Angel investors are usually experienced entrepreneurs who themselves have been through the same phase and the ones who understand what it takes to create a billion dollar company out of an Idea. With handsome amounts of money in their pockets and a will to trust others with their finances, these ‘Angels’ step in and provide the initial support and sometimes mentorship that helps startups successfully take over these crucial and challenging times.
As a part of our In Focus: Starting Up In India series, this time we bring to you comprehensive list of active angel investors in India.
Sunil Kalra
Educational Qualification: Graduated from University Of Texas at Austin in Marketing and International Trade(1984-1986)
Startups Invested In: TargetingMantra, Instamojo, CultureAlley, Aurality, AdPushup, Frrole, Mobilewalla, Druva, Jigsee, Innoveda,Airwoot, HashCube, Sapience, Wishberry, Crayon Data
Industries: Sector Agnostic
Sharad Sharma
Educational Qualification: Graduated from Delhi College Of Engineering in Electronic Engineering (1982-1986)
Startups Invested In: Frrole, Mobilewalla, HashCube, Druva Software, Kwench Library Solution, Vayavya Labs, Unbxd, Consure Medical, Aurus Network Infotech Pvt. Ltd
Industries: Consumer Internet, Mobile and SaaS
Rajan Anandan
Educational Qualification: MSc. in Manufacturing Systems Engineering From Stanford University(1991-1992) and BSc. from Massachusetts Institute Of Technology(1987-1991)
Startups Invested In: StepOut, Capillary Technologies, Sourceeasy, 24/7 Techies,TargetingMantra, Instamojo, CultureAlley, Social Cops,MissMalini.com, Socialblood.org, Mobilewalla, POPxo.com
Industries: Internet, Mobile and Saas based startups
Krishnan Ganesh
Educational Qualifications: Graduated from Delhi College of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering(1977-1982) and did Post graduation from IIM-Calcutta in Management(1983-1985)
Startups Invested In: Must See India, SilverPush, HackerEarth, Oximity, Overcart, Browntape, delyver.com, Onlineprasad.com.
Industries: Consumer Internet, Healthcare, Education and Tech Companies
Meena Ganesh
Educational Qualifications: Graduated from Women’s Christian College in Physics Hons.(1980-1983) and Post Graduated from IIM-Calcutta (1983-1985)
Startups Invested In: Must See India, SilverPush, HackerEarth, Oximity, Overcart, Browntape, delyver.com, onlineprasad.com.
Industries: Consumer Internet, Healthcare and SaaS
Ritesh Malik
Educational Qualifications: Did his MBBS from M.G.R. Medical University(2007-2012)
Startups Invested In: RHlvision, Mashinga, Asimov Robotics,SectorQube Technolabs, Bisko Labs, Inc42
Industries: Technology, Hardware
Nikunj Jain
Educational Qualifications: IIT-Delhi dropout in Textile Technology(2006-2010)
Startups Invested In: Gingr, Piquor, Agatsa, workouttrends.com, Inc42
Industries: Sector Agnostic
Anupam Mittal
Educational Qualifications: Graduated from Boston College(1994-1997).
Startups Invested In: Tushky.com, Olacabs, PrettySecrets, Sapience, Druva Software, Zepo, Peelworks, Taxspanner, Cafe Zoe, Interactive Avenues
Industries: Clean Technology, Consumer Internet, Mobile, Healthcare and SaaS
Kunal Bahl
Educational Qualifications: Graduated from Wharton School of Pennsylvania
Startups Invested In: Tripoto, Tiny Owl, Bewakoof, Gigstart, Olacabs, and Unicommerce
Industries: Ecommerce and related sectors
Sachin Bansal
Educational Qualifications: Graduated From IIT-Delhi in Computer Science(2000-2005)
Startups Invested In: Ather, TouchTalent, Roposo, NewsInShorts,MadRat Games, Spoonjoy
Industries: Technology
Naveen Tewari
Educational Qualifications: Graduated from I.I.T. Kanpur in Mechanical Engineering(1996-2000) and did his MBA from Harvard Business School in General Management(2003-2005)
Startups Invested In: tushky, moneysights, Mettl and LetsVenture
Industries: Internet and Mobile Businesses
Ravi Gururaj
Educational Qualifications: Graduated from University of Pennsylvania in Economics and Computer Science Engineering(1984-1989) and did his MBA from Harvard Business SChool(1998-1999)
Startups Invested In: GrexIt, Tookitaki, Socialblood.org, Graymatics, PrettySecrets, Gridcentric, Explara, Core Mobile, SyncUsUp, VMLogix, Aurus
Industries: Consumer Internet, Enterprise Software, Social Media, Cloud Computing and SaaS
Vijay Shekhar Sharma
Educational Qualifications: Graduated from Delhi College of Engineering in Electronics & Communications(1994-1998)
Startups Invested In: Sourceeasy, SilverPush, tushky.com, GrexIt, EduKart, Milaap Social Ventures, iimjobs,Dexetra, AirStream, Wishberg Inc, Signals
Industries: Sector Agnostic
Samir Bangara
Educational Qualifications: Graduated from University of Mumbai in Bachelor of Commerce and Finance (1993-1995)
Startups Invested In: tushky.com, Overcart, ZAPR, Pokkt, Playblazer, Thrill
Industries: Consumer Internet, Social Games and Development Platforms
Abhishek Rungta
Educational Qualifications: Graduated from St. Xavier’s College in Bachelor of Commerce(1996-1999) and did his post graduation from University of Bath in Multimedia Technology(1999-2000)
Startups Invested In: Plivo, iimjobs, Azoi Inc., iDubba, Secpanel, Shopo.in, Letsventure, Eduora, CapricornGifting, CarSingh
Industries: Consumer Internet, Enterprise Software, Digital Media, Advertising and SaaS
Pallav Nadhani
Educational Qualifications: Graduated from University of Calcutta in Bachelor of Commerce(2002-2005) and Post Graduated from University of Edinburgh in Computer Science(2007-2008)
Startups Invested In: Plivo, Azoi Inc., iDubba, Shopo.in, Eduora, CarSingh, CapricornGifting, Cropex, Eduora Technologies.
