Ibrahim Faruqi
Vice President / Seed/Early
Bangalore, India
About Ibrahim
Ibrahim Faruqi is a vice president based in Bessemer’s Bangalore office. Ibrahim focuses on enterprise cloud software, internet marketplaces, fintech, and health tech.
He earned his MBA from London Business School and holds a BA and MS in engineering from IIT Kanpur. Prior to joining Bessemer, Ibrahim was a consultant at Boston Consulting Group where he was leading digital transformation projects in the TMT and IG verticals of the firm. Previously, he was on Bessemer’s investment team in Europe. In addition, he’s worked at Orios Venture Partners, leading numerous early-stage investments across consumer internet, retail, gaming, and alternate commerce sectors. His foundational experiences were shaped by his work at startups like Tracxn and Snapdeal.
Ibrahim is a passionate sport enthusiast, deeply engaged with Formula 1 and football. He also enjoys reading and playing badminton and cricket.
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30 Sundays: AI-powered custom travel for Indian couples
Bessemer Venture Partners leads 30 Sundays’ $6.7M Series A to transform international travel with an AI travel agent
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Roadmap: Transforming Indian healthcare, one specialty at a time
The shift towards single-speciality hospitals and clinics is becoming the preferred model in Indian healthcare, as insurance coverage has doubled in the past decade.
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Expanding continuum healthcare in India with Sukino
Bessemer Venture Partners leads Sukino’s $31M Series B to democratize continuum healthcare to patients with acute diseases.
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Powering inclusive beauty innovation in India with Moxie Beauty
Bessemer Venture Partners leads Moxie’s $15M Series A to disrupt India’s beauty market with diverse haircare products.
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Transforming fertility care in India with Pluro
Bessemer Venture Partners leads Pluro’s $14 million Series A to bring reliable, high-quality fertility care to families across India
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Click, watch, shop: The consumer opportunity in India
India is poised for a trillion-dollar digital opportunity, driven by a decade of digital transformation, rising incomes, and technology-first progressive policies.