Gautam Saxena
Founder & Managing Partner

Gautam Saxena is the Founder and Managing Partner of Pegasus 7 Ventures, a Singapore based venture capital fund that believes in deploying capital with a purpose.

Gautam established Pegasus in 2019 with the objective of investing in technology enabled Companies that address emerging market needs, with distinct solutions for those in the lower income groups.

Gautam believes purpose driven businesses can achieve deep social impact and generate robust returns for shareholders. He hopes that this belief and the ecosystem supporting such businesses expands exponentially, particularly in South East and South Asia.

Gautam was formerly an Investment Banker for over 20 years focusing primarily on the TMT Sector and has worked across the US, Europe and Asia. He has advised leading TMT Sector Companies on their strategic initiatives and led a number of complex M&A and financing transactions over the years. 

Gautam has extensive experience in the South East and South Asian regions where he has deep relationships. He was previously Managing Director, Head of Asia Pacific Telecom and Media and SE Asia TMT at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Gautam received an MBA from the Booth School of Business, University of Chicago.