- Global VC firm Lightspeed added former Gojek CEO Kevin Aluwi and veteran executive Vivek Gambhir as new venture partners.
- They will mentor portfolio founders and guide investments across Southeast Asia and India.
- The high-profile hires signal Lightspeed’s expansion in emerging markets, leveraging their operational experience to benefit startups.
Gojek ex-CEO joins Lightspeed
Global VC firm Lightspeed has added two heavy-hitting entrepreneurs to support startups across Southeast Asia and India.
Kevin Aluwi, former CEO of Indonesian super app Gojek, joins as a Venture Partner for Southeast Asia. Meanwhile, longtime CEO and board member Vivek Gambhir will focus on Indian investments.
In their new roles, Aluwi and Gambhir will mentor portfolio founders while contributing strategic guidance to Lightspeed’s regional investments.
Aluwi spent over eight years building Gojek into a multi-billion dollar company. Gambhir has over
Vivek Gambhir powers Lightspeed
30 years of experience founding startups and advising brands like Mamaearth and Boat.
The high-profile hires come as Lightspeed aggressively expands in emerging markets.
With over $25 billion under management globally, Lightspeed already oversees major consumer internet brands across India and Southeast Asia.
Lightspeed ramps up!
Bringing aboard seasoned operators like Gambhir and Aluwi signals Lightspeed’s commitment to deepening its regional expertise.
Their real-world experience stands to benefit early-stage founders aiming to replicate stories like Gojek.
Their involvement highlights Lightspeed’s pole position in backing the next generation of breakouts.
