Viswanatha Prasad

Overview

Prasad promoted Caspian Advisors in 2004 and has led the institution over the past decade, including setting up three impact funds with increasing diversity across sectors, an AUM of ~$140 mn and a demonstrated exit track record in the impact space in India. In addition to providing strategic direction to Caspian's various initiatives, Prasad is active in the ongoing management of Caspian's funds and serves on the boards of multiple portfolio companies. He also serves as a member of the Investment Committee of other funds including Prospero Microfinance (a Latin American Microfinance Equity fund co-managed by Grassroots). Prior to founding Caspian, Prasad was the CEO of Bhartiya Samruddhi Finance limited, the flagship company in the BASIX group one of first regulated MFIs in India. His experience in the impact space is preceded by a decade spent in the mainstream financial sector.