Abhishek Kandoi

Mount Judi Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Bengaluru, India. It was founded by successful entrepreneurs with a vision of creating wealth through mutually fair and equitable venture capital investments. The firm invests in startups that have ethical businesses, innovative solutions, and large market potential. As of FY24, the firm has two funds: Mount Judi India Growth Fund and Mount Judi India Micro Fund. The former is a sector-agnostic fund that invests in Seed/Pre-Series A/Series A rounds of startups, while the latter is an angel fund that allows investors to get deal by deal exposure to emerging startups. The firm follows a hands-on approach and partners with founders to increase their probability of success through an active, mentor-driven model. The firm is also one of the earliest signatories to the United Nations-supported Principles of Responsible Investment.

Co-building purpose-led ventures through expertise, strategic investment, and market validation.

CoralDune Partners (https://www.coraldune.com) enables mid-market companies to unlock opportunities and manage risk through specialised professional (representation, consulting, advisory) services and SaaS solutions, ensuring critical market intelligence, compliance, operational excellence, and market enablement.

Mount Judi Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Bengaluru, India. It was founded by successful entrepreneurs with a vision of creating wealth through mutually fair and equitable venture capital investments. The firm invests in startups that have ethical businesses, innovative solutions, and large market potential. As of FY24, the firm has two funds: Mount Judi India Growth Fund and Mount Judi India Micro Fund. The former is a sector-agnostic fund that invests in Seed/Pre-Series A/Series A rounds of startups, while the latter is an angel fund that allows investors to get deal by deal exposure to emerging startups. The firm follows a hands-on approach and partners with founders to increase their probability of success through an active, mentor-driven model. The firm is also one of the earliest signatories to the United Nations-supported Principles of Responsible Investment.

The Hosteller, Indias largest self-operated backpacker hostel chain, is present across India with 60+ hostels. We are the perfect pit-stop for global as well as local travellers to relax, rejuvenate and experience India’s rich heritage while not worrying about a clean, safe, and smart place to stay. We are one of the fastest growing hostel chains in India that is uniquely designed, filled with activities & experiences for travellers to enjoy and offers a quality budget accommodation. In our stylish yellow-black themed hostels, we provide clean and safe housing facilities, secured lockers, well-stocked common kitchens, air conditioners, equipped libraries, exclusive female dorms, traveller’s cafes, chiller common rooms and wide open spaces where travellers can bond over cups of lip-smacking coffee. Since hosting the 1st traveller in December, 2014, we have come a long way. Till date, The Hosteller has hosted 3,50,000+ travellers with more than 5,50,000 nights. Travellers, writers, photographers, young poets, comedians, solo travellers, female trekkers and what not, we have hosted them all. Our team, comprising of experienced professionals, travel enthusiast, nomads and a bunch of high-spirited folks, works round the clock to ensure that YOU sleep, eat and enjoy well. Our vision is to lead the way in becoming Asias largest self-operated backpacker hostel chain for all the “young at heart” travellers.

Co-building purpose-led ventures through expertise, strategic investment, and market validation.

IIT Gandhinagar (IITGn) is one among the new IITs started from the academic year 2008-09. It is located at Chandkheda, about 15 minutes drive from both Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar. Ahmedabad is known for its excellent infrastructure with thriving industries, prestigious academic and research institutes and an ambiance which encourages excellence and entrepreneurship. Currently the Institute is functioning from the premises of the Vishwakarma Government Engineering College.