Pushkar Mukewar is the CEO and Co-Founder of Drip Capital, a pioneering digital trade finance company with operations in Mumbai and Palo Alto. Under his leadership, Drip Capital is revolutionizing global trade for small businesses, making it simpler and more accessible. Pushkar brings over a decade of rich experience in finance and technology to the table. He holds an MBA from The Wharton School and an MS from Georgia Tech. His professional journey began at Capital One, specializing in risk management and new product development. He later joined Oliver Wyman as a consultant, working on data-driven strategies for retail and technology clients across North America, Europe, and the Middle East.
In 2011, Pushkar transitioned to venture capital, serving as an investor at Saama Capital, where he sourced and evaluated investments in technology and consumer services. Drawing on his insights from both finance and consulting, Pushkar co-founded Drip Capital in 2016.
Drip aims to revolutionize the traditionally paper-based trade finance industry by empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with seamless access to cross-border financing. Backed by top-tier VC firms including Accel, Sequoia, and Y Combinator, Drip combines expertise in technology, data science, and trade finance to support SME exporters globally.
Under Pushkar's leadership, Drip has gathered a world-class team from prestigious institutions like Harvard, Stanford, and the IITs, dedicated to advancing the company's mission. By rebuilding core aspects of international trade finance infrastructure, Drip Capital is committed to leveling the playing field for SMEs in emerging markets and enabling them to navigate international trade with unprecedented ease.
