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Anandamoy Roychowdhary, Surge Partner at Peak XV Partners, Quits After Over a Decade with the Firm


Anandamoy Roychowdhary, a Surge partner at Peak XV Partners, has left the firm after more than 11 years of service, marking the second senior-level departure at the investment firm in less than a year.

Roychowdhary, who joined Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia Capital India) in February 2013 as Director of Technology, had a long and steady rise through the ranks. By June 2023, he was promoted to Partner. During his tenure, Roychowdhary played a significant role, initially serving as a technology advisor to several portfolio companies, including Byju’s, before transitioning into an investment-focused role.

His departure has been in the works since at least May this year, but the details surrounding his next move remain unclear. Roychowdhary, based in Singapore, expressed his thoughts about his exit in a message posted on X (formerly Twitter), saying, “Petal wafts from the rose, drawn by dreams of mastery. cedes post Nov 30th. Peak XV 2013-24, Roychowdhary.”

Before joining Peak XV, Roychowdhary held key roles at Zynga, NextLabs, and Symantec, where he gained valuable experience that contributed to his success at the firm.

This departure follows that of Piyush Gupta, the former Managing Director at Peak XV Partners, who left the firm earlier this year after a seven-year tenure. Gupta has since launched a secondaries fund, Kenro Capital, to tap into the growing market. Gupta’s exit was another significant blow to the firm’s senior leadership in 2024.

Peak XV Partners has yet to comment on Roychowdhary’s departure. Earlier in the year, it reduced the size of its $2.85 billion fund by 16%, or $465 million, in an effort to deploy capital more judiciously. Additionally, the firm returned uninvested funds to its sponsors or limited partners (LPs).

To further refine its strategy, Peak XV also adjusted the compensation structure for its fund managers. The firm now operates under a 2/20 compensation model, with provisions for a carry catch-up to 30%, bringing its payout structure in line with industry standards.

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