Ankit Bhandari

Capital. Ecosystems. Impact. Building what sits between all three.

📍 India🔄 Updated September 2026💼 10 investments📅 10 years investing🗓 Last invested Oct 2024
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Board Member
Oct 2024
Our vision is to connect global creative minds with high school children to tap into their creative intelligence via project based learning The need The world is in dire need of more creative thinkers than ever before. But are we enabling our children in this direction? While schools take care of structured education within a class, it doesn’t allow room for creative thinking. Nor does it allow one to fall in love with the art of learning. Ultimately the graduating class has merely mastered theoretical subjects with zero exposure to real world skills or practical application. Our purpose Kruu’s purpose is to fill this gap by connecting global creative minds with high school children to learn real world skills. Imagine a child working on mini projects to pick up skills such as pattern analysis, gaining mastery and collaborating with other children from Kruu community on larger projects that could potentially solve global problems. So let’s enable the next generation to be creative thinkers. Because after all, “The creative adult is the child who survived.” — Ursula Leguin How does it work A child’s journey with Kruu begins from self-exploration of interest areas, to developing mastery in their domain of choice, to collaborating with users around the world on LIVE projects. Users who make it all the way through can also work with Kruu mentors on incubating their own ideas. Download the user journey document below to know more. The founder “Kalaimamani” Anil Srinivasan is one of India’s most renowned musicians. With an M Phil from Columbia University and a strong background in cognitive neuroscience, Anil has been spearheading a revolution in Creative Intelligence through Rhapsody, founded by him in 2013.
early stageEducation
Strategic Advisor and Investor
Dec 2022
We are building a greener and more resilient world!
Angel Investor
Dec 2021
Born from a vision to facilitate every skill and every passion in the world in meeting a social need, Chezuba is a platform that connects corporations with customized volunteer opportunities for their employees. Chezuba provides high-quality volunteering experiences in scalable, gamified and skill-based formats, as well as supports HR departments in creating seamless volunteer and employee giving experiences and tracking measures of success. Through the years, Chezuba has become a trusted leader in the virtual volunteering space, having curated high-quality experiences for large multi-national companies as well as SMBs. To date, Chezuba has partnered with non-profits in 100+ countries. Chezuba is listed in Forbes 30 under 30 and has been accelerated by 500 startups. With offices in the US and India, Chezuba boasts of a truly diverse and passionate team who strive to make volunteering fun, easy and accessible to all.
Strategic Advisor and Investor
Jun 2021
Empowering Kiranas, Indias Retail Backbone. Kirana Club: The largest Kirana community in India, connecting retailers & FMCG brands for mutual growth. Imagine a LinkedIn just for Kiranas. Kirana Club provides a platform for over 20 lakh Kiranas to connect, share knowledge, and unlock business opportunities. Retailers: 1. Discover new products & brands 2. Learn about margins & best practices 3. Engage in discussions & build a network FMCG Brands (15+ leading partners including Coca-Cola, P&G, Godrej, & Tata Consumer): 1. Reach Kiranas at scale and influence purchase decisions. 2. Gain real-time trade insights 3. Drive in-store visibility
Advisory Board and Investor
Apr 2021
Integra Robotics is building the Embodied AI platform for Industry 5.0 and defence, where humans and intelligent machines work together to make physical operations safer, faster, and more productive. In industrial automation, Integra develops cobots and robotic arms that assist workers across factories, warehouses, and business operations, either on land or underwater. These robots handle repetitive, hazardous, and precision-heavy work while humans remain central to supervision, decision-making, and process improvement. In defence, Integra builds tele-operated robotic systems, UGVs, robotic arms, vision systems, and mission-specific tools that can be controlled remotely from a secure location even across cities, states, or countries. This allows personnel to operate in high-risk environments without being physically present. The company’s advantage lies in its fast transition from human-in-the-loop control to intelligent robotic workflows. Every guided operation creates learning data, helping the system rapidly improve and convert repeated tasks into reusable robotic skills. Integra’s mission is not human replacement. It is human-system collaboration using robotics and Embodied AI to improve safety, efficiency, intelligence, and productivity across industry and defence. All systems are developed in alignment with international standards, including ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 13850, and ISO 10218‑1, ensuring quality, information security, and operational safety at a global benchmark.
Angel Investor
Oct 2020
Retail Pulse is disrupting the Kirana Tech space with its AI capabilities to drive real-time insights from millions of Kirana stores, enabling decision making at the speed of thought. We have built Retail Pulse ground up with new-age technology to empower businesses and Kirana retailers. Our technology has analyzed millions of stores and we are proud to be working with some of the biggest FMCG companies and startups in this space.
Angel Investor
Feb 2020
Education costs are increasing quicker than household inflation in many countries, causing many students to compromise on the education they deserve. We are changing that. We are India’s first investment app dedicated to helping Indian parents save and invest for their childrens education costs.
