Student VCs Past Experience
Hear how the QMSVF experience transforms careers, confidence and impact
We asked some of our student VCs what they gained from this programme – read their stories below!
Niyati Nilesh Nagda
LLB Law with Business
“Evaluating real-life businesses gave me confidence I use every day.”
Niyati highlights how the programme helped her critically assess business models, understand common startup challenges, and think strategically about scaling and funding.
She valued:
- The opportunity to be trained by a real VC fund
- Working with enthusiastic, respectful and creative peers
- Having full discretion over investment decisions and reflecting deeply on their consequences
She says that the decision-making skills she built now help her “in several aspects of life”.
Felipe Roveredo Pereira Dias
BSc Economics
“This programme opened doors I didn’t know existed.”
As an international student, Felipe had limited exposure to finance roles before joining QMSVF. Being trained by venture capital professionals was essential to his development and confidence.
Highlights for Felipe included:
- Immersive training from VC professionals
- A flexible programme that rewards motivated students
- Opportunities to make meaningful contributions to sourcing and evaluating deals
He describes the experience as “enriching and professionally empowering”, helping him understand his ambitions more clearly.
Haril Dixit
MSc Management
“One of the most transformative experiences of my professional journey.”
Haril served as Head of Deal Management, gaining hands-on exposure to impact investing and earlystage venture capital.
What he gained:
- A sharper ability to evaluate business models, financials and scalability
- Firsthand insight into working with mission driven entrepreneurs
- A deepened sense of purpose and belief in business as a force for good
- Greater resilience and confidence in building his own startup
Haril says the experience profoundly shaped his entrepreneurial mindset and his approach to solving problems.
Why these stories matter
These testimonials show how QMSVF helps students:
- Build investment, analytical and communication skills
- Strengthen confidence through high stakes decision-making
- Connect with an ecosystem of founders, mentors and investors
- Apply VC tools in interviews, internships and graduate roles
- Develop a purpose driven mindset grounded in social impact
Every cohort adds to this growing community of changemakers.
Ready to write your own story?
If these experiences inspire you, consider joining the next QMSVF Student VC cohort.