Biography

Sree Lakshmi operates at the intersection of deep technology, venture capital, and startup acceleration, currently serving as the Head of Accelerator at India's first VC-backed space-tech startup accelerator and Head of New Initiatives at Riceberg Ventures, an early-stage deep-tech fund. With a diverse background spanning oil & gas, industrial manufacturing, investment banking, and social impact, Sree brings creative leadership and a cross-industry perspective to innovation and the startup landscape. Her work is deeply rooted in high-growth markets, with a particular focus on India and the Middle East.

Beyond her professional roles, Sree is a strong advocate for India's growing role in the global space economy, and through KickSky Space Lab she aims to nurture frontier technology startups to help them scale globally with access to capital, strategic mentorship, and critical industry collaborations.