Rajiv Mehta
Overview
Rajiv Mehta is an angel investor and general partner at Athera Venture Partners, an early-stage venture capital firm based in Bengaluru, India. He joined Athera in 2023, bringing over two decades of experience in the consumer and retail sectors. Prior to his venture capital role, Mehta held significant positions in leading companies, including launching Puma in India and serving as CEO of Stove Kraft Ltd, where he led the company to a public listing and operational turnaround. In addition to his operating roles, Mehta has been an active angel investor since 2011, making over 15 investments in various startups. His portfolio includes companies such as Druva, StayZilla, Unbxd, Wow Momo, Faballey, Bird’s Eye Systems, Fynd, and WedMeGood. He has also mentored companies on growth and marketing strategies, notably consulting with Urban Ladder to establish their offline retail channel in 2017. Mehta holds a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from the Institute of Chemical Technology in Mumbai, a Master’s in Chemical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, and an MBA from INSEAD, France/Singapore. His extensive background in both operating and investing roles positions him as a valuable partner for early-stage founders in India seeking strategic guidance and capital support.
Investment Focus
- Early-stage companies in India
- Strong growth potential
- Innovative business models
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Rajiv Mehta invest in?
Rajiv Mehta invests in Technology, Consumer Goods, Retail and E-commerce, and is based in Karnataka, India. Rajiv Mehta is listed as a angel investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Rajiv Mehta invest at?
Rajiv Mehta backs companies at Seed and Early Stage.
Which regions does Rajiv Mehta invest in?
Rajiv Mehta invests across India.
What companies has Rajiv Mehta invested in?
Rajiv Mehta's portfolio includes Fynd, Druva, Unbxd, FabAlley, Stayzilla, Wow Momo, Bird’s Eye Systems and WedMeGood.
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