Bangalore – India’s technology ecosystem is experiencing a golden era of entrepreneurship, supported by a powerful cohort of early-stage venture capital leaders who are redefining the future of innovation. A new report highlights 100 of the most influential VC leaders at the forefront of this transformation, providing not only capital but also mentorship, strategy, and access to vital networks.
These leaders are shaping India’s entrepreneurial revolution across key verticals including fintech, SaaS, consumer technology, healthtech, and climate innovation. Their impact is visible in the rapid scaling of startups that are disrupting traditional industries and placing India firmly on the global innovation map.
Among the notable names, Aakrit Vaish of Peercheque champions a founder-first approach, backing high-potential startups such as Unacademy and PocketFM. Abhishek Agarwal of Rockstud Capital leverages over 17 years of financial market expertise to invest in Industry 4.0 and sustainable ventures. Meanwhile, Abhishek Mittal of Endurance Capital combines operator and investor experience to support more than 100 early-stage businesses.
Ajit Kumar of Evolvence Equity Partners oversees strategy and investments spanning 130+ global funds and co-investments, while Amit Behl at Capital 2B has built a portfolio that includes Policybazaar and Indiamart. Amit Mehta of Asha Ventures brings private equity experience from marquee investments, and Amit Sharma of Cactus Partners has driven exits in Cred and KrazyBee after stints at Alibaba-backed ventures.
The list also includes veteran entrepreneurs-turned-investors such as Anil G. Jain of 100unicorns, with 90+ angel investments, and Anil Joshi of Unicorn India Ventures, who has guided over 60 startup deals. At BEENEXT, Anirudh Garg has been instrumental in funding disruptive technology companies across India and Southeast Asia.
Other influential figures include Avijeet Alagathi of Shastra VC, focusing on fintech and healthtech; Ayan Chatterjee of QI Ventures, mentoring entrepreneurs through capital and global expertise; and Brij Singh of Rebright Partners, a bridge between Silicon Valley and India’s startup ecosystem.
With over 100 leaders profiled, the report underscores how India’s VC community is maturing into a global force, fostering not just startups but sustainable innovation ecosystems. These investors are steering transformative projects while mentoring founders to build generational companies with global aspirations.
As India continues its rapid growth trajectory, the role of early-stage venture capital will be pivotal in accelerating the country’s shift from a startup hub to a global innovation powerhouse. The recognition of these 100 leaders highlights the deep bench of talent shaping India’s economic and technological future.
