Rajeev Srivastava
Founder & Executive Chairman
Profile
Mr. Srivastava, Founder and Executive Chairman of Basil Partners, has over 30 international and national conferences and environment forums,
years of global investing and operating experience in the technology services including United Nation's UNWTO #1 award in 2017 for excellence
space across US, Asia, Europe. Basil Technology Partners (MAS regulated) has in Innovation & Tourism (NGO). Govardhan Ecovillage is accredited
closed its first Institutional 175M Fund in 2018. Rajeev has invested in and to several United Nation’s bodies including the UNEP, UN CCD, UN
been an active board member in 14 niche global technology companies with ECOSOC and UN CBD. Govardhan Ecovillage has received several
over 10,000 employees. awards including the National Energy Globe Award for Integrated
Water Conservation and Protection, 15th State Level Energy
Prior to Basil, Mr. Srivastava was the CEO and co-founder of Apar Infotech Conservation Award, Five Star rating under GRIHA (Green Rating for
Corporation, a US Headquartered company with global operations. Apar Integrated Habitat Assessment), Listed in Limca Book of World
Contact Details Infotech was started under the spiritual guidance of HH Radhanath Swami, in Record for agriculture innovation, International Built Environment
which both the Co-Promoter/ Investor (Apar Group – Dr. ND Desai/Kushal Award for implementing Eco-friendly construction and many more
Desai) and Rajeev offered 50% of their equity to serving Charitable projects. awards.
Basil Technology Partners Rajeev led Apar through a merger with Ness Technologies and subsequent
138 Robinson Road, IPO on NASDAQ in September 2004. Mr. Srivastava possesses a Masters in Rajeev is on the Board of TiE, Singapore. TiE (“The Indus
#28-04, Oxley Tower Management Studies and a Bachelors in Engineering from Mumbai University. Entrepreneurs”) is now a global ecosystem of Asian entrepreneurs,
angel investors, venture capitalists and industry professionals with
Singapore 068906 Mr. Srivastava and Mr. Kushal Desai were actively involved since inception in deep ties to the Silicon Valley where it was founded in 1992. It is a
the "Mid-day Meal" program (http://annamrita.org) in Mumbai, that provides non-profit that inspires entrepreneurs through its training,
nutritious food to school children all over India through its 22 kitchens. An mentoring and networking programs.
initiative kicked off in 2004 with 26,000 children has grown to over serving 1.2
million children daily. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Annamrita served over Mr. Srivastava is also the Co-Founder of Artha Forum
2.6 Crore free meals all over India. Annamrita has been a recipient of several (www.arthaforum.com) - an initiative that aims to take Vedic
prestigious awards such as the Unilever Lifebuoy Award, RM Bajaj Award, teachings into the Business world and guide entrepreneurs,
FSSAI award, CII award etc. professionals and business leaders to applying the principle of "Earn
With Integrity, Spend With Compassion". Artha forum has
Mr Srivastava has also been actively involved with Govardhan Ecovillage conducted events (always with Spiritual & Business leaders) as
(https://ecovillage.org.in/) - a gorgeous Yoga and Ayurveda retreat 2 hours speakers, all over the world, including California, New York, London,
drive from Mumbai. Govardhan Ecovillage is working with over 78 tribal Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong and India and has inspired several
villages in Palghar for their social, economic and ecological upliftment. entrepreneurs to contribute a part of their equity to charity (e.g.
Govardhan Ecovillage has been consistently recognized at numerous Nityo Infotech & RNS Technologies – 50% of equity to charity).
