Bharat Sethi — Co-Founder
Bharat Sethi is a seasoned entrepreneur and angel investor with a proven track record in building successful consumer brands and digital businesses. As the Founder & CEO of Rage Coffee, he has pioneered "caffeine innovation" in India, creating the world’s first plant-based vitamins coffee. Since its inception in 2019, Rage Coffee has gained rapid prominence for its innovative products, manufacturing techniques, packaging innovation - offering a variety of flavours to cater to the health-conscious consumers. Bharat Sethi has secured $10M+ in funding for Rage Coffee from leading Venture Capital funds, recently partnering with GRM Overseas - one of India’s largest FMCG company as a strategic Investor. Rage Coffee also counts ace Indian cricketer Virat Kohli as its brand ambassador and investor. Before Rage Coffee, Bharat founded PosterGully (2012-2016), an online platform for artists and designers, which he bootstrapped to profitability and later exited successfully. He then launched iDecorama (2016-2018), a B2B marketplace for architects and interior designers, further solidifying his expertise in e-commerce, digital marketing, and brand building. Over the years, he has actively invested in high-growth startups across FMCG, technology, and e-commerce, backing brands like Handpicked, DrinkPrime, Jimmy’s Cocktails, Assembly Luggage, Sanfe, VOIZ, MasterChow amongst others. A graduate of Delhi University (Economics Hons.), Bharat has also pursued specialised studies at Cornell University and Moscow State University. His entrepreneurial journey began early—launching his first online business at 16—alongside excelling in academics, sports, and public speaking. He was a state-level football player, a decorated athlete, and a CBSE Top 0.1% merit holder. His drive for innovation, strategic acumen, and ability to scale brands have made him a recognised leader in India’s startup ecosystem. Beyond business, Bharat hosts the Major Ragers Podcast, sharing insights on startups, strategy, and growth. His ultimate vision is to build businesses that transcend generations, redefining consumer experiences while mentoring and investing in India’s next wave of entrepreneurs. Sethi’s entrepreneurial journey reflects his ability to identify market opportunities and drive innovation across various sectors, establishing him as a notable figure in India’s startup ecosystem.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a B2C e-commerce entrepreneur with strong leadership and fundraising capabilities.
Location: Delhi, India
Experience: 13 yrs 6 mos
Skills
- Entrepreneurship
- E-commerce
- Business Development
- Management Consulting
- Market Research
Career Highlights
- Pioneered caffeine innovation in India.
- Secured over $10M in funding for Rage Coffee.
- Founded multiple successful startups in e-commerce.
Work Experience
Sorted
Investor (2 yrs 7 mos)
Major Ragers Podcast Show
Host (2 yrs 7 mos)
Agrarius
Investor (2 yrs 8 mos)
Quinn
Investor (3 yrs 8 mos)
GoodScore
Investor (3 yrs 9 mos)
HYPD
Investor (3 yrs 9 mos)
VOIZ | voizworks.com
Investor (3 yrs 9 mos)
Riyalto
Investor (3 yrs 10 mos)
Assembly Luggage
Investor (3 yrs 11 mos)
ZFW Dark Stores
Investor (3 yrs 11 mos)
DrinkPrime
Investor (4 yrs)
MasterChow
Investor (4 yrs 1 mo)
Sanfe
Investor (4 yrs 1 mo)
Handpickd
Investor (4 yrs 2 mos)
Radiohead Brands - Jimmy's Cocktails
Investor (4 yrs 2 mos)
US Bitcoin Corp
Investor (4 yrs 3 mos)
Heroes
Investor (5 yrs 2 mos)
Moonshot Brands (YC W21)
Investor (5 yrs 2 mos)
Rage Coffee
Founder (7 yrs)
iDecorama
CEO & co-Founder (2 yrs)
PosterGully (Acquired in Aug'16)
Founder & CEO (4 yrs 4 mos)
WOne Management Systems
Business Analyst (1 yr)
GLG (Gerson Lehrman Group)
Analyst (4 mos)
Moscow State University
Summer School (2 mos)
HDFC Securities
Project Trainee (2 mos)
Education
Specialisation: Networks at Cornell University
Economics (Honours) at Delhi University
