Ganesh Nayak

avataar.vc, $800M Global Tech Fund | Angel Investor in India & US

📍 Bengaluru, Karnataka, India🔄 Updated September 2026💼 4 investments📅 5 years investing🗓 Last invested Jan 2023𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
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Angel Investor
2022
Uni Cards is a new-age fintech company with a mission to change the way people interact with credit. By reimagining the existing credit products and delivering an unmatched credit experience to millions of Indians, Uni is disrupting how traditional credit card products work.
Angel Investor
2022
Curefoods: We are building "TOMORROWS FOOD BRANDS TODAY" Curefoods is at the forefront of transforming the food and beverage industry in India, driven by a passion for delivering exceptional culinary experiences. Founded by Ankit Nagori in 2020, we are a leading house of F&B brands, committed to blending innovation, quality, and authenticity in everything we do. Our diverse portfolio includes some of the country’s most beloved brands, such as Kitchens of EatFit, CakeZone, Nomad Pizza, Sharief Bhai Biryani, Frozen Bottle, Arambam, Olio Pizza, and Krispy Kreme. Each brand is a reflection of our dedication to offering unique and delicious options, catering to a variety of tastes and preferences. With a robust network of over 500 cloud kitchens and offline stores across 40 cities, Curefoods serves 10+ cuisines, delighting millions of customers every day. From wholesome, health-focused meals to indulgent treats, our brands are designed to meet the evolving needs of modern consumers while staying true to the essence of great food. Our journey is about more than just food; it’s about driving innovation in the food-tech space, creating sustainable practices, and fostering meaningful connections within local communities. As we continue to grow, we remain committed to elevating the standards of food experiences in India. At Curefoods, we believe food is more than sustenance—it’s an emotion, a shared connection, and a celebration of life. Join us on this exciting journey as we redefine what food means for millions across the country.
Investing in high growth startups in India, and deep tech startups in the US
2021
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2023
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2023
Founded in 2012, Capillary Technologies offers end-to-end loyalty programs, a comprehensive view of consumers and unified, cross-channel strategies that deliver a real-time omnichannel, personalized, and consistent experience for customers. With a presence across the United States, India, Middle East, and South East Asia, Capillary powers a diversified product suite of end-to-end loyalty programs across 30+ countries, working with 250+ brands including Asics, Puma, Tata, Shell, Fossil, Sephora, Jotun and Dominos Pizza and many more from verticals such as apparel, footwear, supermarkets, conglomerates, manufacturing and electronics, pharmacy and wellness, fine dining and QSR, luxury, entertainment, oil and gas, travel and hospitality. With a massive reach of 875 million+ consumers and processing 1.97 billion+ transactions, Capillary Technologies’ promoter i.e., Capillary Technologies International Pte. Ltd. has the backing of Swanland Investment ltd. (an affiliate of Warburg Pincus), Sequoia Capital India Growth Fund II Ltd., Avataar Ventures Partners I, and Filter Capital Fund I Ltd.
2022
Angel Investor
2022
Uni Cards is a new-age fintech company with a mission to change the way people interact with credit. By reimagining the existing credit products and delivering an unmatched credit experience to millions of Indians, Uni is disrupting how traditional credit card products work.
Angel Investor
2022
Curefoods: We are building "TOMORROWS FOOD BRANDS TODAY" Curefoods is at the forefront of transforming the food and beverage industry in India, driven by a passion for delivering exceptional culinary experiences. Founded by Ankit Nagori in 2020, we are a leading house of F&B brands, committed to blending innovation, quality, and authenticity in everything we do. Our diverse portfolio includes some of the country’s most beloved brands, such as Kitchens of EatFit, CakeZone, Nomad Pizza, Sharief Bhai Biryani, Frozen Bottle, Arambam, Olio Pizza, and Krispy Kreme. Each brand is a reflection of our dedication to offering unique and delicious options, catering to a variety of tastes and preferences. With a robust network of over 500 cloud kitchens and offline stores across 40 cities, Curefoods serves 10+ cuisines, delighting millions of customers every day. From wholesome, health-focused meals to indulgent treats, our brands are designed to meet the evolving needs of modern consumers while staying true to the essence of great food. Our journey is about more than just food; it’s about driving innovation in the food-tech space, creating sustainable practices, and fostering meaningful connections within local communities. As we continue to grow, we remain committed to elevating the standards of food experiences in India. At Curefoods, we believe food is more than sustenance—it’s an emotion, a shared connection, and a celebration of life. Join us on this exciting journey as we redefine what food means for millions across the country.
2021
Global Fundraising & Capital Markets
Sep 2021
Avataar is a growth stage, Operational VC fund partnering actively with brilliant regional Tech-led B2B & SaaS startups to Re-invent, Scale & Transform into successful, enduring global businesses. We believe in the promise of India & South-East Asia transforming into B2B product nations, building for the world! We believe in orchestrating a new Enterpreneur-VC equation for the region, where we roll up our sleeves and operate in the trenches with our founders. Together their passion & ideas, coupled with our experience & networks help accelerate each portfolio companys scale-up success formula.
Investing in high growth startups in India, and deep tech startups in the US
2021
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