As the Senior Investment Director at Volvo Cars, Pratik leads the global investment strategy and execution for the company’s corporate venture capital arm, Volvo Cars Tech Fund. With over 15 years of experience in private equity, M&A, and corporate finance, Pratik focuses on mobility, AI/ML, software development, and Industry 4.0.
Pratik is passionate about identifying, investing in, and supporting visionary entrepreneurs and startups that are transforming the future of transportation, safety, sustainability, and customer experience. He has built a portfolio of 14 companies across the US, Europe, and Asia, providing strategic and operational guidance, access to Volvo’s global network and resources, and opportunities for collaboration and co-creation. Pratik also serves as a board member or observer for several of these companies and as a mentor for various accelerator programs.
Pratik is a Sloan Fellow from Stanford University Graduate School of Business, a Chartered Accountant from India, and a member of the Forbes Finance Council.