Kayar Raghavan

GBE & UKBAA Finalist,Cardboard(YC W26),Bolna(YC Fall2025),FounderFactor(YC Fund),PEVIO,Loxa,ToughTech,sAInaptic,StuartTrevor,PangaeaData,DavaDost,STAGE,TrulyMadly,OnBuy,Purplle,IndusValley,StentTek,Astrid&Miyu,Seedrs,++

📍 United Kingdom, United Kingdom🔄 Updated September 2026💼 4 investments📅 13 years investing🗓 Last invested Nov 2013𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
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Lead Angel, global round of follow-on convertible
Nov 2013
VIMANA helps industrial businesses navigate change, transform operations, and grow revenue with Industrial Analytics software, services, and solutions for Smart Manufacturing, Asset Maintenance & Reliability, and IoT-Connected Products.
Observer & Investor
Jun 2013
Smart Phones and Devices are part of our every day life now. We can’t imagine a world without them and apart from the clothes we wear, these electronic devices have in essence become an extension of our body. When devices fail due to any damage, we can expect a complete pause to our daily lives. In 2012, the Founders at SSP, realized that with over 250 Cellphone brands registered in India, most of them were not investing in any After-Sales Service infrastructure; and the ones that were, set these repair centers, usually beyond a five kilometer radius from the average consumer’s home or office. That was the origin of the ‘Smart Services Pack’ or ‘SSP’. Today SSP provides nationwide Smart Phone owners, a professional, reliable, convenient and trustworthy ‘After Sales Service’ solution =. Enjoy peace of mind by increasing the life of your Smartphone from mobile threats, viruses, spyware and malware.
Board Observer & Investor
Jun 2013
Founded in 2012, the Purplle is one of India’s leading omnichannel beauty destinations. A strong platform with 1000+ listed brands, 60,000+ products, and 7 million+ monthly active users. Purplle expanded in 2022 with 6000+ offline touchpoints and 8 exclusive stores. In addition to offering third-party brands, Purplle has successfully scaled its private D2C brands, FACES CANADA, Good Vibes, Carmesi, Purplle, and NY Bae. Purplle has built a unique, highly personalized online and offline shopping experience for consumers by creating detailed user personas, enabling customers to test make-up, and recommending products based on personality, search keywords, and purchase behavior. In 2022, Purplle became India’s 102nd unicorn, backed by investors including Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), Kedaara, Premji Invest, Sequoia Capital India, JSW Ventures, Goldman Sachs, Verlinvest, Blume Ventures, and Paramark Ventures. With a 3,000+ strong team, Purplle is poised to be a leader in the burgeoning Indian beauty space.
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2013
Lead Angel, global round of follow-on convertible
Nov 2013
VIMANA helps industrial businesses navigate change, transform operations, and grow revenue with Industrial Analytics software, services, and solutions for Smart Manufacturing, Asset Maintenance & Reliability, and IoT-Connected Products.
Observer & Investor
Jun 2013
Smart Phones and Devices are part of our every day life now. We can’t imagine a world without them and apart from the clothes we wear, these electronic devices have in essence become an extension of our body. When devices fail due to any damage, we can expect a complete pause to our daily lives. In 2012, the Founders at SSP, realized that with over 250 Cellphone brands registered in India, most of them were not investing in any After-Sales Service infrastructure; and the ones that were, set these repair centers, usually beyond a five kilometer radius from the average consumer’s home or office. That was the origin of the ‘Smart Services Pack’ or ‘SSP’. Today SSP provides nationwide Smart Phone owners, a professional, reliable, convenient and trustworthy ‘After Sales Service’ solution =. Enjoy peace of mind by increasing the life of your Smartphone from mobile threats, viruses, spyware and malware.
Board Observer & Investor
Jun 2013
Founded in 2012, the Purplle is one of India’s leading omnichannel beauty destinations. A strong platform with 1000+ listed brands, 60,000+ products, and 7 million+ monthly active users. Purplle expanded in 2022 with 6000+ offline touchpoints and 8 exclusive stores. In addition to offering third-party brands, Purplle has successfully scaled its private D2C brands, FACES CANADA, Good Vibes, Carmesi, Purplle, and NY Bae. Purplle has built a unique, highly personalized online and offline shopping experience for consumers by creating detailed user personas, enabling customers to test make-up, and recommending products based on personality, search keywords, and purchase behavior. In 2022, Purplle became India’s 102nd unicorn, backed by investors including Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), Kedaara, Premji Invest, Sequoia Capital India, JSW Ventures, Goldman Sachs, Verlinvest, Blume Ventures, and Paramark Ventures. With a 3,000+ strong team, Purplle is poised to be a leader in the burgeoning Indian beauty space.
Seedrs
Board Observer
Jan 2013