Dr. Ritesh Malik
Overview
Dr. Ritesh Malik is a medical doctor who transitioned into entrepreneurship and angel investing, founding Innov8 Coworking in 2015. Innov8 became one of India's leading coworking space providers, offering flexible workspaces across multiple cities. In 2019, Innov8 was acquired by OYO, a SoftBank-backed company, marking a significant milestone in Dr. Malik's entrepreneurial journey. As an angel investor, Dr. Malik has invested in over 70 startups, focusing on sectors such as technology, healthcare, consumer goods, education, and energy. His portfolio includes companies like Safe Securities, Sarva Yoga, Sheroes, Sattviko, Josh Talks, PeeSafe, Dukaan.IO, SectorQube, Inc42, Greenberry Organics, QDesk, Leverage Edu, CivilCops, Pesto, OrangeWood, Inito, Pumpkart, StylDotMe, TapChief, Asimov Robotics, Addodoc, Ketto, Nimo, Stage, Mashinga, Wigzo, Uppekka, Pepper, Wifidabba, Khabri, Agnikul Satellites, Infeedo, TSB, Trulymadly, Thinkpot, Kawa Space, Bima Inc, Sublist, and others. Beyond his business ventures, Dr. Malik is deeply involved in philanthropy, supporting initiatives in education, cybersecurity, startup policy regulation, and healthcare. He is a co-founder and trustee of Plaksha University, a 50-acre technology university in Mohali, Punjab. Additionally, he serves on the board of NSUIT, a 150-acre government university in New Delhi, and has co-founded Accelerate India Philanthropy, an initiative aimed at encouraging philanthropic efforts among Indian family offices. His diverse roles reflect his commitment to fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and societal impact in India.
Investment Focus
- Innovative business models
- Scalable solutions
- Strong founding teams
- Potential for significant market impact
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Dr. Ritesh Malik invest in?
Dr. Ritesh Malik invests in Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods and Real Estate, and is based in India. Dr. Ritesh Malik is listed as a angel investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Dr. Ritesh Malik invest at?
Dr. Ritesh Malik backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth and Late Stage.
Which regions does Dr. Ritesh Malik invest in?
Dr. Ritesh Malik invests across India.
What companies has Dr. Ritesh Malik invested in?
Dr. Ritesh Malik's portfolio includes Leverage Edu, inFeedo, Ketto, Wigzo, Sheroes, Sarva Yoga, Inc42 and Stage.
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