TVS Capital elevates Rajalakshmi Vaiyanathan to Principal, Suraj Majee to VP

TVS Capital Funds (TCF) has announced significant promotions within its investment team as part of its strategy to develop in-house talent and expand its capabilities.

Rajalakshmi Vaiyanathan has been promoted to the position of Principal, while Suraj Majee has advanced to Vice President.

Rajalakshmi Vaiyanathan’s journey to principal

Rajalakshmi Vaiyanathan has been instrumental in shaping TVS Capital Funds' financial services investments over the course of her five-year tenure.

Her leadership extended to the establishment of TCF's in-house research team, a strategic initiative that has strengthened the firm's capabilities. Rajalakshmi brings over a decade of experience in equity and debt markets to her role, which has been valuable in guiding the firm’s investment strategies.

Expressing her gratitude, Rajalakshmi said, “I deeply value the recognition and support of the firm and look forward to further contributing to the organization. Aligned with the firm’s mission of supporting NextGen entrepreneurs in building enduring businesses, I am excited about the opportunities that lie ahead for us in our fourth fund and beyond.”

Suraj Majee advances to vice president

Suraj Majee, who joined TCF in 2016 as an analyst, has steadily grown within the firm. His contributions have been significant in strengthening TCF’s investments in financial services.

During his tenure, he has been involved in executing 11 investments and has supported multiple exits, demonstrating his expertise and commitment to the firm’s goals.

Suraj said, “I’m extremely grateful and enthusiastic to take on this expanded role at TCF. I look forward to uncovering the next decadal opportunities and helping next-generation entrepreneurs build and scale businesses that can outlive their generation.”

Leadership comments

Gopal Srinivasan, Chairman and Managing Director of TVS Capital Funds, said, “Rajalakshmi Vaiyanathan has been with the firm for over five years, focusing on the financial services sector. In addition to setting up our research function, she has also contributed to multiple horizontal initiatives at the firm. Suraj Majee, who has worked across our offices in Chennai, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, is a talent that we are proud to have nurtured.”

TVS Capital’s talent development strategy

Krishna Ramachandran, Managing Partner, COO & CFO at TVS Capital Funds, highlighted the firm’s approach to talent development.

“Our talent strategy is a combination of developing and promoting in-house talent like Raji (Rajalakshmi) and Suraj, as well as hiring externally.” 

Recent hires include Chandrasekar V as Partner for Research from McKinsey and Vijay C. P. as Senior Associate from Bain & Co. for the technology investments team.

With these promotions and strategic hires, TVS Capital Funds aims to continue its growth trajectory and maintain its focus on supporting next-generation entrepreneurs and businesses.