021. It currently focuses on investing in Y Combinator startups through its demo day funds.

Established in 2015, J.C. Flowers Asset Reconstruction Private Limited (JCF ARC) is an asset reconstruction company, licensed by the Reserve Bank of India, engaged in the business of acquiring non-performing loans (NPL) from financial institutions and creating value through various resolution measures. Our mission is clear – to unlock capital trapped within non-performing assets and unleash value through operational transformation and optimization. Our dedicated team of over 60+ professionals brings forth decades of collective expertise and insight into the nuances of the Indian distressed markets. Our team leverages this combined investment expertise to identify and structure investments that we believe have inherent value. Operating across three key verticals – Corporate, Small and Medium Enterprises, and Retail—we collaborate closely with financial institutions to acquire and resolve non-performing loans. We strive for enterprise revival by restructuring debt, extending capital, and providing crucial last-mile support. Sponsored by J.C. Flowers & Co. (JCF), a global leader in financial services investing, we inherit not only a legacy of success but also a wealth of international experience. Founded in 1998 by J. Christopher Flowers, J.C. Flowers & Co. (JCF) is led by an experienced team of senior professionals noted for their financial services expertise, extensive global network of CEO and board-level relationships and ability to execute complex transactions in the dynamic and highly regulated financial services sector. With over 27 years of investing nearly $18 billion, including co-investment, in 66 portfolio companies across 18 countries, JCF brings invaluable insights and support to our operations.

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