India’s startup ecosystem is entering a defining decade—one driven not just by visionary founders and bold VCs, but by a powerful new force reshaping early-stage innovation: emerging angel investors. These operators, technologists, marketers, and seasoned corporate leaders are backing young companies with far more than capital; they bring hard-earned expertise, global exposure, deep networks, and hands-on guidance. Their sharp instinct for identifying potential, coupled with a willingness to bet early, is helping build the next wave of breakout ventures across tech, consumer, fintech, and beyond. Rising Stars: 100 Emerging Angel Investors Powering India’s Startup Growth celebrates these high-impact individuals who are quietly but decisively accelerating India’s progress toward becoming one of the world’s most vibrant entrepreneurial hubs.
Ajay Jain: CA Ajay Jain, National Director at Venture Catalysts and Partner at Beam (the fintech-focused fund backed by Venture Catalysts), is one of India’s most active emerging angel investors. With over 50+ portfolio companies including Vedantu, Chingari, BluSmart, Magenta, Financepeer, Biddano, and Zypp Electric, he has backed some of the country’s fastest-growing startups. More than 25 of his investments have seen successful uprounds or exits, cementing his reputation as a sharp early-stage picker. A community leader and avid sportsperson, Ajay balances his investing career with deep involvement in Rotary and JITO, and a lifelong passion for cricket and badminton.
AJAY KARMAKAR: With three decades of rich experience in IT delivery, Ajay Karmakar has transitioned from corporate leadership to full-time entrepreneurship and angel investing. As the Founder and Managing Director of a stealth-mode startup, he now channels his deep operational expertise into mentoring early-stage founders and backing high-potential ventures. His approach blends strategic insight with hands-on guidance, making him a valuable ally for young entrepreneurs. Ajay represents a new wave of seasoned professionals turning investors, powering India’s next phase of startup growth.
Akshay Ghulati: Akshay Ghulati, Co-founder of Shiprocket, is one of the key forces behind India’s largest D2C logistics platform empowering millions of SMEs. With ShiprocketX, he is now taking Indian brands global by simplifying cross-border shipping. Backed by rich operating experience across India, the Middle East, and the UK, Akshay brings sharp execution, scale thinking, and global market expertise to the companies he backs.
Akshay Maheshwari: An entrepreneur and mentor turned angel investor, Akshay Maheshwari actively supports transformative startups across sectors. With rich experience in building ventures from the ground up, he offers founders more than capital—providing guidance, networks, and operational expertise. His investment approach is rooted in championing innovative ideas and first-principle problem solvers.
Ambarish Kenghe: Ambarish Kenghe blends deep product-and-tech expertise with a growing role as a startup backer. A former senior leader at major firms such as Google India (where he scaled UPI-payments via Google Pay) and Myntra, he now serves as Group CEO of Angel One and has quietly made angel-investments in early-stage ventures including Arbo, Skillr, Invact and Bellora. With his hands-on product background and growing portfolio, Kenghe is emerging as a thoughtful backer who brings more than just capital—he brings operational insight and market experience to India’s startup ecosystem.
Amit Lakhotia: A seasoned internet-tech operator, Amit Lakhotia brings over eight years of leadership experience across India’s most successful digital businesses, including MakeMyTrip and Paytm, where he helped build multi-billion-dollar ventures from the ground up. With deep expertise in scaling online marketplaces, product strategy, consumer insights, and P&L management, Amit now channels his operational excellence into angel investing. His sharp understanding of distribution, alliances, and data-driven growth makes him a strategic partner for early-stage founders.
Amit Ranjan: Amit Ranjan is one of India’s most respected tech entrepreneurs and digital public infrastructure architects. From co-founding SlideShare—acquired by LinkedIn—to leading the design of India’s DigiLocker platform, his work has shaped global internet culture and national digital systems. As an angel investor and mentor, he supports early-stage startups while championing open innovation and knowledge sharing across India’s tech ecosystem.
