Nitin Johar

Chief Financial Officer at IDO Ras Al Khaimah | Sovereign Wealth & Investment Management | Treasury, Fund Raising & M&A | Steering companies across sectors | Board Member | Angel Investor

📍 United Arab Emirates🔄 Updated October 2026💼 4 investments📅 7 years investing🗓 Last invested Sep 2021
VC🌍 United Arab Emirates
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Portfolio

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Angel Investor
Sep 2021
AutoNxt Automation Pvt Ltd is an automation technology startup which is currently focused on launching India’s first electric, autonomous (self-driving) tractor into the market soon. Our goal is to revolutionize and redefine the agricultural tractor industry by introducing a new leasing and distribution model for the Hulk. The cost saving technology reduces the operating expenses by upto 4 times when compared to the conventional tractors currently in the market today. The silent operation of the electric engine (versus traditional diesel tractors) and the autonomous nature of the tractor prevents health risks like spinal injuries and hearing loss. It is founded by a young and dynamic entrepreneur, Kaustubh Dhonde, backed by a strong award winning team of over a dozen engineers from different fields of engineering (combined team experience of 40+ years) including Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Embedded Systems, Electronics Engineering, etc, and guided by experienced startup advisors (IITians) - Jason Morais and Swadeep Pillarisetti.
Angel Investor
Aug 2021
Rupyz is a SaaS platform for B2B e-commerce, enabling brands to digitise and scale their distribution offline & online. Rupyzs platform serves as a digital infrastructure that maps entire supply chain for a brand, helping these brands to streamline their supply chain processes and grow their business faster and more efficiently. Rupyzs platform serves as an inventive omni-channel solution, linking over 85 brands, 6,500 distributors, and 250,000 retailers nationwide, creating a robust B2B commerce network. Rupyzs platform leverages cutting-edge technology to transform the entire supply chain for brands, delivering 20% to 30% improvement in ROI and operational efficiency. Rupyz is revolutionizing B2B commerce in India with its integrated SaaS platform.
Angel Investor
Nov 2019
Pilgrim is an innovative and one of the fastest growing D2C (Direct-to-consumer) businesses in the beauty space. Founded by serial entrepreneurs from IIT Bombay and IIM Ahmedabad, it offers a dynamic, fast paced and fun culture to be a part of.
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2021
Angel Investor
Sep 2021
AutoNxt Automation Pvt Ltd is an automation technology startup which is currently focused on launching India’s first electric, autonomous (self-driving) tractor into the market soon. Our goal is to revolutionize and redefine the agricultural tractor industry by introducing a new leasing and distribution model for the Hulk. The cost saving technology reduces the operating expenses by upto 4 times when compared to the conventional tractors currently in the market today. The silent operation of the electric engine (versus traditional diesel tractors) and the autonomous nature of the tractor prevents health risks like spinal injuries and hearing loss. It is founded by a young and dynamic entrepreneur, Kaustubh Dhonde, backed by a strong award winning team of over a dozen engineers from different fields of engineering (combined team experience of 40+ years) including Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Embedded Systems, Electronics Engineering, etc, and guided by experienced startup advisors (IITians) - Jason Morais and Swadeep Pillarisetti.
Angel Investor
Aug 2021
Rupyz is a SaaS platform for B2B e-commerce, enabling brands to digitise and scale their distribution offline & online. Rupyzs platform serves as a digital infrastructure that maps entire supply chain for a brand, helping these brands to streamline their supply chain processes and grow their business faster and more efficiently. Rupyzs platform serves as an inventive omni-channel solution, linking over 85 brands, 6,500 distributors, and 250,000 retailers nationwide, creating a robust B2B commerce network. Rupyzs platform leverages cutting-edge technology to transform the entire supply chain for brands, delivering 20% to 30% improvement in ROI and operational efficiency. Rupyz is revolutionizing B2B commerce in India with its integrated SaaS platform.
Chief Financial Officer
Feb 2021
The Investment and Development Office (IDO) is the investment arm of the Government of Ras Al Khaimah. It was established by Emiri Decree in 2004 and is a pillar of the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah’s development and prosperity. The IDO is guided by a set of core values, that drive our day-to-day decision making and investment approach. In line with these, we believe that we have an overarching commitment to the welfare of our community. As an active investor, with a long-term investment horizon, our focus is to achieve sustainable returns from our portfolio and support the broad development of the Emirate. Our portfolio spans a wide range of sectors, with both listed and non-listed investments. We have also played, and continue to play, a key role in enabling the Government of Ras Al Khaimah to maintain an overall credit rating in the ‘A’ range by Fitch Ratings and S&P Global Ratings for over a decade.
2019
Angel Investor
Nov 2019
Pilgrim is an innovative and one of the fastest growing D2C (Direct-to-consumer) businesses in the beauty space. Founded by serial entrepreneurs from IIT Bombay and IIM Ahmedabad, it offers a dynamic, fast paced and fun culture to be a part of.
Board Member
Aug 2019
Established in 1984, RAKGAS is a state-owned integrated energy company, dedicated to ensuring energy security and supporting the economic development of Ras Al Khaimah. Originally rooted in natural gas operations and distribution, the company has expanded its portfolio to include fuels and gas-to-power solutions, alongside an intensified focus on upstream exploration activities. RAKGAS leverages the unique geology of Ras Al Khaimah to advance its hydrocarbon exploration and production, aligning with sustainable energy initiatives. The company is at the forefront of adopting clean and transitional fuels, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable and responsible energy solutions. As a trusted partner, RAKGAS is pivotal in driving the region’s energy future.
Investment activity
2019–2021 · 4 investments
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