New Delhi, Delhi, India, August 2025 — Himanshu Nazkani has been appointed as Head of Investments at BharatPe, where he will spearhead the company’s investment and insurance strategy. In this pivotal role, he will focus on expanding partnerships across mutual funds, digital gold, fixed deposits, and insurance offerings, driving the company’s next wave of financial services growth.
He most recently served at CarDekho Group, leading new initiatives and strategy, where he played a key role in building the company’s AI vertical and piloting a personal loan marketplace. He also worked closely with the Group CEO on annual planning, business reviews, and M&A evaluations across multiple financial services lines.
Before that, Himanshu was Head – Business & Product (Investment) at Rapipay Fintech, where he oversaw multiple verticals including mutual funds, digital gold, and broking. He led product launches, managed alliances, and drove GTM execution with a focus on user acquisition and strategic expansion.
Earlier in his career, he led Kristal.AI’s India operations, served as Vice President – Investment at Elevar Equity, and worked at Religare Global Asset Management, where he was involved in private equity investments, fund monitoring, and exits. His career began at Unitus Capital, where he gained experience in investment banking, deal structuring, and advisory.
Himanshu brings a rare blend of fintech, wealthtech, and venture capital expertise, and his appointment comes at a critical juncture as BharatPe prepares for its pre-IPO funding round and enhances its long-term profitability roadmap.
About BharatPe
Founded in 2018, BharatPe is a leading Indian fintech enterprise that pioneered the first interoperable UPI QR and zero MDR payment acceptance service. With a customer base of over 1 million merchants across 400+ cities, the company leads UPI offline transactions and has facilitated loans of over ₹10,000 crore. With US$ 583 million in equity funding from investors like Tiger Global, Dragoneer, Coatue, Peak XV Partners, and others, BharatPe is reshaping financial inclusion and merchant growth in India.
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