Mrs Lavanya Raja

Entrepreneur | Investor | Financial Services Professional

Lavanya Raja is a London-based financial services professional, entrepreneur and investor with a strong interest in UK–India economic relations, financial markets and cross-border collaboration.

She previously founded and successfully exited a technology business with operations spanning India, the Middle East and Africa, before relocating to the UK to pursue the next phase of her professional career.

Lavanya actively participates in policy dialogues, industry roundtables and strategic forums involving institutions such as the City of London, London Stock Exchange, Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA), UK Department for Business and Trade, and British and Indian diplomatic missions.

Her engagements extend to leading academic institutions, including London Business School and the London School of Economics, as well as parliamentary discussions at the House of Commons and House of Lords.

She holds a Master’s in Finance from London Business School and a Bachelor of Technology from the National Institute of Technology, India.

Passionate about strengthening UK–India ties, Lavanya is committed to advancing the Indian diaspora’s professional networks, representation and opportunities, while fostering meaningful connections across business, policy and academia.