Top 15 Angel Investors and Funds in India in 2025
India's early-stage startup ecosystem continues to thrive in 2025, with angel investors and micro-VCs playing a pivotal role in funding bold ideas at the pre-seed and seed stage. From seasoned operators to early-stage funds, these investors are helping build the next wave of innovation in fintech, deeptech, consumer products, and beyond.
This guide highlights the top 15 angel investors and funds in India who are actively writing early checks and offering hands-on support.
Quick list of top angel investors in India
- Anupam Mittal
- Kunal Bahl & Rohit Bansal (Titan Capital)
- Sanjay Mehta (100X.VC)
- LetsVenture
- ah! Ventures
- Vikram Chachra (8i Ventures)
- FirstCheque
- Siddharth Talwar (Lightbox Ventures)
- Vaibhav Domkundwar (Better Capital)
- Venture Catalysts
- Ishaan Preet Singh (Risewise)
- Sasha Mirchandani (Kae Capital)
- Nandini Mansinghka (Mumbai Angels)
- Ajay Jain (Xseed Partners)
- Anirudh Damani (Artha Venture Fund)
How to find angel investors in India?
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1. Anupam Mittal
Founder of Shaadi.com and one of India's most active angel investors. Has backed 250+ startups in consumer tech, fintech, and D2C.
- Focus: Consumer, fintech, marketplaces
- Notable Investments: Ola, BigBasket, Druva
- Website: LinkedIn
2. Titan Capital (Kunal Bahl & Rohit Bansal)
Former Snapdeal founders turned prolific early-stage backers. Titan Capital writes pre-seed and seed checks in 150+ startups.
- Focus: Fintech, SaaS, D2C
- Notable Investments: Mamaearth, UrbanClap, Razorpay
- Website: https://www.titancapital.vc
3. Sanjay Mehta (100X.VC)
Veteran angel and founder of 100X.VC. Popularized iSAFE notes in India and backed over 200 companies.
- Focus: Pre-seed across verticals
- Notable Investments: Oyo, Blockonomics
- Website: https://www.100x.vc
4. LetsVenture
India's leading angel investment platform enabling syndicates and early-stage capital access.
- Focus: SaaS, consumer internet, healthtech
- Notable Investments: DailyNinja, Trell
- Website: https://www.letsventure.com
5. ah! Ventures
An angel platform and micro-VC syndicate investing across India since 2012.
- Focus: Agnostic, early-stage
- Notable Investments: Gamezop, Testbook
- Website: https://www.ahventures.in
6. Vikram Chachra (8i Ventures)
Consumer-focused VC backing bold early-stage ideas in fintech and retail.
- Focus: Fintech, consumer
- Notable Investments: Blue Tokai, M2P
- Website: https://www.8ivc.com/team
7. FirstCheque
One of India's first institutional pre-seed funds, known for backing first-time founders.
- Focus: SaaS, devtools, D2C
- Notable Investments: Giva, Kutumb
- Website: https://www.firstcheque.vc
8. Siddharth Talwar (Lightbox Ventures)
Active early-stage investor and partner at Lightbox, focused on consumer tech and healthcare.
- Focus: D2C, consumer internet, health
- Website: https://www.lightbox.vc
9. Vaibhav Domkundwar (Better Capital)
One of India's most active solo GPs with 100+ early-stage investments.
- Focus: SaaS, fintech, devtools
- Notable Investments: Khatabook, Teachmint
- Website: https://www.bettercapital.vc
10. Venture Catalysts
Angel network + incubator known for backing startups across Tier 2/3 India.
- Focus: Agnostic, Bharat-focused
- Notable Investments: Beardo, BharatPe
- Website: https://venturecatalysts.in
11. Ishaan Preet Singh (Lightspeed India Partners)
Former co-founder of FrontRow and currently an investor at Lightspeed India Partners. Ishaan focuses on backing early-stage startups in consumer internet, creator economy, and AI-powered products. He's known for working closely with founders during product and go-to-market stages.
- Focus: Consumer tech, artificial intelligence, creator tools
- Notable Investments: [Not publicly listed]
- Website: LinkedIn, Twitter
12. Sasha Mirchandani (Kae Capital)
Founder of Kae Capital and pioneer of early-stage VC in India.
- Focus: Consumer tech, SaaS
- Notable Investments: Porter, 1mg
- Website: https://kae-capital.com
13. Nandini Mansinghka (Mumbai Angels)
CEO of Mumbai Angels, which has facilitated 200+ deals across India.
- Focus: Fintech, healthtech, consumer
- Website: https://www.mumbaiangels.com
14. Ajay Jain (Xseed Partners)
B2B-focused early investor with interest in deeptech and enterprise startups.
- Focus: SaaS, analytics, enterprise
- Website: https://www.xseed.in
15. Anirudh Damani (Artha Venture Fund)
Ex-angel turned VC fund manager with over 80 startup investments.
- Focus: Fintech, mobility, D2C
- Notable Investments: OYO, Tala
- Website: https://artha.vc/
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Conclusion: angel investors in India fueling innovation in 2025
In 2025, India's most exciting startups are being shaped not just by venture capital, but by a vibrant and experienced group of angel investors. These early backers provide the first check, confidence, and guidance that many founders need to build enduring companies. Whether they're solo operators or managing syndicates, their impact is felt across sectors like SaaS, consumer tech, fintech, and more.
By partnering with the right angels—and using smart tools like Papermark to track engagement—you can dramatically improve your chances of getting funded.