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Lead angel investor
Jan 2018
Farmers Fresh Zone is leading consumer Brand for safe and fresh Fruits and Vegetables which are grown locally, We want to improve peoples health by providing real safe food that they can trust through a traceable food chain.
Board Member
Nov 2017
Carbon Masters is a climate tech company with offices in the UK and India. We are on a mission to address the climate emergency by replacing fossil fuels consumption with innovative, clean energy, low carbon solutions & products.
We have pioneered the conversion of food and agri-wastes to produce two climate friendly products under the brand name, Carbonlites.
Carbonlites Bio-Enriched Organic Manure and Carbonlites Bio-CNG, mitigate carbon emissions and reduce the risks of climate change.
Board Observer
2017
Nativespecial.com is an online venture with a vision to make native specialties from each place to be accessible online for the wider audience to enjoy some of their all-time favourite specialties.
Owned and operated by group of people who have given up their jobs Abroad to realize their dream of bringing the native specials to offline retail operations and online which also have shown significant promise and growth in the past 3 years.
The venture has been acknowledged by Times of India as One of the Top Ten Innovative concepts of the year 2013 and has been featured in various leading magazines like Indian Express and Hindu.
Lead angel investor
2016
SP Robotic Works is a platform to learn, build and showcase Robotics, IOT (Internet of Things), Image Processing, Virtual Reality (VR) and other next generation skills or education. These are some of the most sought after technologies in India and around the world. With an aim to upskill the youth of India, the course-work and certifications are designed provide an edge that is vital for showcasing what you can do in this world - paving a way to break into the world of the brilliant and smarts.
The courses in Robotics, Internet of Things (IOT), Image Processing, Virtual Reality (VR) and more are structured, AI Based, offered both in the online and offline Smart-Class mode. The learning is completely practical with hands-on kits.
SP Robotic Works is trusted by several industry experts and professionals. It is also a Ed-Tech startup that has won several awards / recognitions including from Government of India, CNBC, World Economic Forum, Confederation of Indian Industries, Assist World Records, World Start-up Expo and more.
Angel Investor
Jan 2015
IMPACT is everybody’s business.
We have worked with mission-focused foundations, philanthropists, companies, non-profits, multi-laterals and impact ecosystems across India, Africa, and Asia since 2009. In collaboration with these partners, we stay true to our mission of developing scalable solutions for a sustainable world.
We are driven by impact and powered by knowledge, bringing the right balance of head-heart-hand to our work. We believe that age-old problems need new-age thinking and rigorous implementing, with empathy at the core.
And thats what we deliver through our end-to-end support capabilities covering rigorous research, strategy consulting, programme management, impact assessment and more, to maximise social return on investment.
Board Observer
2015
FreshWorld is an enterprising start-up company which has innovatively ventured into a 'Farm to Home' concept by organising fruits and vegetables (FnV) retailing, in a distinctive Street vending format employing eco-friendly delivery mechanisms.
FreshWorld having revolutionized and upgraded the time tested street vending format aims to reach the Customers in this unique delivery format in order that they experience the ease and convenience of quality FnV purchase right at their doorstep. The transparency of pricing and an automated digital bill for every purchase embellishes the Freshworld story of providing a supermarket experience for the Customers while the digital weighing scale, with Customer friendly dual display, provides ample testimony to the accuracy of the weight of FnV purchased. The freshness of the FnV coupled with ‘touch and feel ‘as well as ‘pick and choose’ format of purchase enables our customers to have this unique experience at their doorstep paralleled only in a super market of this age.
The age-old street vending format of FnV, while still cornering a major share in the Customers’ purchase pie, has curiously enough not undergone any change in its delivery mechanism or upgraded to a more refined model of vending over the years. This is in stark contrast to the huge transformations that all other sectors touching Customers’ lives have undergone, like Mobile and Banking to name a few. In line with this, we at Freshworld have innovatively ventured into bridging this huge gap that exists in Customers’ FnV purchase in the street vending model by using an eco-friendly Smart Cart delivery mechanism coupled with advanced customer vending features hitherto unheard of in the archaic format. Superior technological integration into daily consumer FnV purchase process will make our Smart Cart Vending acceptable, productive & efficient and provide a long awaited professional, organized & cost effective alternative to the well informed Indian consumer.
Angel Investor
2015
Happy Hens - Pioneer in Free Range Eggs in India since 2010.
Our Values:
> Highest Animal welfare standards - Hens get access to quality green space to forage on natural diet & freedom to express natural behavior - Certified by Internationally recognized HFAC Standards https://certifiedhumane.org/
> Highest Nutrition - enriched with Omega 3 ( 330mg / eggs ) Carotene & Optimum Protein - free from Antibiotics & Hormones
> Socially responsible - we partner with small family farmers for sustainable growth & rural economic development. Recognized as a top 20 social enterprise of India by TATA & IIM Kolkata 2018.
Board Member
2015
Saahas Zero Waste is a socio-environmental enterprise with an overall experience of 10 years in the waste management sector. We believe in a circular economy where all waste is converted to resources. In this context, we leverage technology and data to provide a transparent view of the waste flow and the impact created through responsible waste management.
We specialise in designing and executing customised solutions for the goal of zero waste to landfills, especially for bulk waste generators such as technology parks, residential complexes, educational institutions, hotels and others. In 2018, we were awarded the Swachh Best Practice Award by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as recognition of the work done in the space.
In addition, we work with brands and producers to channelize plastic waste and e-waste for responsible processing under their extended producer responsibilities. In 2019, we diverted 10,000 MT of plastic waste from dumpsites and other open spaces under the extended producer responsibility program.
