Contrarian Capital's managing director, Somak Ghosh, has joined the advisory board of Gemba Capital, a micro venture capital fund focused on early stage technology startups.
Ghosh, who has experience in fintech, will provide valuable insights for strategic decisions and governance at Gemba Capital.
Gemba Capital, founded in 2017, has invested in over 50 startups and recently launched its second fund of INR 250 Cr to invest in early-stage businesses across fintech, consumer tech, and B2B platforms.
In the first half of 2024, Indian startups raised $5.3 Bn across 504 deals, with a 23% year-on-year increase in seed-stage funding according to Inc42's H1 2024 Startup Funding Report.