Anuj Sahai, Chief Product Officer at Peak XV Partners, has announced his departure from the firm, marking another high-profile exit from the prominent venture capital firm in recent months.
In a LinkedIn post confirming his decision, Sahai said, “After an eventful run as Chief Product Officer at Peak XV, I’m turning the page and looking forward to the next adventure. The role gave me a front-row seat to the startup ecosystem—partnering with founders and ideas that are shaping markets—and hands-on experience with AI technologies. Huge thanks to Peak XV Partners for the opportunity!”
Sahai joined Peak XV (formerly Sequoia Capital India & Southeast Asia) in 2023, bringing with him extensive experience in leading product and monetization strategies at major tech companies including Flipkart, Ola, Payback, and Yahoo!.
His exit adds to a string of recent senior-level departures at Peak XV Partners. Earlier this year, managing partners Shailesh Lakhani and Abheek Anand stepped down in February, followed by the resignation of long-time investor Shraeyansh Thakur in March. These changes came on the heels of previous exits by other key leaders such as Piyush Gupta and Anandamoy Roychowdhary.
The wave of leadership churn comes at a time when the venture capital ecosystem in India and Southeast Asia is undergoing significant shifts, driven by macroeconomic pressures, evolving startup dynamics, and internal restructuring within VC firms.
As Sahai turns to his “next adventure,” the industry will be watching closely to see where his next move takes him—and how Peak XV continues to reshape its leadership team amidst ongoing transitions.
By : Arushi Agarwal