Ammin Rajqotwala: With over 36 years of global entrepreneurial experience, Ammin Rajqotwala has built high-impact businesses across hospitality, facility management, healthcare, and edtech. A pioneering founder since 1989, he has consistently scaled ventures that combine sustainability with strong operational discipline. His diversified portfolio—from Appletree International to EdSanta—reflects his vision for solving real-world problems through innovation and people-first leadership. Today, he brings this cross-industry expertise into angel investing, backing founders creating future-ready businesses.
Aniketh Jain: A seasoned entrepreneur turned angel investor, Aniketh Jain bootstrapped Solutions Infini—later rebranded as Kaleyra—into a multi-million-dollar global communications company that eventually listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Now building Fyno, a next-gen communications middleware, he brings deep product and scale expertise to the startups he backs. Aniketh is also a passionate marathoner and aspiring Ironman athlete, known for his discipline and long-term thinking. A frequent speaker at global forums, he inspires young founders to innovate boldly and contribute meaningfully to India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Ankit Chona: A third-generation food entrepreneur, Ankit Chona brings 16+ years of deep operational expertise from building some of Gujarat’s most iconic F&B brands, including HOCCO Ice-Creams, HOCCO Eatery, 1944 The Hocco Kitchen, and Huber & Holly. With a keen understanding of consumer behaviour and brand building, he has scaled over 60 stores across formats. His latest venture, Phab, reflects his passion for health and wellness, rooted in his own fitness journey. Recognized nationally with awards such as FHRAI’s ‘Restaurateur of the Year,’ Chona is now channeling his entrepreneurial acumen into India’s startup ecosystem as an emerging angel investor.
Anmol Mittal: Anmol Mittal represents the new wave of young, sharp Indian angel investors identifying high-potential early-stage founders. With a growing portfolio and a hands-on approach, he supports startups across technology and consumer sectors. Anmol is known for his analytical mindset and long-term conviction in India’s innovation story, making him a rising name among India’s next-gen investors.
Anupam Dhanuka: A serial entrepreneur and product visionary, Anupam Dhanuka has built and scaled consumer technology ventures from the ground up. He co-founded Kiddopia with just $2,000 in seed capital, transforming it into a $30 million ARR edutainment platform without external funding. The company’s eventual acquisition by Nazara Technologies at over $75 million underscores his execution prowess. Today, Anupam is building his next venture while actively mentoring and investing in early-stage founders, making him one of India’s most promising emerging angel investors.
Aravind Maddireddy: Aravind Maddireddy, an IIT-IIM alumnus turned entrepreneur-investor — is quietly emerging as one of India’s most intriguing angels. Having co-founded D2C footwear brand Rapawalk, he brings hands-on founder gravitas to his investment bets. Since starting his journey in the startup ecosystem around 2015, he has been backing early-stage ventures with a founder-first mindset and a strong product bias. With this dual lens of operator and investor, Maddireddy is well-positioned to support the next wave of Indian founders in turning ideas into scalable brands.
Archana Aggarwal: Archana Aggarwal is a respected marketing leader and angel investor with decades of experience across FMCG, telecom, and global consumer brands. With deep expertise in integrated media, digital transformation, and consumer behavior, she helps startups craft powerful, future-ready brand strategies. A trendspotter and early adopter, Archana brings unmatched marketing wisdom to the founders she backs.
ASHISH DEVGON: With over 25 years of multifaceted leadership across telecom, travel, wealth management, and wellness, Ashish Devgon brings a rare 360-degree perspective to the world of angel investing. A seasoned strategist known for building businesses from the ground up, he has led cross-functional teams, driven market expansion, and delivered consistent top- and bottom-line growth. His sharp understanding of foreign exchange, remittance, and hospitality markets adds depth to his investment lens. Backed by elite credentials from IIM Kozhikode and IIM Kolkata, Ashish stands out as a dynamic, analytical, and relationship-driven angel investor shaping India’s next wave of high-potential startups.
Dilipkumar Khandelwal: Dilipkumar Khandelwal is a global tech leader who has held top roles at Deutsche Bank and SAP before joining Celonis as Chief Customer Officer. A founder of Plaksha University and a longtime advisor to India’s tech and education institutions, he is deeply embedded in India’s innovation culture. With investments in 70+ early-stage companies, Dilip brings strategic depth and global leadership experience to the founders he backs.
