Nikita Thakrar

Founder & CEO, Included VC

Nikita Thakrar is the Founder & CEO of Included VC, the world’s first fully funded global Fellowship dedicated to breaking barriers into venture capital. Backed by leading VC firms, Included VC has helped nearly 100 Fellows launch their careers in VC, attracting applicants from 140 countries and 700 cities worldwide.

Expanding this impact further, Nikita is now launching Included VC Africa, a dedicated initiative to empower emerging markets, strengthen local ecosystems, and drive lasting change across the continent. 

With Fellows from North & South America, Europe, the UK, and Asia, Included VC is already outperforming the world’s top business schools, with over 75% of actively seeking Fellows securing roles in VC.

Nikita is deeply committed to revolutionizing venture capital by ensuring that underrepresented talent isn’t just included, but actively shaping the future of the industry. By building sustainable, long-term change, Included VC is setting a new standard for how venture capital operates, and who gets to be part of it.