Elevate Innovation Partners

Annual financial services technology + procurements spend is

Financial services firms utilize a range of service providers from IT to consultants and recruitment A number of startups that comprise this Fintech sector compete with and complement traditional financial service firms

How does Elevate help portfolio companies?

• Find clients - generating revenue and business development opportunities for portfolio companies • Find channel partners - connecting with larger players to allow portfolio companies to scale faster • Identify future acquirers - creating a pathway for exit opportunities

How does Elevate help enterprises?

• Makes introductions to startups that add additional services, improve simplicity, customer experience or save cost compared to traditional processes • Facilitates pilots that allow legacy players to engage with new solutions • Helps develop an innovation platform to test tools and products FairCent, the leading Marketplace lending Fintech in India “We have known Elevate, Sridhar & Shreyas now for nearly 2 years, even before investing they have been engaging and providing deep insights Since we are a Fintech company the team’s personal experience in the same field is invaluable The inputs come in form of long and insightful notes and readings Some of these recommendations have helped structure our business, product and opened up new revenue streams It has helped us achieve revenue metrics and a business structure that is unique to the industry Even when our company went through a difficult period caused by challenges from our lead investor, they stuck by us In the true sense they are that rare breed of investors who bring in more than the money to the table ” SwitchMe, an Indian Fintech Mortgage company “I think that its wonderful to have Elevate as an investor It is difficult to find a partner who challenges you to perform at your best and is also there to support you when you falter I have come away with ideas and energy from all our meetings Most importantly, Sridhar and Shreyas are a fountain of insights at both strategic and tactical levels They have helped me see things with a different mental model at several times and those shifts in perspective have been immensely useful ” Ocrolus, a New York Fintech SaaS company that makes financial statement analysis faster and more effective "Working with Elevate Innovation Partners (EIP) has been an all-around fantastic experience Pre-investment, the Elevate due diligence process was thorough but didn't bog us down with unnecessary busy work I was able to build a personal relationship with Shreyas Slater Chityala as he assessed our company, creating the foundation for a strong partnership with unwavering trust in both directions Slater went above and beyond, devoting time to get to know me, my family, and the entire team at Ocrolus The bond we've developed is unlike any investor relationship I've had in the past Slater is not only there when Ocrolus needs support, guidance, advice, and strategic introductions, but he's there for me personally as a mentor, and even as a friend to play tennis with! hope that more early stage investment firms will adopt the Elevate engagement style, as young entrepreneurs like me need far more than just a check ”