Mrs. Anubha Prasad

Organization : Karekeba Ventures

Designation : Founder

About Mrs. Anubha Prasad

Karekeba Ventures Founder Mrs. Anubha Prasad is a seasoned General Manager at SIDBI with extensive experience in MSME, impact investment, and the startup ecosystem. She is the founder of Karekeba Ventures, an incubation-cum-impact investment platform for startups in underserved geographies of India. Anubha has held various key positions, including National Coordinator at UNEP, with a focus on inclusion, innovation, and sustainable development.

Professional Experience

Karekeba Ventures, Patna, Bihar, India, Founder, Oct 2020 - Present

Leads Karekeba Ventures, mentoring high-potential startups for scaling and investment-readiness, balancing financial ROI with socio-economic impact.

United Nations Environment Programme, New Delhi, India, National Coordinator, Dec 2018 - Oct 2020

Led inclusive green development projects and sustainable finance, focusing on policy making and implementation for sustainable livelihoods and women's entrepreneurship.

SIDBI, Chandigarh Area, India, General Manager & Regional Head, Apr 2018 – Oct 2018

Managed SIDBI's operations across Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, HP, and J&K, while also serving as Nominee Director on various boards, including Punjab Finance Corporation.

SIDBI, Sustainable Development, Green Climate and International Projects, New Delhi, India, Deputy General Manager, May 2016 - Apr 2018

Led SIDBI's sustainable finance and climate change efforts, managing World Bank's energy efficiency project and GIZ's Responsible Enterprise Finance initiative.

SIDBI, Jaipur, Rajasthan, Deputy General Manager and Office Head | May 2012 - May 2016

Led MSME financing with a focus on women's empowerment and entrepreneurship, managing strategy, credit & risk analysis.

Education

PGDBM in Finance and Financial Management Services, Management Development Institute, 2008 - 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, BIT Sindri, 1986 - 1990

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