Maitree Mervana Parekh

Maitree Mervana Parekh is a principal who leads investments in consumer networks and fintech, contributing to the success of companies like ShopShops, Creative Juice, and Doodles. Before joining Acrew, she was an investor at Touchdown Ventures, managing venture capital programs for major corporations such as T-Mobile. Maitree started her career in finance as an investment banker at Citigroup. A UCLA graduate with a BA in Business Economics, she was honored in Forbes 30 under 30 for Venture Capital in 2022. Maitree is also an active member of All Raise, where she helps foster community and mentorship for women in venture capital through the All Raise Cohort Program. Additionally, she is a global citizen, having lived in India, Kenya, and the US by the age of six, and is an avid DIY enthusiast and a black belt in tae kwon do, sharing her projects and recipes on TikTok.