Haresh Chawla: Haresh Chawla is a seasoned investment and operating executive whose career spans leadership across media, entertainment and financial services. As Partner at top Indian private equity firm True North (formerly IVFA), he brings deep experience in scaling content-driven businesses and value creation. With a strong track-record in transaction structuring and strategic oversight, Haresh supports early-stage founders with the discipline and resources of institutional capital. His keen sense for growth-phase opportunities positions him among India’s emerging angel investors powering the startup ecosystem.
Harikumar Subramonia Iyyer: Harikumar Subramonia Iyyer brings over 25 years of experience across e-learning, publishing, education, and IT services, including 12 years as an entrepreneur. With a talent for spotting technology disruptions early, he has built multiple successful B2B and B2C ventures across India, the UK, and North America. As an angel investor, he focuses on learning-focused startups, offering deep expertise in marketing, sales, and profit-center management.
Harish (S Harish) Shankarappa: A seasoned technology leader turned angel investor, Harish Shankarappa brings over two decades of global IT expertise to India’s early-stage ecosystem. As a co-founder across seed to growth-stage B2B tech startups, he pairs strategic vision with deep operational insight. His rich experience spans the USA, Singapore, Australia, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, giving him a global lens on scaling enterprises. With domain knowledge across banking, insurance, healthcare, telecom, and more, Harish is recognized for his solution-oriented leadership and ability to build high-trust, high-performance teams—now fueling his role as a rising force in India’s startup landscape.
Hemesh Singh: Hemesh Singh, celebrated as a tech visionary and co-founder of unicorn-scale ventures, combines his strong engineering roots with product excellence. His insights into technology, scalability, and user-centric design make him a valuable mentor for new-age startups. As an angel investor, Hemesh brings strategic clarity, technical depth, and first-hand hypergrowth experience to founders.
Himanshu Jain: Himanshu Jain is a relationship-driven entrepreneur whose global business experience shapes his investment ethos. Known for his belief in trust, transparency, and teamwork, he brings strong operational and leadership insights to founders. His journey, built on grit and long hours, reflects his commitment to shaping sustainable and scalable businesses.
Himanshu Kaushik: Himanshu Kaushik, Director at Rifcare Tech, is a dynamic tech innovator and multi-sector investor with a strong focus on digital, influencer, and crypto-driven businesses. His strategic mentorship helps startups scale with clarity, structure, and market relevance. Beyond technology, his creative pursuits reflect a unique blend of analytical thinking and cultural storytelling—making him a distinctive voice among emerging angel investors.
Ishan Singh: Entrepreneur, investor, and advisor, Ishan Singh has built, scaled, and exited ventures across tech, consumer, and fintech over two decades. Today, he leads Vidyut International while managing a substantial NCR real estate portfolio and mentoring founders. With 11+ investments, 9 follow-on rounds, and 6 successful exits, he brings unmatched strategic clarity to early-stage companies. His hands-on involvement—from GTM to product to fundraising—has helped brands like Sirona and University Living scale to ₹100 crore+ revenues.
Kapil Chadha: After a 25-year career in insurance, Kapil Chadha turned to entrepreneurship and now leads Radpics AI—an innovative HealthTech venture transforming diagnostics and healthcare access. His work tackles critical gaps in medical imaging, remote care, and AI-driven clinical decision-making. Passionate about technology with purpose, he brings a powerful blend of industry insight and mission-driven innovation to angel investing, supporting startups building smarter, more equitable healthcare solutions.
Karan Ahuja: Entrepreneur and investor Karan Ahuja brings a rare mix of operational depth, cross-sector experience, and strategic investing across ecommerce, manufacturing, pharma, and blockchain. As founder of Indian Barcode House and co-founder of Tykhe Block Ventures, he supports startups with hands-on guidance and sharp decision-making acumen. His poker-honed clarity under pressure makes him a standout strategist in India’s angel ecosystem.
