Meet the team
Passionate about building the future of Indian startups
Our team brings together diverse experience from product, operations, investment, and marketing to support founders from Tier 2 & Tier 3 India.
Core team
Meet our team
Tathagat Kumar
Founder & Managing Director
Visionary founder with extensive experience in building and scaling products from scratch. Passionate about democratizing access to venture capital for underdog founders from Tier 2 & Tier 3 India.
Nihit Mehrotra
Chief Finance Officer
Seasoned finance professional with expertise in financial planning, risk management, and strategic investment. Focused on ensuring financial health and sustainable growth for portfolio companies.
Devansh Mudgal
Founder's Office
Strategic operations lead supporting the founder with special projects, cross-functional initiatives, and high-priority organizational development. Ensures seamless execution of key strategic initiatives.
Raj Singh Chahar
Project Head
Experienced project manager with a track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget. Specializes in coordinating multiple stakeholders and ensuring project success.
Advisors
Guided by industry experts
Our advisory board consists of seasoned entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders who provide strategic guidance to our team and portfolio companies.
Nikhil Gupta
Strategic Advisor
Most Admired BFSI Professional, 2026 | Investor | Startups | Business Strategist | Alternative Investment Fund Manager
Close to 3 decades of rich experience across Startup Ecosystem, Alternate Investment Fund, Family Office, Advisory, Banking and Wealth Management.
Ati Priye
Product Advisor
CEO, VentureNest J TBI
Building and scaling high-performing entrepreneurial ecosystems with 15+ years of experience across strategy, incubation leadership, and innovation design.
Our values
What drives us every day
These core principles guide our decisions, actions, and relationships with founders, partners, and each other.
Founder First
We put founders at the center of everything we do, ensuring their success is our success.
Build in Public
We believe in transparency and sharing our journey to help others learn and grow.
Innovation Driven
We constantly push boundaries and challenge conventional wisdom to find better solutions.
Long-term Impact
We focus on building sustainable businesses that create lasting value for society.
Join our team
Ready to make an impact?
We're always looking for passionate individuals who share our vision of supporting underdog founders. Explore our open positions or reach out to discuss how you can contribute.