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Maheshwer Peri
Founder & CEO
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Birth & Early Life
- Maheshwer Peri was born in August 1969 into a lower-middle-class family in Andhra Pradesh, where his father worked for the government. He attended a state school and lived in a hostel for five years, fully funded by the government.
- Maheshwer Peri took a bold stance against misleading practices in educational institutions, leading to a protracted battle with IIPM and ultimately resigning from Outlook to focus on addressing the flaws in the education system.
- In 2009, Peri founded Pathfinder Publishing India Pvt. Ltd, which publishes Careers360, a magazine dedicated to exposing faults in the educational system and helping students make informed career decisions.
- Maheshwer Peri dedication to improving the education landscape reflects his belief that India's demographic dividend can only be realized if youth are guided effectively to maximize their potential.
Physical Status
Male
Education
Institution | Degree/Diploma | Duration |
|---|---|---|
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India | Chartered Accountancy | 1988 - 1991 |
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India | Company Secretaries | 1990 - 1993 |
Institute of Cost Accountants of India | Cost Accountancy | 1987 - 1990 |
APRDC, Nagarjuna Sagar | B.Com (Graduation) | 1985 - 1988 |
APRJC - Andhra Pradesh Residential Junior College | B.Com | 1983 - 1985 |
St. Pauls High School, Hyderabad | Schooling | 1977 - 1983 |
careers
Position | Company | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Founder & CEO | Careers360 | Apr 2009 - Present |
President, Publisher & CEO | OUTLOOK PUBLISHING INDIA Private Limited | May 1995 - Dec 2011 |
Dy. Manager | SBI Capital Markets Limited | May 1992 - May 1995 |
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Maheshwer Peri Investments
Total no. of Investment
3
Maheshwer Peri has made 3 investments.
| Date | Company | Sector | Round | Investments | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-07-08 | Education/Tech | Angel Round - Board Infinity | ₹ 220 M | Manish Gupta, Vishal Soni, ANME etc | |
| 2018-04-05 | Education/Tech | Seed Round - IndigoLearn | $ 150 K | Girish Vyasamudri, Vivek Subramanian, Maheshwer Peri, Jamshed Jeejeebhoy | |
| 2017-12-19 | Gaming/Finance | Seed Round - 9stacks | ₹ 100 M | Kartik Sheth, Swati Gupta, Astrac Ventures etc |