Madan Padaki — Email, Phone & Partners

Overview

Madan Padaki is an Indian entrepreneur and angel investor with a strong focus on education and technology sectors. He co-founded MeritTrac in 2000, India's first skills assessment company, which was acquired by Manipal Education in 2011. He is also the founder and CEO of 1Bridge, a rural supply chain and logistics company serving over 20,000 villages, and the founder and managing trustee of the Head Held High Foundation, a non-profit transforming rural youth into capable professionals and entrepreneurs. Additionally, he co-founded the Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship (GAME), an initiative aimed at igniting a mass entrepreneurship movement across India. He currently serves on the Global Board of Trustees of TiE and as the Honorary President of TiE Bangalore. He has been recognized by Forbes as a leading Tech for Good philanthropist, named Social Entrepreneur of the Year 2021, and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate for his contributions to social impact and entrepreneurship. Madan's investment strategy centers on sectors such as technology, education, social entrepreneurship, and rural development. He has been an angel investor in several startups, focusing on early-stage investments that align with his vision of empowering rural communities and fostering entrepreneurship. His portfolio includes companies in e-commerce, logistics, fintech, healthcare, agriculture, energy, water and sanitation, transport and communication, financial inclusion, media and entertainment, consumer goods, and more. His track record reflects a commitment to social impact and sustainable development, with a particular emphasis on rural empowerment and youth transformation. Through his ventures and investments, Madan aims to create scalable solutions that address critical challenges in education, employment, and economic development in rural India.

Investment Focus

Innovative solutions addressing rural challenges
Scalable business models
Strong management teams
Social impact focus

Portfolio Companies

1BridgeHead Held High FoundationGlobal Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship (GAME)MeritTrac

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What sectors does Madan Padaki invest in?

Madan Padaki invests in Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Consumer Goods, Education and Agriculture, and is based in Karnataka, India. Madan Padaki is listed as a angel investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.