As TVS Capital Funds prepares for its next growth chapter, these appointments reflect a decade-long focus on building institutional depth through internal leadership and operational continuity
TVS Capital Funds has formally onboarded two of its longest-serving professionals, Suraj Majee and Ravi Krishnan, into the firm’s Principal team, a development that underscores the company’s internal-first approach to leadership evolution and institutional growth.
Both individuals, who have grown within the firm over the better part of a decade, now move into central decision-making roles across investment and finance, as the firm prepares to deepen its footprint in India’s mid-market growth landscape. This move comes as TVS Capital Funds accelerates momentum on its Fund IV roadmap, continuing to back enduring Indian businesses and founders with capability capital.
A journey from the inside
Suraj Majee, now Principal in the Investments team, joined TVS Capital Funds in 2016. Rising from the analyst level, his track record has been closely tied to the firm’s high-conviction approach in financial services and its thesis-led investing framework. Over the years, Suraj has helped execute and scale several of the firm’s core investments, bringing domain expertise and measured risk-taking to the table.
“Over the past eight years, it’s been a deeply fulfilling journey growing alongside the firm and working with inspiring NextGen entrepreneurs,” said Suraj. “I look forward to supporting the creation of enduring businesses and contributing to the firm’s long-term vision.”
His elevation reflects more than tenure, it represents the embodiment of TVS Capital Funds’ philosophy of internal capability building and institutional trust. His new role will give him deeper involvement in deal execution, strategic assessments, and portfolio value creation, especially in the firm’s target sectors of financial services and technology.
Anchoring financial governance
On the financial operations side, Ravi Krishnan has been elevated to Principal and Deputy CFO, after a consistent track record of fortifying the firm’s governance systems, compliance architecture, and operational finance. His journey within the organisation has been marked by attention to detail and strategic financial structuring vital elements in managing fund performance across cycles.
“It has been a privilege to witness the values, ethics, and clarity with which this institution is built,” said Ravi. “Working alongside such a committed team has been inspiring, and I look forward to contributing meaningfully to our shared vision.”
His expanded remit will focus on enhancing fund-level compliance, liquidity management, reporting integrity, and working closely with portfolio CFOs as TVS Capital Funds scales Fund IV and beyond.
Leadership continuity and long-view capital
The firm’s Managing Partner, Krishna Ramachandran, commented on the dual appointments:
“At TVS Capital Funds, we believe in building from within. Suraj has shown sharp investment acumen and strategic depth, while Ravi has brought consistent discipline and structure to our financial systems. These moves are a natural extension of our long-view on talent and trust.”
This emphasis on internal growth has remained a hallmark of the firm’s culture, especially as it transitions into a new phase of growth driven by larger fund mandates, deeper partnerships, and long-term thinking. The internal appointment of professionals who have built their careers within the firm aligns with its values of continuity, ethics, and institutional memory.
Supporting India’s next business cycle
Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Chennai, TVS Capital Funds is one of the few homegrown private equity platforms focused exclusively on India’s growth-stage mid-market. With over ₹5,000 crore in assets under management, the firm has backed more than 35 companies and executed 28 exits a rarity in the rupee capital space.
Its commitment to India’s economic transformation, including its aim to support the $10 trillion ambition, is underpinned by multi-cycle investing and idea-based capital deployment. The firm’s ability to nurture internal leadership mirrors the confidence it places in founders and portfolio companies building for scale, not cycles.
With its fourth fund now in motion, and the Principal bench strengthened, TVS Capital Funds appears well-positioned to continue supporting businesses that align with long-term national value creation.
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