Lavanya leads global operations working with early-stage fund partners and local teams across our locations to maximize performance and drive operational efficiency. Previously, she led Antler’s global scouting team, shaping founder selection strategies across all markets.

Earlier in her Antler journey, she led scouting and selection in the Nordics, where she played an integral role in the operational integration across locations, and was part of the Nordic Investment Committee.

Before Antler, Lavanya was with Katapult VC, an early-stage impact fund investing globally across climate tech and impact-driven ventures. She was also an early team member at a data analytics startup, where she held a hands-on operator role. Her broader background spans over a decade in strategic communications and corporate advisory, with experience across Asia, Europe, and North America, working closely with senior leadership at major financial institutions and enterprise tech firms.