Kavit Sutariya: Recognised as one of India’s most prolific super angels, Kavit Sutariya has invested in 70+ startups over the past decade. His portfolio spans SaaS, fintech, consumer tech, healthcare, mobility, deep tech, and D2C, giving him a panoramic view of India’s innovation landscape. Known for identifying high-potential founders early, Kavit brings strategic depth and unwavering founder support. His ability to spot trends and back bold ideas makes him a standout force in the startup ecosystem.
Krishna Jhunjhunwala: Based in Mumbai, Krishna Jhunjhunwala is a dynamic angel investor and advisor who has quietly backed a string of early-stage Indian startups since around 2014. With a focus spanning apps, data analytics, transportation and logistics, he brings hands-on support and strategic guidance alongside capital. His willingness to roll up his sleeves with founders and navigate the evolving Indian ecosystem makes him one of the rising stars empowering India’s next-wave innovation economy.
Kunwar Asheesh Saxena: Kunwar Asheesh Saxena is a seasoned digital transformation leader and Fractional CTO with over 25 years of global experience shaping high-scale, tech-driven businesses. As Co-founder & CTO of RedDoorz, he helped build APAC’s leading budget hospitality platform, scaling it to millions of users and transactions. His career spans pivotal technology leadership roles at MakeMyTrip, Lastminute.com, Zuji, and top enterprises across the UK, Japan, and the Middle East. Today, he advises boards and growth-stage startups on cloud, AI, and digital strategy, making him a sought-after angel investor focused on innovation-led, scalable ventures.
Lalit Wadhwa: An early-stage startup advisor and strategic investor, Lalit Wadhwa supports founders shaping the future across healthcare, D2C, digital learning, travel, and consumer tech. His portfolio spans innovative ventures like 4Basecare, PeeSafe, Redcliffe, Deyor Camps, Skin Elements, Knimbus, and Primebook. Lalit is known for his sharp operational insight and hands-on approach to helping startups scale. His investment thesis revolves around backing mission-driven founders building high-impact businesses.
Laxmi Datt Sharma: Founder of Shoogloo Group, Laxmi Datt Sharma is a pioneer in digital and performance marketing with a footprint across APAC and MEA. Over 17+ years, he has built ROI-focused platforms spanning affiliate marketing, coupons, cashback, cybersecurity, and mobile media. A committed entrepreneur and startup backer, he has helped launch and scale several digital ventures worldwide. His focus remains on driving innovation that powers the next phase of the global digital economy.
Mahir Bhandari: Operating at the intersection of business, foreign policy, and social impact, Mahir Bhandari brings a unique strategic lens to early-stage investing. He backs promising founders across sectors while contributing hands-on insights in value creation, market dynamics, and ecosystem building. Mahir’s strength lies in managing contradictions, solving complex problems, and enabling startups to scale with purpose. His multidisciplinary background makes him one of the most distinct emerging angels in India.
Manan Maheshwari: Manan Maheshwari brings a strong analytical and innovation-driven approach to product development and financial services. With experience across new business development, credit cards, customer experience, and strategy, he is skilled at building consumer-centric products. His curiosity for future tech and payments fuels his investment thesis, making him a promising young angel investor with a product-first lens.
Manikkan S.: With deep experience in M&A, privatization, capital markets, and investment management, Manikkan S. is emerging as a strategic voice in India’s angel investment landscape. His domain expertise spans infrastructure, aviation, materials, and consumer tech. Known for his analytical rigor, he supports startups operating in high-growth and capital-intensive sectors, helping them scale with clarity and discipline.
Meghna Agarwal: Meghna Agarwal is the co-founder of IndiQube, one of India’s fastest-growing flex workspace ventures enabling startups and enterprises to scale seamlessly. With a keen understanding of real estate, operations, and new-age workspace dynamics, she has built a model that supports growth-stage companies nationwide. Meghna actively engages with early-stage founders, bringing her operational insights and people-first leadership approach to help them scale sustainably.
Miten Sampat: Miten Sampat is a technologist and product thinker who has played influential roles across India’s digital ecosystem. Known for his “perpetual beta” mindset, he experiments continuously with emerging tech, product architecture, and startup models. As an angel investor, he supports innovative early-stage companies and brings a unique blend of engineering depth and strategic insight.