Industries: Consumer Internet, Enterprise Software, Cloud Computing and Ecommerce
Aloke Bajpai
Educational Qualifications: Graduated from IIT Kanpur in Electrical Engineering (1997-2001) and did his MBA from INSEAD (2004-2005)
Startups Invested In: Sourceeasy, SilverPush, HackerEarth, Overcart,Little Eye Labs,iimjobs, Azoi Inc., Autowale, PlayCez, BlueGape, Pokkt,Dogspot.in
Industries: Consumer Internet, Enterprise Software, Mobile and Ecommerce
Bhupen Shah
Educational Qualifications: Graduated from University of Michigan in Computer Engineering (1979-1981)
Startups Invested In: Sift, Doublie, Shoe Lovers, Giraffic, CultureAlley, Woxi Media,Whodini, PowWow, Hachi, Frrole, Vapore, Vuemix, Qikwell,Tydy,GoHachi.com, Snap-Networks
Industries: Invests in Online Startups
Zishaan Hayath
Educational Qualifications: Graduated from IIT Bombay (2000-2004)
Startups Invested In: Olacabs, AdPushup, Housing.com, SquadRun,Shopsense
Industries: Ecommerce, Travel, Mobile, Real Estate and Education
Manish Singhal
Educational Qualifications: Graduated from IIT Kanpur in Electrical Engineering (1988-1992)
Startups Invested In: AdPushup, Freshersworld, Apartment Adda, FlipClass, AdSpark, Frrole, Ecosenseworld, India College Search.
Industries: Education, Consumer Internet and Enterprise Software
Sanjay Mehta
Educational Qualifications: Graduated from Shah & Anchor in Electronics (1988-1993) and is an alumnus of Indian School of Business
Startups Invested In: OYO Rooms, PrettySecrets, Klip.in, Talview,Unbxd, OrangeScape, Consure Medical, FabAlley, EcoSense Sustainable Solutions, Poncho.in
Industries: Clean Technology, Consumer Internet, Enterprise Software and HealthCare
Indus Khaitan
Educational Qualifications: Graduated from Birla Institute of Technology in Computer Science(1992-1996)
Startups Invested In: bounce.io, CirroSecure, Interviewstreet,Sourceeasy, GrexIt, 99tests, Emo2, Practo, Sarga Eco-Fabrics, Phitesla
Industries: Mobile, Ecommerce, HealthCare, Information Technology and SaaS
Anirudh Damani
Educational Qualifications: Graduated from Austin College in Economics and Business Administration (2001-2005)
Startups Invested In: InVenture, OYO Rooms, Mobilewalla, Exotel, Rolocule Games, Klip.in, Paletly, Carveniche Technologies, Maximojo,purplle.com, NowFloats
Industries: Clean Technology, Consumer Internet, Enterprise Software and B2B
Vikas Taneja
Educational Qualifications: Did his MBA with Honours in Economics and Finance from University of Chicago and received his Bachelors from Stanford University in Computer Systems Engineering.
Startups Invested In: Rapportive, PubNub, Disconnect, Founders Co-op, Coderbuddy, 500 Startups, Modria, Mashery, Refinery29, Inside Social
Industries: Analytics, Social Media, Information Technology and Clean Technology
Ajeet Khurana
Educational Qualifications: Graduated from University of Mumbai in Computer Engineering(1987-1991) and did his MBA from University of Texas at Austin in Business(1991-1993)
Startups Invested In: Rolocule Games, ShepHertz, Avaz, Carveniche Technologies, Maximojo, United Mobile Apps, Karmic Lifesciences, Carve Niche Technologies Pvt. Ltd., PickMe eSolutions
Industries: Consumer Internet, Enterprise Software, Ecommerce and Education
Anand Ladsariya
Anand Ladsariya is the CEO of Everest Flavours Ltd. . He is also involved in various social activities. He is ex-Chairman of CHEMEXCIL, an export promotion organisation established by Ministry of Commerce. Being an active Angel Investor with both Mumbai Angels and Indian Angel Network, he has invested in over 35 startups till date and actively mentors and guides the promoters to reach the next level. He is also a part of the “Committee on Angel Investment and Early Stage Venture Capital” which is guided by the Vice Chairman of Planning Commission.
