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Kunal Sethi, General Partner

Kunal is a cancer survivor and a seasoned climate enthusiast who has spent over two decades at the forefront of cleantech. He believes in empowering the founders and teams he trusts to stay laser-focused on their mission, rather than relying on activism and press releases. Today, he calls New York City home, where he’s driving progress toward a Climate 2.0 future through Prithvi Ventures, while also advancing cutting-edge health and longevity innovations at Ayuh Ventures. A dedicated road cyclist, Kunal values the simplicity and freedom of the open road and strives to spend more time on two wheels than four, finding constant inspiration in the natural world. With an academic foundation in economics and environmental sciences from Charles Sturt University in Australia and the University of Mumbai in India, he’s committed to creating a cleaner, healthier planet for generations to come.

Vivek Soni, Operating Partner

Vivek is a seasoned global leader with over 30 years of experience in executive leadership, investing, and advisory roles, including >20 years in ClimateTech. He brings a diverse background in venture, life cycle assessments, tech2mkt approach in clean energy, and as Board Director of the holding company for the A.T.E. Group in India. Separately, Vivek serves as Chair of the Advisory Board of Massachusetts’ largest municipal electric utility. Previously, he was a Venture Adviser to Nomura International’s London-based New Energy and Clean Technology Fund. Vivek holds a degree in engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology in New Delhi and a Ph.D. in Polymer Science & Engineering from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.