Elections, Eligibility & Governance
The IVCA Executive Committee (EC) is IVCA’s principal governing body, responsible for guiding the Association’s strategic direction, regulatory engagement, and ecosystem development. Members of the EC play an active role in shaping India’s alternative investment landscape.
About the Executive Committee
The IVCA Executive Committee comprises senior leaders from IVCA member funds and is constituted through a formal election process.
Term: Two years
Current Term: FY 2026–27 and FY 2027–28
Elected Members: Up to 14 members (minimum 8)
Total EC Strength: Up to 21 members (including co-opted members)
Who Can Be Nominated
An individual is eligible to be nominated to the Executive Committee if:
They represent a fund that is a member of IVCA
They hold a senior leadership position such as:
Managing Partner / Partner, President / CEO, Managing Director, Founder / Co-Founder, General Counsel, Chief Financial Officer
Only one individual per fund can be nominated
Individuals who have served two consecutive EC terms are required to take a break of one term before being eligible again
Nomination Guidelines
Who Can Nominate?
Any eligible IVCA member fund may nominate one qualified representative from its organisation.
Nominations must be submitted in the prescribed nomination and bio-data format within the announced timeline.
Eligibility for participation in the election process (seeking election nomination) requires an active membership status as of 15th December 2025 or earlier.
While direct or indirect canvassing is not encouraged, IVCA will distribute brief profiles of all candidates to facilitate informed voting.
Nomination & Election Process
Nomination Period
Closes 22 Jan 2026
Announced by IVCA
Withdrawal
Up to 30 Jan 2026
Candidates may withdraw in writing
Election Window
Jan – Mar 2026
Overall process
Voting
Voting starts in the second week of February
Electronic voting conducted by independent agency
Results
By 20 Mar 2026
Results Announcement
If the number of nominations exceeds available elected seats, a formal voting process is conducted among eligible IVCA members.
Voting Rights
1
Each eligible IVCA fund member may vote for up to 14 candidates.
2
Members are expected to participate and should not miss voting in two consecutive cycles.
3
Candidates with highest votes are elected for a two-year term (1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028).
Role & Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Representing IVCA in engagements with regulators and policymakers (Ministry of Finance, SEBI, RBI, etc.).
- Providing strategic guidance on IVCA’s initiatives, policy advocacy, and industry priorities.
- Participating in IVCA meetings and supporting industry events and forums.
- Strengthening engagement with domestic and international institutions.
- Contributing to the growth and maturity of India’s alternate asset ecosystem.
Meetings & Time Commitment
Frequency
Minimum 4 meetings / year (Quarterly)
Duration
90–120 minutes
Format
In-person or virtual
Commitment to Fair & Transparent Governance
IVCA follows a transparent, structured, and independent election process to ensure:
Broad member participation
Leadership continuity
Representation across the alternate capital ecosystem
Official Communication
Each IVCA member fund has received an official email communication from IVCA with the subject line:
"Invitation for Nominations: IVCA Executive Committee Elections (FY 2026–27 and FY 2027–28)"
Members are requested to refer to the email communication for submitting nominations within the stipulated timeline.
For queries related to the nomination and election process:
Sumeet Shetty
:
+91 99998 93276
Frreya Jain
:
+91 99671 70066