Karan Mehta

Venture Principal

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Mr. Mehta has a career spanning 16 years in Asset Management, with 12 years of direct investing experiences in impact and climate investments with a large Switzerland based asset manager with and AUM of US$4.5 billion, and more recently with a Venture Capital fund focused on early-stage climate technology investments in India.

Mr. Mehta has led deals across energy, water, smart agriculture, alternative proteins and broader climate technologies.

M.Sc. (in Financial Economics) - University of Wales, Cardiff, Bachelors of Business Management (BBM) - Bangalore University

“Humankind, whether we like it or not, has an awesome responsibility. In our hands now lies not only our own future, but that of all other living creatures with whom we share the earth.”
— Sir David Attenborough

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AI push: Farmers reap better quality and yield, but challenges remain
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Karan Mehta, Green Frontier Capital, Source: Business Standard
AI push: Farmers reap better quality and yield, but challenges remain
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Karan Mehta, Green Frontier Capital, Source: Business Standard

Karan Mehta, Venture Principal at Green Frontier Capital, has been featured in Business Standard's article titled "AI Push: Farmers Reap Better Quality and Yield, but Challenges Remain." The article underscores the need for a 70% increase in global food production to support a projected 9.1 billion people by 2050, with India playing a crucial role. As climate change impacts agriculture, AI technology will be key to addressing these challenges. Karan offers valuable insights into the obstacles faced by Agritech startups and the future outlook for the industry.

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Karan Mehta, Green Frontier Capital, Source: Business Standard
Range anxiety. How startups are expanding the EV charging network
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Karan Mehta, Green Frontier Capital, ElectricPe, Source: The Hindu Businessline
Range anxiety. How startups are expanding the EV charging network
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Karan Mehta, Green Frontier Capital, ElectricPe, Source: The Hindu Businessline

In the article, Karan discussed how startups are innovating in AI tools, hardware, software, smart charging, wireless charging, and fast charging capabilities, driven by private capital. Additionally, ElectricPe, our portfolio company, was highlighted in the article. Avinash Sharma, co-founder and CEO of ElectricPe, elaborated on the company's achievement in establishing Bengaluru's largest charging network, boasting 20,000 points. These developments underscore our commitment to advancing sustainable innovation in the EV sector. Stay tuned for more updates on our impactful contributions!

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Karan Mehta, Green Frontier Capital, ElectricPe, Source: The Hindu Businessline