Ankit Harjai is an accomplished investment and strategy professional with over 12 years of experience in venture investments, mergers & acquisitions, business incubation, and product launches. Currently General Manager at Cummins’ India Growth Office, he leads strategic investment and growth initiatives. Ankit has held leadership roles in Corporate Strategy and M&A at Tech Mahindra and Elara Technologies (Housing.com, Proptiger, Makaan), and has worked across India, the U.S., Singapore, and Australia.

Ankit holds an MBA from IIM Lucknow and a B.E. (Hons) from BITS Pilani, with additional certifications in Capital Markets (IIFT Delhi) and Impact Investing (Thunderbird School, USA). A Global Scholar at the Center for Global Enterprise, he is passionate about fintech, SaaS, and impact investing. He actively contributes through thought leadership, mentorship, and volunteering. His strengths lie in deal sourcing, transaction structuring, due diligence, and driving value in high-growth environments.