Murali K Yelugoti: Murali K. Yelugoti is steering Roxrow Technologies with a sharp strategic vision, blending leadership with deep expertise in AI-driven innovation. With a strong foundation in business analysis and customer relationship management, he brings a keen eye for identifying high-potential ventures. As an active angel investor, he supports emerging founders at the intersection of technology and entrepreneurship. Murali’s focus remains on enabling meaningful innovation and nurturing early-stage growth.
Navin Parwal: Navin Parwal is a Bengaluru-based entrepreneur-turned-angel investor whose career spans leadership roles in brand and creative at companies including Urban Ladder, WeWork India and Uber India, before co-founding the D2C lifestyle brand Mokobara. As an angel investor, he focuses on early-stage bets in AI/ML, manufacturing, lifestyle and community sectors. With his dual lens of brand builder and investor, Parwal is championing India’s next-gen startups by backing founders who combine creative ambition with execution grit.
Oliver Fernandes: Based in Mumbai, Oliver Fernandes brings his roots in capital markets and finance into India’s early-stage startup arena, supporting founders as an active angel investor. With a career that spans strategic financial roles and self-employment, he has quietly positioned himself as a bridge between traditional capital markets discipline and the agile spirit of India’s startup ecosystem. Fernandes leverages his background to evaluate and back emerging ventures—bringing rigour in governance alongside a willingness to take startup risks. His contribution lies in quietly backing promising founders and helping translate institutional thinking into startup-first sensibilities.
PK Sambamoorthy: A seasoned financial strategist, PK Sambamoorthy brings over 30 years of expertise across finance, legal, valuation, and corporate advisory. As a member of Indian Angel Network and IP Ventures, he mentors and funds early-stage ventures with strong structural and financial discipline. A former Best CFO Award nominee, he plays an influential role in guiding startups on strategy, governance, and sustainable growth.
Priyanka Chawla: Priyanka Chawla is a seasoned retail and ecommerce specialist with over two decades of experience in brand building, product strategy, and business development. Known as a change catalyst, she has shaped consumer-focused growth journeys and delivered strong topline and bottom-line performance for leading brands like Biba. Her strategic acumen, design-led thinking, and deep understanding of Indian consumer behaviour fuel her investing lens, making her a rising angel investor championing high-impact retail and consumer startups.
Promila Kapoor: With over 30 years of experience in the insurance sector, Promila Kapoor has seamlessly transitioned into one of India’s promising early-stage angel investors. Actively backing startups since 2019, she brings deep industry insight, sharp business judgement, and a nurturing mentorship approach to every venture she supports. Her portfolio now spans 10+ tech startups across HR-tech, sports-tech, agri-tech, and social commerce. Known for championing passionate founders, Promila continues to be a trusted guide for entrepreneurs building the next generation of impactful companies.
Rajesh Kumar: Rajesh Kumar is a seasoned taxation and corporate law expert who has leveraged his deep domain expertise—from tax administrator to consultant, advocate and researcher-writer—to support India’s fast-growing startup ecosystem. Author of the authoritative Law of Goods & Services Tax, he brings a rare blend of legal acumen and practical insight into GST, income tax, customs and international taxation. With his knack for simplifying complex regulation and his network across advisory, audit and policy circles, Rajesh is stepping into angel investing—supporting early-stage ventures navigating the regulatory and fiscal labyrinth.
Rajesh Nair: Rajesh Nair is a dynamic business leader known for driving strategic growth, innovation, and operational excellence across sectors. With a strong background in leadership development, transformation consulting, and talent strategy, he brings a sharp eye for scalable business models and high-potential founders. His deep understanding of organizational behaviour and people-centric growth makes him a valuable angel investor shaping India’s next wave of startups.
Rakesh Bijgaonkar: A marketing veteran with 35+ years of experience, Rakesh Bijgaonkar channels his extensive industry understanding into supporting early-stage startups. His expertise spans brand building, customer engagement, and market expansion, making him a valuable ally for founders navigating competitive landscapes. As an angel investor, he champions ventures with strong storytelling and scalable market potential.
