Nirupa Shankar

Overview

Nirupa Shankar is an Indian entrepreneur and angel investor based in Bengaluru, India. She serves as the Joint Managing Director of Brigade Group, a prominent real estate development company founded by her father, M.R. Jaishankar. In 2016, she launched the Brigade Real Estate Accelerator Program (REAP), Asia's first real estate-focused accelerator, aimed at mentoring high-tech startups in the real estate sector. Additionally, she co-founded Earth Fund in 2025, a ₹300 crore investment fund targeting early-stage startups in real estate technology and sustainability. As an angel investor, Nirupa has been involved in several funding rounds, including a bridge funding round in 2016 for DropKaffe Food & Beverages Pvt. Ltd., a dairy beverage maker. The funds raised were intended to enhance production capacity and marketing efforts. Her investment strategy focuses on sectors such as real estate, technology, sustainability, and construction, with a particular interest in startups that drive innovation in these areas. Nirupa's investment philosophy emphasizes supporting ventures that contribute to sustainable development and technological advancement in the real estate and construction industries. She has been recognized for her entrepreneurial achievements, including being featured as a Young Turk on CNBC and included in Economic Times' 40 under 40 list. Her leadership in Brigade Group and her investment activities reflect a commitment to fostering innovation and growth in the real estate sector.

Investment Focus

• Innovative business models
• Scalable operations
• Sustainable practices
• Strong management teams
• Clear market differentiation

Portfolio Companies