Lohit Biswal

Lohit Biswal manages Strategic Investments and Investor Relations for Mercurius Media Capital (MMC). He is responsible for spearheading key initiatives that drive the firm’s investment strategy and foster strong investor relationships. Prior to joining MMC, he worked at an investment bank, where he focused on sell-side M&A transactions. He also worked with Brand Capital International (BCI), the strategic investment arm of The Times Group, where he spearheaded business development initiatives. His focus was on identifying, assessing, and scoping potential investment opportunities with early and growth-stage ventures across the U.S. and international markets, including the UK, EMEA, and Asia.

Lohit began his post-MBA career in venture capital through a Times Bridge internship in San Francisco, where he developed a passion for exploring startup ecosystems and identifying synergies between promising startups and investment strategies. He has also worked with the leadership team of an early-stage social venture in the technology and innovation space in India and in the commercial vehicles division at Tata Motors, a Fortune 500 company.

Lohit holds a degree in Production Engineering from India and an MBA from Olin Business School, Washington University in St. Louis, with a specialization in Strategy and Finance. During his time at Olin, he served as president of the Healthcare and Life Sciences Club.

In addition to his professional work, Lohit has been involved in pro-bono initiatives, including a role with Unleashing Potential, a non-profit organization in St. Louis focused on closing the opportunity gap for children and youth through early childhood education, youth development, and enrichment camps.