builder at heart.
I’m Surya Phadke. By day I build and back companies in deep technology; by inclination I keep a written record of what I’m learning along the way.
This site is where those two halves meet — essays on craft, leadership, and the long game, kept in the open for anyone they might be useful to.
ON COURT
What I’m doing now
Two seats that take most of my working hours — one in venture, one in industry.
A holding company that invests in and operates portfolio companies across India, ASEAN, and MENA — with a focus on the frontier sectors shaping the next decade.
2018-PRESENT
The manufacturing and distribution business I built was integrated into Somras two years ago. It now sits within the holding company as its operating arm — spanning FMCG, real estate, and software across the Asia and EMEA regions.
EST. 2012
The Path
2018 – NOW
Founder Somras Ventures
Set up a deep-tech holding company to invest and operate across India, ASEAN, and MENA.
2022 – 2025
National Treasurer, Make-A-Wish India
Served on the board of trustees, helping steward the foundation’s work for children with critical illnesses; stepped down in October 2025.
2012 – 2024
Founded QualeMagni (QMG)
Began as a trading house; built it into a manufacturing and distribution group across Asia and EMEA.
2009
First venture — and a first exit
Started out in business, with an early start-up that ended in a successful exit.
EDUCATION
MBA
INSEAd · France / singapore
MBA
The Wharton School · USA
B.e. (Hons.) Mechanical Engineering
bits pilani · india
BEYOND THE DESK
Other tables I sit at
SERVICE
Make-A-Wish Foundation of India
Served as Trustee & National Treasurer until October 2025, helping grant the wishes of children facing critical illness — and the hope that comes with them.
90,000
wishes granted over 29 years · 11 locations
SPORT
On the court
Competes on the ITF Masters Tennis Tour in singles and doubles. Earlier honours include a state bronze in gymnastics and a silver in badminton.
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