Kiran Shah

Kiran Shah is passionate about finding and backing ideas with the potential to shape industries and inspire change. As a member of the Investment Committee at Mercurius Media Capital (MMC) and Director of Investments at Brand Capital International (BCI), the strategic investment arm of The Times Group, he plays an active role in sourcing, evaluating, and supporting companies across various stages.

Based in Silicon Valley, Kiran leads the entire investment process at MMC, from identifying opportunities and conducting diligence to partnering with portfolio companies throughout their journey. As a generalist investor, he has been involved in investments across sectors such as fintech, consumer marketplaces, SaaS, and other technology driven businesses. Across MMC and BCI together, he has been involved in deploying over $50 million across more than 35 companies, with a focus on helping businesses scale thoughtfully and navigate their next stages of growth.

Earlier in his career, Kiran built his foundation in asset management, working with AIG Investments, PineBridge Investments, and LIC Nomura Asset Management. He partnered with institutional investors to develop investment strategies based on portfolio analysis, market research, and asset allocation across asset classes.

Kiran holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from Gujarat University, an MBA in Finance from Ahmedabad University, and a Master’s in Investment Management from St. John’s University in New York.

Whether he is crunching numbers or helping a founder think through their next big move, Kiran believes the best investment decisions come from a mix of curiosity, discipline, and empathy.