Sandhya Subramanyam: Armed with 15+ years across consulting, operations, M&A, business development, and angel investing, Sandhya Subramanyam brings a rare breadth of strategic experience to the startup ecosystem. She is known for partnering with founders to drive innovation, strengthen business models, and build long-term organizational value. As an advisor and angel investor, she blends operational insight with a collaborative leadership approach.
Sangeet Hemant Kumar: With over three decades across branding, marketing, investment banking, and real estate, Sangeet Hemant Kumar is redefining the role of channel partners in India’s property ecosystem. After years of being labeled a “broker” despite leading major transactions, he set out to challenge industry perceptions and bring transparency, innovation, and growth capital to early-stage real estate projects. Through SHK Global Ventures, he now advises developers, facilitates capital raises, and forges strategic partnerships that reshape the sector. An entrepreneur at heart, he is on a mission to elevate India’s real estate landscape.
Sanjay Arora: With nearly three decades in sales, marketing, and business strategy—including 14 years in senior leadership—Sanjay Arora brings deep commercial insight to his angel investments. His global exposure and strong academic grounding in engineering and marketing make him a trusted mentor for growth-stage founders. Sanjay backs promising entrepreneurs with strategic clarity and market-focused guidance.
Sanjay Guha: With 35+ years of global leadership across consumer goods, Sanjay Guha blends corporate wisdom with a passion for nurturing startups in India and the UK. His deep understanding of markets, brands, and growth dynamics enables him to guide founders with practical, high-impact insights. As an angel investor, he brings both mentorship and a global perspective to early-stage ventures.
Sanjay Tripathy: Sanjay Tripathy is a decorated marketer turned fintech entrepreneur, now leading BRISKPE’s mission to simplify cross-border payments for MSMEs. With three decades across FMCG, telecom, BFSI, and digital strategy, he brings unmatched expertise in scaling consumer and financial brands. As an angel investor and startup mentor, he has supported 20+ ventures and guided 30+ founders on strategy, product, and go-to-market excellence.
Sanjeev Kakar: A veteran entrepreneur and investor, Sanjeev Kakar brings deep domain expertise in reverse logistics, electronics repair, and tech-driven services. With 150+ investments, 15 exits, and stellar portfolio returns, he is known for his sharp eye for scalable ventures. His rich experience in building high-velocity businesses and advising on strategy, scaling, and value creation makes him a powerful force in India’s angel investing landscape.
Shashi Munjal: Shashi Munjal is an active angel investor with early-stage backing via Inflection Point Ventures (IPV) since 2019. A veteran leader in the alumni ecosystem — serving as Co-Chairman of Pan‑IIT Alumni Association and a former President of the IIT Delhi Alumni Association — he blends institutional networking with startup grit. With a firm eye on India’s growth phase, Munjal mentors and funds disruptive founders at the intersection of technology and innovation, making him a notable fuel-injector in the nation’s startup engine.
Shobhit Bhansali: Shobhit Bhansali, formerly of The Carlyle Group and Warburg Pincus — brings a sharp private-equity lens to early-stage investing. Now operating as an equity fund manager and active angel investor in India, he backs tech-enabled founders with ambition and scale potential. His dual strength of deal-making discipline and startup energy gives him rare credibility on both sides of the table. In the fast-evolving Indian startup ecosystem, he is emerging as a quietly influential under-the-radar backer.
Sidharth Rao: A pioneer of India’s internet industry since 1998, Sidharth Rao has built several successful digital ventures and mentored many more. Known for his candid entrepreneurial journey with wins and failures alike, he embodies the spirit of India’s evolving startup culture. As an angel investor, he backs bold founders and disruptive business ideas, drawing from two decades of building internet-first companies.
Sony Joy: Sony Joy, the driving force behind Enterprise Solutions & FinTech at Truecaller, is an entrepreneur-turned-investor with strong roots in India’s fintech and telecom innovation. Having founded and scaled Chillr and MOBME, he brings a sharp understanding of product-market fit, user trust, and digital ecosystems. His investments reflect a commitment to backing ventures pushing the boundaries of technology, payments, and digital communication.
