Viju George has spent over two decades analyzing markets, predicting trends, and identifying breakout companies—long before they became industry leaders. Now, as a Partner at Mela Ventures, he’s putting that expertise to work by backing bold founders and helping them build high-impact businesses.
His journey spans some of the most respected names in finance. As an Executive Director at J.P. Morgan, he was India’s top-rated Technology, Telecom, and Internet Investment Analyst, earning multiple industry accolades over several years. At Mphasis, he played a critical role in finance, corporate development and investor relations, bringing deep expertise in investment analysis, business modeling, and private equity.
But Viju’s passion goes beyond just numbers. He believes in founders who dare to think big—those willing to disrupt industries with solid fundamentals and uncompromised governance. As he puts it:
“We’re here to build category leaders, not just fund companies. It’s about backing fearless founders with strong fundamentals, first-principles mindset and commitment to governance and above all, creating a lasting impact.”
A graduate of IIT Madras and IIM Calcutta, Viju brings a mix of strategic foresight and hands-on investing experience.
