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Rakesh Nankani
Principal at University Growth Fund
Atlanta, Georgia
Overview
Rakesh Nankani is currently serving as a Principal at University Growth Fund in Atlanta, Georgia, with a background in venture capital and operations management. Notable highlights of his career include his roles as Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer at Polaris LED and his experience in investment analysis at Poppy Capital.
Work Experience
Principal
2021 - Current
Senior Associate
2020 - 2021
Associate
2020 - 2020
Venture Capital Analyst Intern
2019 - 2020
Investment Associate
2020 - 2021
Traditional search fund targeting lower middle-market businesses
Poppy Capital is an investment firm that focuses on the acquisition, growth, and management of businesses of lower middle-market companies.
Front-end Web Developer (Outside Contractor)
2018 - 2020
Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer
2013 - 2019