Ankiti Bose has made a remarkable return to prominence after facing significant challenges. Once celebrated for co-founding Zilingo, a B2B supply chain tech startup that achieved a valuation of nearly USD 1 billion, Ankiti’s journey took a dramatic turn due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a high-profile business partner dispute. The Indian Authorities recently started investigating her former partners on various charges that led to her downfall. However, her recent resurgence as a founding partner at Terra-Invest highlights her resilience and unwavering determination.
Ankiti began her career at McKinsey, quickly establishing herself in the venture capital arena before launching Zilingo. Under her leadership, Zilingo expanded into eight countries, managing a team of 800 and earning her recognition on prestigious lists such as Forbes and Fortune. According to her own new bio, the collapse of Zilingo prompted Ankiti to reflect deeply and seek guidance from global leaders in governance, investing, public policy, academia, and leadership. These experts have since joined her at Terra-Invest, helping to shape a visionary new investment firm.
In her role at Terra-Invest, Ankiti is merging policy, governance, and capital to drive transformative decisions. She collaborated with globally renowned heavyweights as Partners to launch investment initiatives in energy transition, finance, and technology across India and the Middle East and established investment vehicles for pre-IPO investments in key sectors such as energy and renewables.
Beyond her professional endeavours, her social media shows she has been an art enthusiast and musician, creating both digital and physical art. She is a patron of mental health initiatives, focusing on raising awareness and connecting individuals with necessary resources. Her journey from the rise and fall of Zilingo to the founding of Terra-Invest is a testament to her resilience, innovation, and relentless ambition. Ankiti Bose’s comeback is one to watch.