Team
Experienced investors and operators with a passion for building global businesses
When building a global business across US-India markets, founders need more than capital—they need partners who've walked the path before. BAT VC's team represents the perfect balance of investment acumen and operational expertise to guide startups through their most critical phase: finding product-market fit across two of the world's most dynamic economies.
BAT VC is led by an accomplished and diversified team of investors, operators, and executives with a combined 100+ years of experience building and scaling cross-border businesses, particularly within the US-India corridor. Our team brings unique expertise that differentiates our investment approach and supports portfolio companies' growth.
Leadership Team

Aditya Mishra
Managing Director & General Partner
US-Based
Aditya Mishra architected Fund I's investment strategy while drawing on his founder journey at Facelogique and executive leadership at Yahoo!, G/O Media, and Accenture. His cross-border operational expertise and deep B2B experience uniquely equip him to guide startups scaling between US and Indian markets.

Ravi Metta
US Head & General Partner
US-Based
Ravi brings substantial experience in technology leadership and product engineering, having served on the C-Suite at multiple companies, public and private. His deep understanding of AI, SaaS, and enterprise software makes him a valuable partner for founders building global-first businesses from the US and India.

Manish Maheshwari
India Head & General Partner
India-Based
Manish blends entrepreneurial grit with corporate leadership, having built and exited startups while leading businesses at Twitter, Flipkart, and Intuit. Having served on the Governing Council of Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), he brings deep expertise in India's digital landscape and AI policy.

Adelina Pepenella
CFO & COO
US-Based
Experienced Chief Financial Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the rapidly evolving digital and print media industry within a Private Equity portfolio. Skilled in accounting, M&A, FP&A, cash flow management, strategic leadership, financial reporting, and contract negotiations.
Advisors

Rajendra Badadare
Founder & Advisor

Tom Miele
Wealth Management

Alex Wallace
Media & Entertainment

Bharath Kadaba
AI & Enterprise Software

John Jaggers
Venture Operations

Anjali Dooley
Legal & Compliance

Tom Schramm
Business Productivity

Madhusudan P
Fintech & Blockchain

Tracey Figurelli
Mergers & Acquisitions

Eric Pulier
AI Entreprenuer

Snehal Fulzele
FinTech

Neeharika Vinod
HealthTech