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Nandu Kuppuswamy

Managing Partner at Ambrosian Sun Advisors

New York City Metropolitan Area

Overview 

Nandu Kuppuswamy is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in leadership, investor relations, and entrepreneurship, holding a CFA charter and an MBA from prestigious institutions. He has authored a book used at Harvard Business School and has held key roles such as Head of Investor Relations at MCR Hotels and Managing Partner at Ambrosian Sun Advisors. Currently based in the New York City Metropolitan Area, Nandu specializes in venture capital investments in sectors like Future of Work, Cybersecurity, IoT, AI, SaaS, and FinTech, showcasing a strong track record in strategic communications, financial modeling, and credit risk management throughout his career.

Work Experience 

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OnMed

  • Chief Financial Officer

    2025 - Current

    Healthcare access in underserved and care-challenged communities.

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Ambrosian Sun Advisors

  • Managing Partner

    2017

    Ambrosian Sun Advisors bespoke and comprehensive solutions to investment managers across asset classes and functional areas. Investor in disruptive businesses.

MCR INVESTORS LLC

  • Head of Investor Relations

    2024 - 2025

Venture Capital Fund

  • Chief Operating Officer & General Partner

    2021 - 2023

    (Secondment) A venture capital firm with a portfolio of more than twenty early-stage innovative startups in USA and India.

Zodius Capital

  • Head of Investor Relations

    2015 - 2017

    (Secondment) Zodius was a leading PE firm focused on growth stage technology companies in India. Investments include Big Basket (India's largest online grocery company), PepperFry (India's largest online furniture company), Antuit (Big-data analytics company) and Zivame (lingerie e-tailer).

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Kotak Mahindra Inc

  • Vice President

    2012 - 2015

    Kotak Mahindra Inc, is the US subsidiary of Kotak Mahindra Bank, the third largest public sector bank in India, with total assets exceeding $12 billion.

Sandstone Capital

  • Head of Analytics and Head of Investor Relations

    2008 - 2012

    Sandstone was an India focused hedge fund, with $1.2 billion in peak AUM.

University of Richmond (Spider Management Company)

  • Associate Director of Investments

    2007 - 2008

    Spider Management Company managed the endowment and foundation assets for the University of Richmond and other non-profits, totaling over $3.2 billion (2008).

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Capital One

  • Senior Business Manager

    2000 - 2007

    Managed credit risk for over $5 billion in annual asset originations and an $8 billion consumer lending portfolio. Collaborated to develop econometric and statistical models for risk measurement and valuation.

Capital One is a diversified banking company that offers early and later stage venture, and debt financing investments.

Raised $954,000,000.00 from Berkshire Hathaway.

capitalone.com
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Capital One - India

  • Consultant

    1999 - 1999

    Explored business opportunity for Capital One in India.

Capital One is a diversified banking company that offers early and later stage venture, and debt financing investments.

Raised $954,000,000.00 from Berkshire Hathaway.

capitalone.com

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