Educational Qualifications: Graduated from Bombay University and did his MBA from IIM, Ahmedabad.
Startups Invested In: Traffline, Exclusively.in, Aurality, Dexl, Speakwell, Framebench, Serial Innovation, Asiatic, Morpheus Tritya, Mobiquest, Algorhythm
Industries: Location Based Services, Customer Support Tools, Content Discovery and Web Design
Utsav Somani
Educational Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Information Systems Management from Singapore Management University and a Masters in Innovation & Entrepreneurship from ESADE Business School Barcelona.
Startups Invested In: Testbook, AdpushUp, Zippr, FabBag & Shephertz.
Industries: Consumer Internet, Robotics, Fin & Edu-tech, Pharma, FMCG & Hi-tech Manufacturing.
Steven Sule
Educational Qualifications: Graduated from Franklin & Marshall College in Finance(2000-2004) and did his post graduation from Cass Business School in Banking & International Finance(2010-2010)
Startups Invested In: AdPushup, Kwench Library Solution, POSist, Aureus Analytics
Industries: Clean Technology, Consumer Internet & Enterprise Software
Arun Venkatachalam
Educational Qualifications: Graduated from Lancaster University in Business Studies(2007-2010)
Startups Invested In: Zoom, AdPushup, POSist, Aureus Analytics,Yourbus, Ridgecrest Asia
Industries: Consumer Internet, Health Care, SaaS and Enterprise Software
Sandeep Goenka
Educational Qualifications: Graduated from NMIMS in Commerce(1994-1996) and also has an Engineering Degree from De Montfort University(1996-1998). He did his MBA from SP Jain Institute of Management in Entrepreneurial Studies.
Startups Invested In: Fab Bag, Wishberry, Aureus Analytics, POSist
Industries: Consumer Internet, Big Data and SaaS
Subhinder Khurana
Previously, he started marketRx India, before it was acquired by Cognizant in a $135Mn transaction in 2007. He served as VP at Cognizant for 4 years. Before joining the VC industry, he was the founder and CTO of EZPower systems, which was acquired in 1998 by Oracle.
Educational Qualifications: Graduated from IIT Delhi in Electrical Engineering(1983-1987) and did his MBA from A.B. Freeman School of Business(1987-1989)
Startups Invested In: He has advised/mentored several startups including Druva Software, JustMyNeighbour, Authbridge, and Power2SME. He was also managing investments for the first early stage fund in India, Infinity, which created companies like IndiaBulls, India Games and Avendus.
Industries: Consumer Internet
Ajay Lavakare
Educational Qualifications: Graduation from IIT Delhi in Civil Engineering(1983-1987) and has an MS from Stanford University in Structural Engineering(1987-1989)
Startups Invested In: InnovAccer
Industries: Big Data Analytics
Bhanu Chopra
Educational Qualifications: Has a double bachelors degree in Computer Science and Finance from Indiana University
Startups Invested In: Interview Master, HotelsAroundYou, Mozio
Industries: Travel Technology, Big Data Analytics and Cloud Computing
Girish Mathrubootham
Educational Qualifications: Did his Engineering in Electronics from Shanmugha Research Academy(1992-1996) and MBA from University of Madras in Marketing(1996-1998).
Startups Invested In: ChargeBee, Kaalibi Technologies, Turing Research, ShieldSquare and Advises Niche Video Media, NicheTrainings,germ.io, Flourish, Frilp
Industries: Consumer Internet, Enterprise Software and SaaS
Amit Somani
Educational Qualifications: Graduated from IIT Varanasi in Computer Science(1989-1993) Engineering and did his MS in Computer Science from University of Wisconsin(1993-1995)
Startups Invested In: Advises Phone Warrior Inc, Qikwell Technologies India, MindTickle, HotelTravel.com and Ixigo.com
Industries: Consumer Internet and Mobile Companies
Niraj Singh
Educational Qualifications: IIT Delhi Passout (2007)
Startups Invested In: ShaadiSaga, Tripoto, Grownout and others
Industries: Consumer Internet
Vivek Bihani
Educational Qualifications: Graduated from Birla Institute of Technology and Science in Chemical Engineering(1983-1987) and did his MBA from IIM-Bangalore in Business Management(1990-1992)
Startups Invested In: MyRefers, Nearify
Industries: Mobile
Ankur Warikoo
Ankur is the Head of Groupon India and an angel Investor in Internet and Technology Startups. He was also co-founder at Accentium Web (Gaadi.com SecondShaadi.com)
Educational Qualifications: MBA Graduate from the Indian School of Business and Master’s of Science from Michigan State University
Startups Invested In: Targeting Mantra, Limetray among others.
Industries: Internet and Technology Startups
This list is compiled on the basis of the details of the investments and investors that were publicly available ;
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