Soumya Mishra: A seasoned entrepreneur-turned-angel, Soumya Mishra brings the rare combination of founder grit and investor insight to the Indian startup ecosystem. With three entrepreneurial ventures under her belt and a core role as Co-Founder and investor at WI Ventures and Wealthylancer, she is now backing early-stage founders across consumer and tech verticals. A graduate of IIM-Calcutta, Mishra has turned her hands-on operational experience into a thoughtful early-stage investment practice. Her focus on mentorship and scalable ideas positions her as one of India’s rising stars in angel investing.
Sowmya (B) Keshava: Sowmya Keshava is a dynamic angel investor and the founder of Nilah Advisors, a boutique advisory firm shaping global–India investment connectivity. With two decades of leadership across marketing, accelerators, and venture consulting, she has played a pivotal role in nurturing early-stage startups. As India Partner for a South Korean VC firm, she leads growth-stage investments into the country. Through initiatives like the IMPART Summit, she actively enables global investor access to India’s emerging innovation landscape.
Sri Myneni: With over three decades of global experience across technology, M&A, and product innovation, Sri Myneni is emerging as one of India’s most strategic angel investors. A founder turned investor, he has built and scaled global companies like Knoah Solutions and KnoahSoft, both of which saw successful acquisitions. Myneni brings deep expertise in SaaS, cross-border scaling, GTM readiness, and product-market alignment—helping startups anticipate trends and unlock global opportunities. Known for his “think global, act local” ethos, he continues to shape India’s tech ecosystem with sharp foresight, operational insight, and high-impact mentorship.
Srini Koppolu:A veteran technology leader and prolific innovator, Srini Koppolu spent 21 years at Microsoft, helping build Windows and Office and later founding the Microsoft India Development Center, which he grew into the company’s largest product hub outside the U.S. With over 20 global patents and a track record of building high-impact teams, he transitioned into angel investing in 2010 after an early bet on MedPlus—now a 4,000-store pharmacy giant and a successful IPO story. He co-founded and served as the first President of the Hyderabad Angel Network, shaping the early-stage ecosystem in the region. Beyond startups, he actively mentors nonprofits and contributes to social impact initiatives through DigitalEquity, Youth4Jobs, and Social Venture Partners.
Srinivas Kottamasu: A seasoned global IT services leader turned early-stage investor, Srinivas Kottamasu brings deep expertise in digital infrastructure, cloud technologies, Industry 4.0, and cybersecurity to India’s startup ecosystem. As the former CEO of a digital ER&D company, he has driven smart manufacturing innovations and scaled service lines to $300M at Mindtree, where he also served as CISO and DPO. With a proven track record of leading high-growth, high-margin business units at Mindtree and Wipro, Srinivas now channels his experience into backing technology and tech-enabled startups. His strategic insights and operational depth make him one of the most impactful emerging angel investors to watch.
Sudama Dash: With over a decade of experience across application design, development, R&D, and business strategy, Sudama Dash brings a strong technical and strategic lens to angel investing. His corporate background empowers him to evaluate product-led startups with precision. Known for supporting early innovations, he contributes to founders with a blend of technical depth and market understanding.
Sujeet Kumar: Sujeet Kumar is a seasoned operator-turned-investor with strong expertise in scaling technology-led businesses. Known for his sharp understanding of product, operations, and consumer internet, he brings hands-on mentorship to founders. His investment approach reflects discipline, deep market intuition, and a commitment to backing high-potential early-stage teams.
Sumit Sinha: Founder & CEO of Scaleswift, Sumit Sinha has built a million-dollar merchandise business while simultaneously emerging as a sharp public market and angel investor. With 10+ years navigating financial markets, he brings strong analytical instincts to evaluating high-potential startups. Passionate about backing moonshot ideas, Sumit focuses on entrepreneurs reshaping industries through technology and innovation. He remains committed to fostering collaboration and long-term impact.
Swathi Mohan: Swathi Mohan is an emerging angel investor backing early-stage founders across consumer, tech, and digital-first categories. With a strong background in marketing, brand-building, and digital business leadership, she helps startups shape narratives and scale demand. Swathi’s keen understanding of consumers and storytelling makes her a valuable mentor to new-age founders.
