Avika Sagwal

Background

About Avika Sagwal

A problem solver at heart, my journey has taken me from representing India on the professional tennis tour to scaling a high-growth fintech and advising global founders as a venture investor. As a pro athlete, I competed on the WTA tour, representing India in 60+ tournaments across 13 countries — an experience that shaped my ability to think on my feet and make quick decisions under pressure. As Chief of Staff at BharatPe, one of India’s leading fintech startups, I launched products, designed go-to-market strategies, and led fundraising and strategic initiatives during a period of hypergrowth, helping raise $450M+ across two rounds. Since then, I’ve worked in venture capital across two countries — first at Bessemer in India, and now at MetaProp in New York — engaging with founders in distinctly different markets, united by a shared momentum in tech innovation. I’m currently an MBA candidate at Columbia Business School, continuing to explore how structured problem-solving can unlock meaningful impact — whether on the tennis court, in strategy rooms, or around boardroom tables.