Arun Krishnakumar

Who Is Arun Krishnakumar?

Arun Krishnakumar is a leading venture capital investor specializing in deep tech and sustainability. As a partner at Green Shores Capital, Arun focuses on fostering innovative business models that serve underserved communities, particularly through early-stage startups. His investment approach is defined by his commitment to intentional innovation, backing projects that have a positive impact on both the environment and emerging economies. Arun is also a partner at Delphos International, where he helps facilitate project finance for companies in emerging markets.

What is his Background?

Before focusing on tech investments, Arun built a substantial career at Barclays and PwC, specializing in data and technology. In his current role at Green Shores Capital, he has advised and mentored over a dozen companies, sitting on the board of several of them. His interest in sustainability extends to his work as a managing trustee at the Aram Foundation, an NGO in India dedicated to water conservation.

In 2020, Arun published his first book, Quantum Computing and Blockchain for Business, exploring the impact of emerging technologies in the business world. He is also the founder and host of the “One Vision” podcast, one of the top five Fintech podcasts globally, and was previously a contributor to the influential blog DailyFintech. Thanks to his thought leadership, he has been recognized among Onalytica’s Top 100 Fintech Influencers and the Refinitiv Social 100 for ESG investing.