Vani Kola, 

Kola closed her third fund of $285 million, with the goal of continuing to invest in “breakout tech entrepreneurs” in India. Today, Kalaari Capital has $650 million under management across three funds. The highlight this year: Snapdeal, the jewel in Kalaari's portfolio, crossed a series of milestones with the arrival of partners SoftBank, Alibaba, and Foxconn on board. Kola, one of the most influential women in the VC circuit, is also a sought-after speaker on India's startup rush.