Angel Investor
Mar 2019
Who Are We? We are a Sports Tech Company called Footrax, consisting of a team of experts from various fields such as engineering, data science, design, content, and marketing. Our focus is on research and development, and we strive to stay at the forefront of the latest trends and technologies in the sports industry. What We Do? As a sports tech company, we provide innovative technology solutions to the sports industry in India and other countries. Our offerings include software, mobile applications, and wearable devices that are essential for grassroots-level players, emerging kids, sports teams, athletes, and coaches. Our goal is to help them improve their performance and achieve their goals. Our Products and Services Offering Performance analytics and tracking software Training and conditioning tools and programs Mobile apps and websites for managing teams, schedules, and stats Our Modus Operandi At Footrax, we aim to revolutionize football training and development with our wearable device that tracks performance and takes analysis to the next level. Our goal is to provide a platform for football stars to showcase their talents and be scouted and groomed by the best coaches. We offer our expertise as consultants to tournaments and academies, providing innovative training methods using Footrax. We also provide a digital platform for football enthusiasts to voice their opinions, stay updated with the latest news, and connect with like-minded individuals. Ultimately, our goal is to inspire and support the growth of the sport, fostering collaboration and innovation within the industry.
Angel Investor & Advisor
Mar 2016
Fit On Click was founded in 2014 when founder and CEO Ben Samuel struggled to find a fitness facility as per his requirements in his community in Dubai. What started as an online fitness and wellness finder is now a one-stop shop for all the fitness, healthy food, and sports requirements in UAE. We are not only bringing together the fitness community but changing how people live their lives, whether by helping people enroll in fitness and sports or gamify the experience towards well-being at work and create a better company culture. We are striving hard towards providing solutions to people in UAE which conveniently leads them to a healthy lifestyle as we believe being active is the key to living a happy life. Each of us can take steps, even small ones, to improve our overall well-being. Join us by participating in this worthwhile effort.
Angel Investor & Advisor
Mar 2016
Fitze is a fitness rewards app in the UAE, designed to enable you to incorporate wellness into your everyday life and stay fit. Fitze converts steps into coins, which can then be redeemed for exclusive rewards from 100+ leading lifestyle and experience brands listed on the app. Additionally, users have the chance to win even bigger and more exciting rewards through weekly steps challenges hosted on the app. The idea of Fitze was born out of a quest to encourage people to stay fit, lead active lifestyles, and get rewarded for their efforts. The app is free to download from the Apple AppStore, Google PlayStore, and HUAWEI AppGallery and is also compatible with Fitbit and Garmin smartwatches. Fitze also hosts customized corporate wellness and employee engagement programs for over 250 small and large corporates in the UAE. To know more about our corporate programs, visit https://fitze.ae/corporates/
Experience · 16 entries
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2026
Principal Member
Apr 2026
SPOC is a growth collective for organisations that have the right strategy but arent yet built to carry it. We work at the intersection of Strategy, People, Operations, and Capital because the gap between a good idea and a functioning institution is rarely about the idea. SPOC exists to close it — not as advisors who leave at the door, but as operators who stay inside the problem long enough to see it move. What we do: Strategic advisory. Organisational design. Operating model build. Capital structuring. Leadership hiring. Execution support. Who we work with: Founders and leadership teams across food and agriculture, education, healthcare, climate, consumer, retail, financial services, and emerging businesses. Our Aim: Everything growth. Intentional.
2024
Board Member
Oct 2024
Our vision is to connect global creative minds with high school children to tap into their creative intelligence via project based learning The need The world is in dire need of more creative thinkers than ever before. But are we enabling our children in this direction? While schools take care of structured education within a class, it doesn’t allow room for creative thinking. Nor does it allow one to fall in love with the art of learning. Ultimately the graduating class has merely mastered theoretical subjects with zero exposure to real world skills or practical application. Our purpose Kruu’s purpose is to fill this gap by connecting global creative minds with high school children to learn real world skills. Imagine a child working on mini projects to pick up skills such as pattern analysis, gaining mastery and collaborating with other children from Kruu community on larger projects that could potentially solve global problems. So let’s enable the next generation to be creative thinkers. Because after all, “The creative adult is the child who survived.” — Ursula Leguin How does it work A child’s journey with Kruu begins from self-exploration of interest areas, to developing mastery in their domain of choice, to collaborating with users around the world on LIVE projects. Users who make it all the way through can also work with Kruu mentors on incubating their own ideas. Download the user journey document below to know more. The founder “Kalaimamani” Anil Srinivasan is one of India’s most renowned musicians. With an M Phil from Columbia University and a strong background in cognitive neuroscience, Anil has been spearheading a revolution in Creative Intelligence through Rhapsody, founded by him in 2013.
early stageEducation
Vernalis Capital
Portfolio Management
Apr 2024
2022
Strategic Advisor and Investor
Dec 2022
We are building a greener and more resilient world!
2021
Angel Investor
Dec 2021
Born from a vision to facilitate every skill and every passion in the world in meeting a social need, Chezuba is a platform that connects corporations with customized volunteer opportunities for their employees. Chezuba provides high-quality volunteering experiences in scalable, gamified and skill-based formats, as well as supports HR departments in creating seamless volunteer and employee giving experiences and tracking measures of success. Through the years, Chezuba has become a trusted leader in the virtual volunteering space, having curated high-quality experiences for large multi-national companies as well as SMBs. To date, Chezuba has partnered with non-profits in 100+ countries. Chezuba is listed in Forbes 30 under 30 and has been accelerated by 500 startups. With offices in the US and India, Chezuba boasts of a truly diverse and passionate team who strive to make volunteering fun, easy and accessible to all.
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