Top Angel Investors Backing Early Stage Founders
The Ultimate List of India’s Top Angel Investors & Their Pitch Playbooks (2025)
In the 2025 funding landscape, capital is abundant, but smart capital is scarce. For early-stage founders, the difference between a pass and a term sheet often isn't the idea, it's the alignment. This curated dossier moves beyond generic VC databases to identify India's most high-value Operator-Angels, veterans who have built unicorns, exited businesses, and are now actively deploying capital to find the next big thing. Whether you are building in DeepTech, D2C, or SaaS, this list is your roadmap to finding an investor who brings not just a cheque, but the operational playbook you need to scale.
The Angel Investor Database:
Angel Name | Stages they Invest | Typical Check size | Startups they have backed | Target Sectors | How to approach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rajesh Sawhney | Pre-Seed, Seed | ₹1 Cr - ₹2 Cr | Whatfix, Quizizz, Slintel, Little Eye Labs | SaaS (Global), Consumer Tech, Deep Tech | Position startup as building global SaaS engine from India. |
Arjun Vaidya | Pre-Seed, Seed | ₹10L - ₹1 Cr | GoKwik, Zippee, Kuku FM, Shiprocket | D2C Brands, D2C Enablers | Highlight brand moat and mass premium opportunity for Bharat. |
Dr. Ritesh Malik | Seed | ₹15L - ₹25L | Josh Talks, Kratikal, PeeSafe, Sheru | Healthcare, Coworking, EdTech | Demonstrate high NPS and strong community engagement metrics. |
Kunal Shah | Seed, Pre-Series A | ₹10L - ₹50L | Razorpay, Unacademy, Spinny, MPL | Fintech, Consumer, EdTech | Explain Delta 4 efficiency and behavioral modification potential. |
Peyush Bansal | Seed, Series A | ₹10L - ₹1 Cr | Isak Fragrances, Vivalyf, Ariro, Lenskart | Retail, D2C, Manufacturing | Show obsession with unit economics and supply chain mastery. |
Aman Gupta | Angel, Seed | ₹20L - ₹50L | Shiprocket, Skippi Ice Pops, The Renal Project | D2C, Consumer Electronics, Lifestyle | Showcase high energy and profitable brand swag mindset. |
Archana Jahagirdar | Seed, Pre-Series A | ₹1 Cr - ₹3 Cr | Sleepy Owl Coffee, Burger Singh, Go DESi | FMCG, D2C, Supply Chain | Prove scalability with minimal burn and capital efficiency. |
Anshuman Sinha | Pre-Seed, Angel | ₹10L - ₹50L | Venwiz, Krishi Network, Kashware | B2B, Apps, Transport | Use Startup Steroid platform for data-backed deal structure. |
Anuj Kumar Maheshwari | Seed to Series B | ₹10L - ₹50L | Chai Point, WIFY, ReInGames, Clickokart | Retail Tech, Enterprise, Consumer | Focus on P&L, profit plans and operational efficiency. |
Namita Thapar | Seed | ₹20L - ₹50L | Bummer, Skippi Ice Pops, Menstrupedia | Healthcare, Clean D2C, Women's Health | Validate domain expertise and clinical data immediately. |
Gaurav VK Singhvi | Pre-Seed to Series A | ₹25L - ₹1 Cr | Growit, OLL, ConfirmTkt, Fynd | Agritech, EdTech, Consumer | Highlight solutions for Tier 2/3 cities and community distribution. |
Kunal Khattar | Pre-Seed, Seed | $150k - $3M | Rapido, Chalo, Zingbus, Park+ | Mobility, EV, Transport Infra | Focus on asset-light models organizing transport ecosystem. |
Mahavir Pratap Sharma | Seed | ₹10L - ₹20L | Regrip, MEngage, 14Square, Tinkerly | Manufacturing, Enterprise, Consumer | Focus on tangible products and sustainable revenue models. |
Mohammed Sirajuddin | Seed, Series A | $250k - $1M | HoloWorld, CreatorX, CultureX, Elecbits | SportsTech, Esports, Media | Highlight global expansion potential and fan engagement. |
Nikunj Jain | Seed | ₹10L - ₹50L | Rapido, Tripoto, Infeedo, OpeninApp | Creator Economy, Mobility, HR Tech | Show platform democratizing access for creators or talent. |
Dr. Apurva Chamaria | Angel, Seed | ₹10L - ₹50L | WittyFeed, Innov8, Lucideus | B2B SaaS, EdTech, Consumer | Demonstrate clear B2B sales pipeline and corporate relevance. |
Anupam Mittal | Seed, Series A | ₹50L - ₹1 Cr | Ola, Druva, Interactive Avenues, Trell | Consumer, SaaS, Fintech | Structure pitch around TAM, Team, Timing, Tech, Traction. |
Varun Alagh | Seed | ₹10L - ₹50L | Shiprocket, The Sleep Company, Wishlink | D2C, Consumer, Enterprise Applications | Show product-market fit achieved with minimal resources. |
