Amit Anand, Founding Partner at Jungle, accepted into The Aspen Institute Financial Leaders Fellowship

Jungle Ventures' Founding Partner and Managing Director, Amit Anand, has been accepted into the prestigious Aspen Financial Leaders Fellowship. This recognition highlights Amit's trailblazing leadership in the finance and technology sectors. He is the first Fellow to be chosen from the venture capital community in Singapore and the India & Southeast Asia region.

Under Amit's leadership, the firm has become a significant player in the region's venture capital landscape. Jungle manages over $1Bn in assets, a remarkable 100-fold increase in less than a decade since its inception. Amit's dedication to nurturing and mentoring early-stage companies has led to the firm propelling the first four unicorns in their portfolio to become regional category leaders in software and consumer sectors.

Commenting on his acceptance into the Aspen Financial Leaders Fellowship, Amit shared,

"I am deeply honoured to be selected as a Fellow and to represent the India & Southeast Asia venture capital community in this global network of finance leaders. This recognition reflects the talent and dynamism of our finance and technology ecosystem and our role today at the global stage. I look forward to engaging in meaningful discussions and leveraging this opportunity to make a broader impact on the industry and society as a whole. I also want to attribute this nomination to my colleagues at Jungle and the Founders I have had the privilege to work with. This is a testament to the support and contributions of every Jungle team member and our partnership with some of the best founding teams in the region, leading to our collective success today."

The Aspen Financial Leaders Fellowship selects accomplished leaders in finance who have achieved significant success and are poised to explore broader avenues of impact. This prestigious program fosters a community of enlightened leaders who shape the future of the global finance industry and drive positive change in society.

Amit's acceptance into the Aspen Financial Leaders Fellowship not only acknowledges his individual accomplishments, but also highlights the region’s growing prominence and influence in the finance and technology ecosystem globally. As the inaugural fellow from the venture capital industry in the region, Anand's recognition underscores the exceptional talent and innovation emerging from this vibrant part of the world.

As a Fellow, Amit joins the Aspen Global Leadership Network (AGLN), which comprises current fellows and alumni from diverse sectors and regions.