Karthik Reddy of Blume Ventures on the Dos and Don’ts of Venture Capitalism

Today, I have the pleasure of hosting Karthik Reddy, the Co-founder and Managing Director of Blume Ventures, one of India’s leading early-stage venture capital funds based in Mumbai. Since its inception in late 2010, Blume Ventures has established itself as a prominent player in India’s startup ecosystem, investing in over 50 startups alongside notable angel investors and peer funds. Before founding Blume, Karthik was an active angel investor through Mumbai Angels, where he continues to contribute as a board member for select companies. His professional journey spans diverse sectors, including financial services—working with esteemed organizations like American Express Bank, ABN Amro, and Instinet—and media, with a stint at The Times Group in India. Karthik holds an MBA from the prestigious Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and an engineering degree from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee. His wealth of experience and strategic vision have made him a pivotal figure in shaping India’s entrepreneurial landscape.