Sweta Aggarwal: Sweta Aggarwal is a dynamic angel investor with seven years of hands-on investing experience, backing new-age consumer brands and brand enablers redefining customer experience through innovation, marketing, and distribution. Her portfolio includes high-growth names such as Licious, Bewakoof, Box8, Mcaffeine, White Owl, Clover, Nat Habit, and The Bread Company. With a strong foundation in building companies from the ground up, she partners with founders driven to create enduring, category-leading enterprises. Sweta brings a blend of strategic insight and operational experience, making her a rising force in India’s consumer-first startup ecosystem.
Utkarsh Singh: Utkarsh Singh stands out among India’s fast-rising angel investors, deploying capital and mentorship to early-stage startups reshaping sectors across the economy. With a keen eye for disruptive business models, Utkarsh actively partners with visionary founders, providing not just funding but operational insight and strategic guidance. His investment creed blends a strong belief in founder grit with a disciplined approach to scaling ventures—making him a valued ally in India’s startup ecosystem.
Vaibhav Singh: Vaibhav Singh, Founder of UrbanSky Media, is a new-age marketer reshaping brand storytelling through innovative digital strategies. With a strong passion for elevating brands, he helps businesses unlock growth through creativity and data. As an emerging angel investor, Vaibhav backs founders with sharp marketing insight and a future-ready approach to brand building.
Vikash Chowdhury: A serial entrepreneur across HR and construction, Vikash Chowdhury has evolved into a dynamic angel investor backing disruptive, high-impact ideas. His portfolio spans bold ventures such as Sirona Hygiene, BookMyBai, Team Indus, and Aisle, reflecting his appetite for innovation across diverse sectors. With hands-on experience building companies, he brings practical insight and strategic mentorship. Vikash continues to seek passionate founders working on greenfield opportunities.
Vikram Labhe: A technology leader turned founder, Vikram Labhe has experienced three peaks—tech innovation, building large R&D centers, and scaling a startup to a $5.6B valuation. Today, he leads Melooha, an AI-powered personalised astrology platform blending ancient science with modern technology. His background spans patents, global leadership roles, and high-growth journeys, making him a high-impact angel investor. Vikram backs founders with empathy, clarity, and deep operational wisdom.
Vikram Upadhyaya: A Japan–India business catalyst, Vikram Upadhyaya brings a rare blend of global corporate strategy, new-market entry expertise, and startup mentorship. Known for building “winning teams” and turning around ventures, he has been instrumental in enabling cross-border innovation and economic collaboration. With deep experience in Japanese project offshoring and internet business modelling, Vikram continues to empower high-growth startups. His vision-driven leadership makes him a standout force in Asia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Vinod Kumar S.: A dynamic angel investor and operator, Vinod Kumar S. brings a strong background in building and scaling digital ventures. With a career that reflects resilience, innovation, and strategic foresight, he supports early-stage founders with capital, mentorship, and deep executional expertise. His LinkedIn presence highlights his commitment to nurturing emerging entrepreneurs and contributing to India’s growing tech ecosystem.
Yogesh Kabra: Yogesh Kabra, founder of the men’s innerwear and athleisure brand XYXX Apparels, brings his entrepreneurial flair to India’s angel-investing ecosystem. Since stepping into angel investing in recent years, he has leveraged his product and brand-building experience to back early-stage consumer and lifestyle startups with conviction. His track record includes participation in rounds for high-growth D2C brands, reflecting a deep belief in home-grown consumer innovation. As he continues to deploy capital and mentor founders, Yogesh is increasingly recognised as one of the emerging angels helping fuel India’s next wave of startup momentum.
Conclusion:
As India cements its place as one of the world’s fastest-growing startup hubs, the role of emerging angel investors has never been more pivotal. These rising leaders are not only catalyzing early-stage innovation but also shaping a culture of mentorship, resilience, and long-term value creation. Their contributions—often behind the scenes—are powering breakthroughs across industries and enabling founders to dream bigger, move faster, and build stronger. As we look ahead, one thing is clear: the next generation of India’s iconic companies will be built in partnership with the visionary angels featured in this list. Their belief today is laying the foundation for the unicorns, market leaders, and global disruptors of tomorrow.