EV MAKES NEW APPOINTMENT TO ITS TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT TEAM
20 August 2008
EV, the Fund Manager to the RisingStars Growth Funds, is delighted to announce the appointment of Ashwin Kumaraswamy as Investment Manager.
Ashwin joins the technology investment team, working on the RisingStars Growth Funds and SYIF's Pilot Seedcorn Fund, which provide early stage and proof of concept funding to high growth technology companies.
Ashwin, who has a Master of Science degree and was a Chevening Technology Enterprise Fellow 2004-05, joins EV from a technology background having held previous positions focussing on the commercialisation of intellectual property from UK universities and the analysis of technology markets. Ashwin has authored a number of patents and technical publications relating to electronics design automation tools for the microchip design industry.
Jonathan Diggines, EV's Chief Executive, said, "EV has a strong track record in attracting and developing talented fund managers, particularly in hi-tech investment, and we are delighted that Ashwin is joining our technology investment team".
Speaking of his appointment, Ashwin commented, "I am very excited to be joining EV and look forward to working with experienced and successful fund managers who are at the forefront in identifying, nurturing and growing successful high tech business".
Ashwin can be contacted on 07976 563043 and via email at ashwin.kumaraswamy@enterprise-ventures.co.uk