Sairee Chahal
Sairee Chahal is the Founding Partner at Appreciate Capital, a fund focused on backing women-led and purpose-driven businesses. She is also the founder of SHEROES, a women-only social network that has empowered millions through community, resources, and employment opportunities. With a deep commitment to inclusive entrepreneurship, Sairee brings decades of experience in startup building, investing, […]
Aparajit Bhandarkar
Aparajit Bhandarkar is a Partner at Varanium Capital Advisors Private Limited, an alternative investment fund focused on early and growth-stage technology ventures. With a background in financial markets and venture investing, Aparajit plays a key role in deal sourcing, portfolio management, and fund strategy. He actively supports startups across Fintech, SaaS, Consumer Internet, and Digital […]
Roy I Varghese
Roy I Varghese is the KAN Investor & Managing Partner at Roy Varghese Associates, where he brings a strategic blend of capital deployment, advisory, and founder mentorship. With a deep network and experience spanning sectors, Roy focuses on supporting high-potential startups and early-stage ventures. His role often includes helping companies with fundraising, go-to-market strategy, and […]
Jay Krishnan
Jay Krishnan is a seasoned entrepreneur and venture capital partner at Beyond Next Ventures, a firm focused on supporting deep tech and science-based startups, particularly in healthcare, agriculture, and industrial innovation. Previously the CEO of T-Hub (India’s leading startup incubator), Jay brings a unique blend of startup operational leadership and investment expertise. At Beyond Next […]
Ankita Vashistha
Ankita Vashistha is the Founder & Managing Partner at Arise Ventures, a pioneering investment platform focused on women-led and impact-driven startups. She is a globally recognized investor and entrepreneur with a strong background in venture capital, gender-lens investing, and innovation. Ankita actively champions diversity in tech and has led investments across healthtech, fintech, consumer tech, […]
Gautam Pai
Gautam Pai is the CEO of Awfficacy Capital, a strategic investment firm focused on funding high-impact ventures across multiple sectors. With a background in entrepreneurship, capital markets, and innovation strategy, Gautam leads Awfficacy Capital’s mission to empower transformative startups with not just capital, but also operational support and market access. He actively engages with early […]
Laura Raggl
Laura Raggl is the Managing Partner at ROI Ventures, where she leads early-stage investments with a strong focus on scalable, innovative startups. With a background in finance and venture strategy, she plays a key role in supporting founders through strategic guidance, capital allocation, and long-term growth planning. Laura is known for her hands-on involvement with […]
Anurag Ramdasan
Anurag Ramdasan is a Partner at 3one4 Capital, one of India’s leading early-stage venture capital firms. Known for his sharp investment acumen and technical expertise, Anurag leads investments across consumer internet, fintech, SaaS, and frontier technologies. He is actively involved in building scalable startups from the ground up and works closely with founders on product, […]
Amal Dev
Amal Dev is a seasoned technologist and recognized Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional), known for his contributions to the developer ecosystem and technology education. Through his platform Tech Repository, Amal actively shares insights, tutorials, and thought leadership on emerging technologies. He is a strong advocate for open-source innovation, developer communities, and modern software architecture, with […]