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{{short description|Indian venture capitalist}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=April 2018}}
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|education = [[Indian Institute of Technology Bombay]]
|occupation = [[Venture Capital]]ist
|known_for = Idein ventures
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'''Ashwin Srivastava''' is an [[India]]n [[venture capital]]ist who founded Idein ventures in 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.siliconindia.com/magazine-articles-in/Why_Should_There_Be_No_Funding_Over_A_Cup_Of_Coffee-ICMX309540905.html|title=Why Should There Be No Funding Over A Cup Of Coffee?|website=siliconindia|access-date=2016-05-19}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.techinasia.com/companies/idein-ventures|title=Tech in Asia - Connecting Asia's startup ecosystem|website=www.techinasia.com|language=en-US|access-date=2016-05-19}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Idein Ventures to invest $6 m in seed-stage start-ups|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/idein-ventures-to-invest-6-m-in-seedstage-startups/article9545170.ece}}</ref> He has been an entrepreneur since 2010.<ref>{{cite interview|title=Interview of Ashwin Srivastava in 2011|url=http://www.entrepreneurship-interviews.com/interview-with-indian-entrepreneur-ashwin-srivastava/|issue=May 2011}}</ref> He is also the co-founder of Great Manager Institute <ref>{{cite interview|title=GMI expands its advisory board|url=https://www.indianweb2.com/2019/05/30/great-manager-institute-adds-ex-md-of-teleperformance-india-sanjay-mehta-to-its-advisory-board/}}</ref><ref>{{cite interview|title=Great Manager's Institute|url=https://www.greatmanagerinstitute.com/about-us/}}</ref> and CEO of Sapio Analytics.<ref>{{cite interview|title=CEO Profile on Sapio Analytics website|url=https://www.sapioanalytics.com/member/ashwin-srivastava/}}</ref>

Ashwin was part of the [[Forbes 30 Under 30]] Asia 2017 list under the Finance & Venture Capital category.<ref>{{cite news|title=Forbes List of 30 Under 30 Asia 2017|url=https://www.forbes.com/pictures/hmfd45gh/ashwin-srivastava-29/#5d324ca57fcd}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Bihar boy makes it to Forbes 30 under 30 Asia 2017 list of Entrepreneurs|url=http://www.patnabeats.com/ashwin-srivastava-from-bihar-made-it-to-forbes-30-under-30-asia-2017-list/}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=First Bihar Youth in the Forbes 30 'Under 30 Asia' List|url=http://www.patnadaily.com/index.php/news/12487-first-bihar-youth-in-the-forbes-30-under-30-asia-list.html}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Ashwin Srivastava of Idein Ventures Talks About The Road To Forbes’ 30 Under 30 List|url=http://techstory.in/ashwin-srivastava-idein-ventures/}}</ref>

Currently, Ashwin is providing pro-bono technical and analytical help to the various Indian state governments to understand the [[Coronavirus]] outbreak and its effect across India.<ref>{{cite interview|title=How Tech Interventions can help COVID-19|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/how-tech-interventions-can-help-battle-covid-19/articleshow/74808438.cms}}</ref><ref>{{cite interview|title=Times Now Interview SAPIO Analytics CEO Ashwin Srivastava offers technical help to Govt amid COVID-19 outbreak|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/videos/times-now/india/video-sapio-analytics-ceo-ashwin-srivastava-offers-technical-help-to-govt-amid-covid-19-outbreak/57925/}}</ref><ref>{{cite interview|title=Times Now Interview Youtube Link|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNOzi4qWF2w}}</ref>

Ashwin is also the co-founder of [https://ajantahc.com/ Ajantahc].<ref>{{cite interview|title=Ahmedabad Mirror coverage of Ajanta HC|url=https://ahmedabadmirror.com/revived-by-ai-ajanta-cave-paintings-future-leap-on-svalbard-isle/81798657.html}}</ref> In order to make the world aware of the power and beauty of Indian culture, Ashwin has jointly created this platform with Vedan Choolun,<ref>{{cite interview|title=Interview by South Asia Monitor of Ashwin Srivastava and Vedan Choolun|url=https://www.southasiamonitor.org/index.php/sam-conversations/mayank-chhaya-conversation-vedan-choolun-ashwin-srivastav-digital-restoration}}</ref> Chairman of Uitv, for “Culture & Heritage”.

