World Dinner Series - Mumbai Edition
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World Dinner Series: Mumbai
A private gathering for thought leaders in venture capital and investment
Following the success of the 2024 World Dinner Series, which hosted 12 global dinners and welcomed over 500 high-profile attendees, Allocator One is now coming to Mumbai for the launch of Allocator One Bharat.
As India’s financial capital and a key hub for private markets, Mumbai plays a central role in the venture capital and private equity ecosystem. The city is home to leading institutional investors, emerging fund managers, and high-growth startups, making it an ideal setting for strategic discussions on the future of investment.
Key topics for discussion include:
- The evolving role of private capital in India’s growth story
- New opportunities in financial services, fintech, and alternative assets
- How global investors are navigating India’s expanding venture landscape
- Building resilient, long-term investment strategies in emerging markets
With record-breaking capital inflows into private markets and a strong pipeline of first-time fund managers, Mumbai continues to attract both local and global investors.
Set in an exclusive and private environment, this dinner is designed to spark engaging discussions and meaningful connections among key players in the investment industry.
By invitation only. Attendance is subject to confirmation.
About the hosts
Allocator One is an asset manager aimed on backing the top 3% of high-performing, first-time fund managers globally. We provide an initial anchoring investment, accelerating fund launches with proprietary infrastructure and a robust technology platform. Allocator One has invested in 17 first-time fund managers and aims to anchor 10+ annually. Our investor base spans 20+ countries and includes family offices, leading corporations, funds of funds, unicorn founders, billion-dollar fund managers, and board members. With the largest deal flow globally, we assess approximately 70% of the first-time fund manager market.
Meet the hosts
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Aswin is an entrepreneur turned investor with deep experience across India’s venture capital ecosystem, fund-of-funds strategy, and emerging manager selection. He built his early career as an operator across consumer, deeptech and venture infrastructure before transitioning to the investment side. Prior to setting up Allocator One Bharat, he worked closely with angel networks, early-stage founders, and institutional capital to develop systematic approaches to backing India’s next generation of fund managers. He brings a conviction-driven, India-maximalist lens to private market investing and LP-GP relationship building.
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Arushi Sharma is a Partner at Allocator One Bharat, specializing in venture fund evaluation and investment strategy. She has deeply informed every investment decision Allocator One has made, globally, since its inception. With experience in venture capital, startups, and finance, she manages Allocator One Bharat’s dealflow, due diligence and GP-relations processes. Her deep integration in all of Allocator One’s fund selection across the globe ensures that “top 3%” really means “top 3% globally”, in every market we’re active in.