To close the loop, we also offer products made from waste such as roofing sheets, clipboards, stationary, upcycled textile products, apparel and more.
Our work supports livelihoods at the base of the pyramid and we consistently strive towards increasing the social impact of our work.
Lead angel investor
Jan 2014
Uniphore is the Business AI Company powering the agentic enterprise. The Business AI Cloud is the only sovereign, composable and secure AI platform that enables businesses to rapidly adopt, significantly transform and immediately unlock the value of their data.
Trusted by more than 2,500 of the world’s largest enterprises and recognized by Gartner, Forrester, IDC and the Deloitte Fast 500, Uniphore is where enterprise AI moves from ambitions to production. Learn more by following us on LinkedIn and visiting our website.
Lead Angel investor
2014
gocoop (pronounced go-co-op) is India’s pioneering national award-winning marketplace platform, uniting the country’s crafts and artisans and linking them directly with consumers worldwide.
Over the past 12 years, weve empowered craft communities throughout India by digitally enabling and promoting indigenous artisans and their authentic handmade, sustainable products, ensuring fair prices for their creations. At the same time, weve committed to delivering exceptional service, high quality, and authentic handmade, sustainable products at fair prices to our valued customers and buyers.
Our platform of artisans and weavers across India have helped bring 100,000+ products to 150,000+ consumers across the world.
In 2014, GoCoop launched GoSwadeshi, a movement dedicated to promoting and celebrating Indian handlooms and crafts while advocating for the empowerment of artisans, sustainability, and fair trade. GoSwadeshi enables consumers to support indigenous artisans by selecting products that are authentic, consciously curated, and deeply rooted in our culture.
Our journey has been one of continual evolution over the past 12 years, and were thrilled to fully embrace GoSwadeshi not only as our online and offline marketplace platform but also as a movement aimed at promoting and preserving our craft traditions while living sustainably. GoSwadeshi empowers artisans to manage their businesses independently, selling their creations across various channels and receiving fair compensation for their craftsmanship.
When you choose GoSwadeshi, youre not just buying a product; youre becoming part of a movement that champions sustainable livelihoods for the talented weavers and artisans and safeguarding Indias rich cultural heritage.
So, are you ready to join the #GoSwadeshi movement? Lets shop, showcase, and celebrate the rich handloom and craft traditions
Board Observer
2012
Lumiere is pioneers in organic agriculture, retail and food business in India. We have been in this business for over 16 years now. We practice a unique ‘seed to table’ organic business concept.
Our objective is to provide safe and healthy food for all. We support the organic farmer by practicing FAIR-TRADE.
Our mantra:
“May every consumer become an enlightened being imbued with the power of true discrimination!
May we wholeheartedly accept that every living being has a rightful share to the earth's produce & that as a species we are entitled only to just that much that meets our essential existential need ; No more or no less!
May we have knowledge of the source of the things we buy to meet our needs and be aware of the hearts and hands that reached our food from seed to table!
May we have the understanding that makes us spontaneously bow in reverence to every seed that sprouts generously offering us the bounty of pure & wholesome food!”
shop @ http://shop.lumiere.co.in/
Lead Angel Investor & Founding Angel, IAN Impact
2011
IAN Group is the country’s single largest platform for seed and early-stage investment platform with IAN Angel Network, BioAngels and IAN Fund I and IAN Alpha Fund enabling entrepreneurs to raise from Rs. 50 lakhs to Rs. 50 crores. The platform brings money, mentoring from successful entrepreneurs and global market access. The platform is sector-agnostic and has funded innovative startups across 19 sectors in India and 7 other countries, thereby growing the global footprint of companies. IAN has been listed by Forbes as one of iconic business and economic events of Independent India, over 75 years along with LIC, NASSCOM, RBI, Naukri.com amongst others.
SEBI Reg: IAN Capital (IN/AIF1/20-21/0862) · IAN Fund I (IN/AIF1/16-17/0220) · IAN Alpha Trust (IN/AIF2/22-23/1127)
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Board Member
May 2022
We at Trans Water System are on a mission to improve save and recycle water. Our products inlcude Water Softeners, Water Treatment Plants (WTP), Recycling STP Treated Water to Potable water. Industrial Reverse Osmosis systems. We are based in Bangalore and we have been in the industry for more than 10 years. We have over 700 satisfied clients and we are looking to save 500 Cr lts of water before December 2020.
We have two major divisions
A. Incoming Water Treatment Products like Water Softener / Water Treatment Plant / Iron Removal system / Industrial RO system and major client include central kitchens like Cults, Socials pub chain, many renowned builders in Bangalore, Hospitals, Colleges, Schools, resorts, individuals.
B. We are into recycling of Waste water. We take the water coming from STP (Sewage Treatment Plant) and convert it to potable quality with unique 11 stage treatment system. We operate on Opex model where the Capital equipment is installed by us and we charge the customer for the water they use. This is taking us closer to our mission to save 500 Cr lts of water before 2020.
2018
Lead angel investor
Jan 2018
Farmers Fresh Zone is leading consumer Brand for safe and fresh Fruits and Vegetables which are grown locally, We want to improve peoples health by providing real safe food that they can trust through a traceable food chain.
2017
Board Member
Nov 2017
Carbon Masters is a climate tech company with offices in the UK and India. We are on a mission to address the climate emergency by replacing fossil fuels consumption with innovative, clean energy, low carbon solutions & products.
We have pioneered the conversion of food and agri-wastes to produce two climate friendly products under the brand name, Carbonlites.
Carbonlites Bio-Enriched Organic Manure and Carbonlites Bio-CNG, mitigate carbon emissions and reduce the risks of climate change.
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Nativespecial
Board Observer
2017
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