==Early life and education==
Ashwin has completed his [[Bachelor of Technology]] and [[Master of Technology]] from [[Indian Institute of Technology Bombay]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Profile of Ashwin Srivastava in Crunchbase |url=https://www.crunchbase.com/person/ashwin-srivastava}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Profile of Ashwin Srivastava in Silicon India as an SME expert |url=http://sme.siliconindia.com/sme-expert/Ashwin-Srivastava-aid-295.html |access-date=18 May 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304031455/http://sme.siliconindia.com/sme-expert/Ashwin-Srivastava-aid-295.html |archive-date=4 March 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering. In college, he dabbled in theatre, took part in robotics competitions, was a member of hostel council, and manager of [[The Entrepreneurship Cell, IIT Bombay]].<ref name= Careerizma>{{cite interview|title=Interview of Ashwin Srivastava in Careerizma |url=http://www.careerizma.com/blog/serial-entrepreneur-venture-capitalist-advice-for-startups/}}</ref>

Ashwin spent his formative years in St. Xaviers, [[Sahebganj]] and then did his +2 education from [[Delhi Public School, R. K. Puram]].

==Entrepreneurship==
Incept, a biometric equipment manufacturer, was started in August 2010 by Ashwin and Hariom Sharma. In 2010, its head office was set up in Goregaon, Mumbai, and it had 25 clients at the time.<ref>{{cite news|title=Coverage of Incept by Hindustan Times|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Mumbai/Who-wants-a-well-paying-job/Article1-678078.aspx |issue=March 2011}}</ref> In 2012, Ashwin was listed as one of the top 100 entrepreneurs in 2011 by Small and Medium Entrepreneur Magazine.<ref>{{cite news|title=January 2012 Issue of Small and Medium Entrepreneur magazine|url=https://issuu.com/ab266137/docs/january_2012__sme|issue=January 2012}}</ref>

From 2011 to 2013, it partnered with clients and customers such as [[Indian Institute of Technology Bombay]]<ref>{{cite news|title=Coverage of Incept by IIT Bombay News|url=http://www.iitbombay.org/news/Current/iit-bombay-students-show-the-finger-to-their-mess|access-date=18 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303221246/http://www.iitbombay.org/news/Current/iit-bombay-students-show-the-finger-to-their-mess|archive-date=3 March 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> and [[Nigeria]] Identity Management Commission.<ref>{{cite news|title=Coverage of Incept's association with Nigeria by Biometric Update News|url=http://www.biometricupdate.com/201301/incept-partners-with-nigerian-law-firm-to-better-understand-biometrics-in-the-country}}</ref> In September 2013, Incept merged with Solus, another player in the biometric industry, in an undisclosed shares and cash deal.<ref>{{cite news|title=News of merger in Gazette Post| url=http://markets.post-gazette.com/postgazette/news/read/25121457/biometric_leader_incept_merges_with_solus|issue=September 2013}}</ref> At Incept, Ashwin also led the Incept Training Academy and was a guest lecturer there.<ref>{{cite web|title=Profile of Ashwin Srivastava as a speaker at ECell IIT Bombay|url=http://ecell.in/esummit/speakers/ashwin-srivastava/}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=News of Incept Training Academy in Campus Era|url=http://www.scoop.it/t/campusera}}</ref>

Ashwin led FindURClass<ref>{{cite web|title=Profile of Ashwin in Whogotfunded|url= http://www.whogotfunded.com/people/209369-ashwin-srivastava}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.funderbeam.com/startups/findurclass|title=Funderbeam|website=www.funderbeam.com|access-date=2016-05-19}}</ref> and Plancess,<ref>{{cite web|title=Profile of Plancess in Ambition Box|url= http://ambitionbox.com/company/plancess}}</ref> in consulting capacity. He is also a Director at Core Grocer<ref>{{cite web|title=Management Information of Core Grocer|url= http://coregrocer.com/managment_core_grocer.html}}</ref>

