Vinayak Burman, is the esteemed Founder and Managing Partner of VERTICES PARTNERS and a leading figure in the legal sphere. He consistently guides Venture Capital and Private Equity funds, founders, and companies through various investment rounds. He serves as the go-to counsel for founders and is celebrated as a non-lawyer lawyer. His accolades include featuring in the “Top Lawyers under 40” by Thomson Reuters Asia Law Business in 2018 and 2019. Yahoo India had also profiled him as the ‘Top lawyers in India under the age of 40’. He was featured in the Forbes India Legal Power list from 2020-2023, earning distinctions as one of the Top Managing Partners and Top 100 Individual Lawyers. Vinayak has been recognized by Times as one of the “Most Influential Personalities in 2021 for Excellence in being Founder Counsel for Private Equity & Venture Capital in India. He has also been featured in India Business Law Journal’s A-List of India’s top lawyers for four consecutive years in 2020-2023 and recognized by Chambers and Partners APAC Rankings for his prowess in Venture Capital – India in 2021-2023.

Prior to founding VERTICES PARTNERS Vinayak served as a Partner in Economic Laws Practice, overseeing the Private Equity vertical. Prior to that at Amarchand & Mangaldas & Suresh A. Shroff & Co, Mumbai. He started his career in the Supreme Court with litigation and then with Rajinder Narain & Co, New Delhi.

Today, Vinayak Burman is celebrated for his unique blend of legal acumen and entrepreneurial savvy. Aptly dubbed “the founder’s best friend,” Vinayak possesses an innate understanding of startup needs, seamlessly integrating legal expertise with entrepreneurial insight to propel ventures forward. Beyond his legal prowess, Vinayak is a prolific content creator and influencer, leveraging his platform on YouTube through his impactful podcast “The Lifeboat” to uplift and empower aspiring entrepreneurs. Through this medium, he shares invaluable wisdom and inspiration, guiding them on their path to success. His other interests include moderating and speaking at various forums, mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs, occasional angel investing, motivational speaking, and life coaching. He also has a zealous passion for creative arts, theatre, sports, adventure and fitness.