Amit Singal | Seed, Pre-Series A | ₹1 Cr - ₹2.5 Cr | InnerChef, PeeSafe, Neeman’s, Shumee | D2C, Retail, Consumer | Highlight IP protection and financial discipline. |
Yogesh Chaudhary | Seed, Pre-Seed | ₹5L - ₹50L | Infurnia, MEngage, Bobabhai, Nitro Commerce | Consumer, DeepTech, Sustainability | Connect business to social impact or artisan empowerment. |
Nitin Gupta | Seed, Series A | ₹10L - ₹1 Cr | BharatPe, Dodo Payments, Locofast, Edureka | Fintech, Enterprise, Payments | Show unlocking credit for underserved segments using data. |
Pranay Mathur | Pre-Seed, Seed | ₹50L - ₹1 Cr | MyMandi, ReDesyn, We360.ai, Funkfeets | AI, Fintech, Health, Green Energy | Highlight deep market understanding and readiness for hands-on strategic mentorship. |
Dr. Vibhuti Aggarwal | Early Seed | ₹25L - ₹1 Cr | Burger Singh, Neeman’s, LarkAI, MyMandi | Healthtech, AI, Deep Tech | Lead with IP and explain technical innovation clearly. |
Naimur Rahman Siddiqui | Angel, Seed | ₹5L - ₹25L | MyFitness, Ambitio | Consumer, Retail | Focus on shelf velocity and sales channels. |
Siddhartha Pahwa | Seed, Series A | ₹10L - ₹50L | ReDesyn, One Impression, Beautywise | Mobility, Retail, Consumer | Explain supply chain optimization in fragmented sectors. |
Ankit Mehrotra, CFA | Seed | ₹10L - ₹50L | Eggoz, Metashot, Samaaro, Kohbee | Food Tech, Consumer, EdTech | Highlight resilience and consolidation of fragmented markets. |
Nitin Sethi | Seed | ₹5L - ₹25L | XR Central, Supersourcing, WCube | Enterprise Applications, Consumer, Design | Demonstrate loveable user interface simplifying complex interactions. |
Ashim Jolly | Seed | ₹3L - ₹10L | Stage, NxtWave, Vested, OTO capital | Agri tech, Manufacturing, Retail | Explain why you are best suited to solve this. |
Honish Zaveri | Seed, Pre-Series A | ₹5L - ₹10L | Attron Automotive, VoiceOwl, QpiAI | Deep tech | Focus heavily on domain expertise and financial numbers. |
Kavan Prajapati | Pre-seed, Seed | ₹8L | - | Health tech, Green Energy, AI | Align pitch with Health tech, Green Energy, or AI. |
Tanay Mandelia | Pre-seed, Seed | ₹10L - ₹25L | - | FinTech, EdTech, Manufacturing | Target FinTech/EdTech sectors with clear value proposition. |
Rishabh Valecha | Pre-seed to Series A | ₹3L - ₹5L | Higgsfield AI, Micro1, BytePe, Blostem | AI, Deeptech | Must show solid PMF and clear signs of growth. |
AJesh Saklecha | Pre-seed to Pre-Series A | ₹5L - ₹10L | - | EduTech, EV, Drone & Deeptech | Focus on EV, Advance engineering, or DeepTech innovations. |
Vinod Jose | Pre-seed to Pre-Series A | ₹10L - ₹20L | Carestack, Insent, Aisle, Cookd | AI, DeepTech | Clarify personal connection to the problem and importance. |
Madhukar Bhardwaj | Pre-seed to Pre-Series A | ₹2.5L - ₹7.5L | Videoverse, Kazam, Spardha, Hudle | Sports, Health, EdTech, Enterprise-AI | Focus on Sports, Health, EdTech, or Enterprise-AI. |
IVY Growth Associates | Seed to Series A | ₹25L - ₹50L | E-motorad, Urban Naps, Zypp Electric | AI, tech, consumables | Ensure all financial numbers are clear and accurate. |
Divya Rajput | Seed to Series A | ₹3L - ₹5L | Dave.AI | Medical devices, AI-First, Quantum | Show customer-centric traction and solid business model. |
Anuj Khandelwal | Pre-seed to Pre-Series A | ₹5L - ₹10L | Electbits, Park+, Vetic, Loyka | Consumption, manufacturing | Demonstrate passion for the problem you are solving. |
Surya Kant | Pre-seed, Seed | ₹10L | - | Health care, Home Products | Leverage his 'Business First' expertise in healthcare/consumer. |
From Intel to Term Sheet
This list isn't just "who" to pitch; it's "how." Pitching an angel who is aligned with your vision (like an ex-operator from your sector) and following their specific "How to Approach" playbook is the key to getting that first "yes." This list is your strategic map to building a cap table of believers, not just investors.
Now you have the targets. But before you send that first pitch, you must be 100% sure you are ready. This list is the intel, but your startup's traction, team, and market readiness are the ammunition. To help you assess your readiness, we've just launched the Backrr Fundability Tool. In 5 minutes, it analyzes your startup's core metrics to give you a real-time "Fundability Score," so you know exactly what investors will see.
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