List of Angel Investors in India (2025)

India’s startup scene is thriving, thanks in large part to a growing group of angel investors. These are entrepreneurs, executives, and industry experts who invest their own money into early-stage companies—often providing not just funding but also mentorship and business connections.

Leading Angel Investors

As of 2025, the following angel investors are among the most active and influential in India, supporting ventures in technology, retail, fintech, health, and more. (Information compiled from publicly available investment records and interviews.)

1. Anupam Mittal

Founder and CEO of People Group (owner of Shaadi.com).

• Investments: 90+ startups in tech, healthcare, sustainability, and consumer brands.
• Notable Deals: Ola, Druva, multiple Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) brands.
• Trivia: Regular lead investor on Shark Tank India.
  

2. Ashneer Grover

Co-founder of CrickPe (Third Unicorn) and former MD of BharatPe.

• Investments: 50+ startups in fintech, logistics, edtech, and F&B.
• Notable Deals: Zippee, Fello, House of X, several fintech and logistics ventures.
• Style: Known for quick decisions and candid advice to founders.

3. Kunal Shah

Founder of CRED and co-founder of Freecharge.

• Investments: ~200 companies in fintech, AI, SaaS, and consumer apps.
• Notable Deals: Razorpay, Unacademy, BharatPe.
• Reputation: Popular in venture circles for long-term strategic guidance.

4. Aman Gupta

Co-founder and CMO of boAt.

• Investments: Data analytics, engineering innovations, and e-commerce startups.
• Focus: Uses his consumer brand experience to help product-focused startups grow.

5. Ramakant Sharma

Co-founder of Livspace.

• Investments: Early-stage companies in home improvement, SaaS, and tech-enabled services.
• Expertise: Product design, operations, and scaling strategies.

6. Rajan Anandan

Managing Director at Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia Capital India & SEA).

• Investments: SaaS, AI, and deep-tech startups.
• Role: Mentor at the Surge Accelerator program; often a first-round investor.
  

7. Kunal Bahl

Co-founder of Snapdeal and AceVector; partner at Titan Capital.

• Investments: Ola, Urban Company, Razorpay, Mamaearth, Bira.
• Value Add: Known for connecting founders with top business networks.

8. Vijay Shekhar Sharma

Founder and CEO of Paytm.

• Investments: Primarily in fintech, payments, and technology.
• Strength: Helps founders navigate regulations and scale quickly.

9. Jitendra Gupta

Founder of Jupiter and Citrus Pay.

• Investments: Fintech, SaaS, and payment technology.
• Edge: Deep domain expertise in financial products.

10. Binny Bansal

Co-founder of Flipkart.

• Investments: Consumer internet, logistics, and deep tech.
• Support: Offers capital, strategic advice, and high-value industry connections.

Final Word

These investors are more than just sources of funding. They bring mentorship, strategic guidance, and powerful networks—helping Indian startups grow into global companies.