Praful Chatrapati

Co-Founder

Pune, Maharashtra, India25 yrs 9 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Mentored over 87 startups to success.
  • Raised 70Cr for startups from various funding sources.
  • Launched India's first doorstep gadget repair service.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned entrepreneur and mentor in the startup ecosystem.

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Skills

Core Skills

FundraisingStartup DevelopmentBusiness Strategy

Other Skills

Analytical SkillsBrand DevelopmentBusiness DevelopmentBusiness Management SolutionsBusiness OperationsBusiness PlanningBusiness Process ImprovementCRMChannel PartnersCustomer ServiceDistributed Team ManagementE-commerceEntrepreneurshipEntrepreneurship DevelopmentGo-to-market Strategy

About

Hello! I'm Praful Chatrapati. For over 25 years, I've been deeply involved in the startup ecosystem, both as an entrepreneur and as a guiding force for upcoming ventures. Mentorship & Funding Expertise: - Startup Funding Coach & Mentor, specializing in guiding startups towards achieving their funding goals. - Personal handholding to prepare founders for Angel Funding, Venture Capital Funding. - Proud to have evolved and mentored 87+ startups, steering them to success. Startup Achievements: - Built three startups from the ground up, growing them to teams of over 500 people. - Raised 70Cr for 2 Startups from Angle Group, SIDBI Venture, CGTMSE Schemes, and SOL Group - Launched India's first doorstep gadget repair service in 2011. - Led SSP Advantage to achieve 150% growth year-on-year. - Collaborated with a UK Group active in 21 countries on a global venture. Professional Highlights: - Contributed to major brands like Samsung, Whirlpool, and LML. - Earned accolades such as the Smart CEO award and gained recognition from IDBI Bank and Economic Times. Outside of Work: When I'm not immersed in the startup world, I relish my moments playing cricket and expressing my thoughts through painting. Building connections is crucial in our ever-evolving industry. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, an investor, or someone keen on the startup space, I'd love to connect and explore synergies.

Experience

25 yrs 9 mos
Total Experience
4 yrs 8 mos
Average Tenure
7 yrs 1 mo
Current Experience

Inflow influencers llp

Startup Funding Mentor : Hand Holding from Validation to Valuation

May 2020Present · 5 yrs 11 mos · India · Hybrid

  • Our mentorship program offers end-to-end guidance for startups, from validating the initial idea to securing the right valuation for fundraising. We serve as a hands-on, strategic partner, ensuring each step aligns with your growth goals.
  • How It Works:
  • Our approach is structured around four core modules, delivered through weekly mentorship meetings, ongoing support, and a dedicated WhatsApp group for real-time coordination. Each stage is tailored to address your specific needs, from idea validation to investor pitching.
  • Scope of Work:
  • 1)Validation – Refine your idea with market research, feasibility studies, and competitive analysis.
  • 2)Business Planning – Develop an investable business model, financial projections, and strategic roadmaps.
  • 3)Organizational Readiness – Establish an efficient team structure, governance, and compliance framework.
  • 4)Investor Pitching – Prepare a compelling pitch, financial valuation, and connect with suitable investors.
  • Through this program, you gain not just mentorship but a collaborative partner, ensuring you're ready for a successful funding journey.
  • Success Stories :
  • + Personal Journey: Successfully raised both angel and VC funding for own ventures.
  • + Proven Mentorship: Guided 75+ startups with a strong 66% success rate.
  • + Valuable Network: Established connections with key resources and investors.
  • + Expertise in Fundraising: Specialized in valuation and fundraising preparation for startups.
  • www.prafulchatrapati.com
Business StrategyEntrepreneurshipMarketing StrategyFundraisingStartup Development

Sol supports private limited

Entrepreneur | Director

Mar 2019Present · 7 yrs 1 mo · India

  • We would like to introduce SOL Supports Pvt. Ltd which is a venture of SOL Group established since 1995 and having massive business operation reach in 21 countries worldwide.
  • Sol group head office is located in Dubai, UAE, and has branches enriched with wide distribution and sourcing channels in more than 21 countries which almost covers five major continents of the world. Our worldwide presence and ethical business policies enable both the buyer and seller to transact business from one country to another at ease ensuring with genuine stocks that too with competitive prices & best after-sales service.
  • In India, our office is located in Mumbai, the commercial capital of India. With a growing market share of the mobile industry in India, our specialized repair and refurb setups & operations, along with trusted QC partners can assure better business prospects through our practice of large scale economies along with efficient efforts, to suite your scope of business.
  • We have established our expertise in the following areas:
  • We produced 50,000+ Refurbished I-phones (mix of models) and sold in the Market. We have built a world-class repair hub setup in Mumbai having 10,000+ Units monthly production capacity for multi Brands.
  • We are an established name in the electronic market for helping Brands and wholesalers to support selling End of Life or Non-moving stocks in India and abroad.
  • # We have a ready and complied network for importing material
  • # We have EPR license to manage Electronic Ewaste management
  • # We have strong logistic channel partners for B2B and B2C deliveries
  • # We deal in multiple and various segments, electronics, white goods, and Brown good sales.

Ssp advantage

Co-Founder & CEO

Feb 2011Jan 2018 · 6 yrs 11 mos · Mumbai

  • Conceived & Curated India's first & most unique door-step service solution in the year 2011. Idea creator & a lead driving force behind SSP Advantage. Achived to formulate a unique WIN-WIN strategy for both Consumer & Cliental Brands. Succesully Raised Angel funds and VC funds to grow multifold from 10 employees to 500+ employees across Pan India.

Samsung electronics

Corporate Service Manager

Aug 2006May 2012 · 5 yrs 9 mos · New Delhi Area, India

  • A part of the key leadership team in the corporate office to build and establish a Mobile service network to 1000+ centers across India. Engaged in drafting policies, processes, and systems during the most challenging and growing period of mobile business in India ( 1000's to 3Millions per month).
  • Mobile Operations: Call Management & Performance Evaluations
  • Planning and Strategy: Service Network Management & Innovation
  • Technical Support: Planning of New Model readiness - Spare Kit planning, conducting Training, & designing Training Material
  • Key Achievements
  • L 4 (highest level of repairs) TAT Reduction (7 days to on-time swap)
  • Printed Board Assembly Swap Process - First time in Mobile Industry
  • Network Expansion (633 in 2008 to 1577 in 2012)
  • Cost Reduction
  • Key analyst member for Cost reduction (reduced PCC from 324 to 129 in One year)
  • DOA policy redefined to reduce cost by 34%

Whirlpool of india ltd.

Service Manager

May 2004Jul 2006 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Among the top performer during tenure and a high revenue generator. I also got the privilege to add value in designing and made operationally ready, the first whirlpool customer experience center in Baroda.
  •  SVC Operations
  •  Network Correction / Expansion
  •  Revenue Targets - AMC, Accounts & Spare
  •  SVC profitability

Lml

Service Manager

Jul 2001May 2004 · 2 yrs 10 mos · Gujarat, India

  • Among the key 10 select engineers to get trained by NIIT and reporting to CEO directly on ambitious launch of "Freedom Bike "across India. Also got involved in building service center and showrooms with new designs and process. The top performer for spares revenue and conducted unique events like consumer mela, free checkup camp, Mileage camps, etc.

Kinetic engineering limited, ahmednagar

Territory Manager

Apr 1999Jul 2001 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Pune Area, India

Education

State Board of Technical Education and Training

B. Tech. — Mechanical Engineering

Jan 1994Jan 1997

Kendriya Vidyalaya

HSC — Science

Jan 1992Jan 1994

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