Neetesh Kumar joins Vivo Capital as managing partner, co-leading the firm's buyout and private equity investment strategy with a focus on the US market. Kumar will also help establish Vivo's presence in New York. The veteran investment professional brings decades of experience from previous roles at Spruceview Capital Partners, J.

P. Morgan Chase Retirement Plan, and the University of California Investments. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, Vivo Capital was founded in 1996. Dr. Frank Kung, co-founder and managing partner, praised Kumar's judgment and private markets perspective as vital for the firm's growth strategy.

Kumar began his career in technology as a founding team member of Vetri Systems and a manager at Andersen Consulting. This appointment signals Vivo's commitment to expanding its buyout operations and strengthening its foothold in the competitive New York investment landscape.