==Venture capital==
Ashwin is currently the Director of [https://www.qriyo.com/ Qriyo],<ref>{{cite news|title=Coverage of Qriyo and statement of Ashwin in Times of India|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/160000-fund-for-startup-by-Jodhpur-boys/articleshow/50926471.cms|issue=February 2016}}</ref> Propcare,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.zaubacorp.com/company/PROPCARE-TECHNOLOGY-PRIVATE-LIMITED/U70102MH2016PTC271871|title=Zauba Listing for Propcare Technology|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=|access-date=}}</ref> Restate Solutions,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.propertyportalwatch.com/indian-startup-restate-raises-seed-funding-uae/|title=Property Portal Watch with news of REstate management|last=|first=|date=|website=|publisher=PPW|access-date=}}</ref> and Infurnia.<ref>{{cite news|title=Coverage of Infurnia in Economic Times|url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2016-01-06/news/69564242_1_furniture-technology-nikhil-kumar|issue=January 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Executive Profile of Ashwin Srivastava in Bloomberg|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/person.asp?personId=312902825
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Outside India, Ashwin has interests in investments in [[GCC countries]] and countries in Africa.<ref>{{cite news|title=News of Ashwin Srivastava at Bengal Chamber of Commerce|url=http://www.enigmatixmedia.com/the-b2b-india-gulf-business-exchange-seminer-focusing-yemen/|issue=April 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite video|title=Video of Ashwin Srivastava speaking at Bengal Chamber of Commerce|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHWt2_t0DQo}}</ref> Ashwin has been involved in investing in Sumant Kumar, a farmer from Bihar known for [[System of Rice Intensification]].<ref>{{cite news|title=News of Sumant Kumar visiting Africa|url=http://news.biharonline.in/Nalanda-world-record-holding-farmer-to-improve-rice-production-across-Africa-18235}}</ref> Idein Ventures also seed-funded UAE based ZoEasy Solutions, which uses disruptive technology to connect businesses and consumers with their ideal blue collar workforce.<ref>{{cite news|title=ZoEasy Solutions Raises Seed Funding from Idein Ventures|url=https://bizztor.com/zoeasy-solutions-raises-seed-funding-idein-ventures/}}</ref>

He has been judge for start-up related competition in [[Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani – Goa Campus]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Coverage of Coalescence in Economic Times|url=http://tech.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/startups/coalescence-16-going-zero-to-one-partner-post/53993478}}</ref>

==Other notable incidents==
In May 2013, Ashwin was victim of an accident that made him an amputee.<ref>{{cite web|title=Article of Ashwin Srivastava in Under30CEO |url=http://under30ceo.com/4-step-guide-towards-becoming-a-superman-the-entrepreneur-way/}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://needull.com/2016/04/19/an-inspiration/|title=An inspiration|date=2016-04-19|website=Needull in a haystack|access-date=2016-05-19}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.alleywatch.com/2014/07/4-step-guide-towards-becoming-a-superman-the-entrepreneur-way/|title=4 Step Guide Towards Becoming a Superman: The Entrepreneur Way|date=2014-07-08|website=AlleyWatch|access-date=2016-05-19}}</ref> He participated in a marathon in Mumbai soon after the accident.<ref name="Careerizma"/> He floated a petition to change the heights of platforms in Mumbai suburban train stations, that ended in victory.

In 2014, Ashwin became a member of the political organization [[Aam Aadmi Party]]<ref>{{cite web|title=List of I Fuel Swaraj Leaders|url= http://ifuelswaraj.org/leaders.php}}</ref> and a national convenor of Entrepreneurs for AAP.<ref>{{cite news|title=News of Entrepreneurs joining Aam Aadmi Party|url=http://wisepoint.org/node/223|access-date=18 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160623142809/http://wisepoint.org/node/223|archive-date=23 June 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> It is unclear if he is still a member. He is a mentor for startups and small businesses.<ref>{{cite web|title=List of Mentors with SMB Connect|url= http://www.smbconnect.in/mentor.php?page=4}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.startupawards.biz/mumbaiagenda|title=Indian Startup Awards|website=Indian Startup Awards|access-date=2016-05-19}}{{Dead link|date=June 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

==References==
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