Sharad Bansal

Co-Founder

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India10 yrs 9 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Founder of a successful EdTech company.
Investor in multiple early-stage startups.
Active mentor in the startup ecosystem.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Venture Capitalist with a strong background in EdTech and startup advisory.

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Skills

Core Skills

Venture CapitalInvestment ManagementBusiness StrategyStrategic PlanningEntrepreneurship EducationMarketing

Other Skills

AnalysisBoard GovernanceBusiness DevelopmentCorporate Social ResponsibilityEarly-Stage StartupsEntrepreneurshipFinancial ModelingManagementMarket ResearchNegotiationOperator vcProblem SolvingProduct ManagementProject FinancePublic Speaking

About

🚀 Founder turned Venture Capitalist | Passionate about empowering tech startups 🌟 🎓 Since my graduation from IIT Delhi (Class of 2015), For the past 8+ years, I've led Tinkerly, a pioneering force in the education technology space, empowering educators and learners alike. 💼 Transitioning from founder to investor, We've launched Warmup Ventures, an early-stage technology-focused VC fund. Our mission is to provide seed capital and hands-on support to budding startups, guiding them through their journey to success. 🌱 With a founders-led approach, Warmup Ventures is reshaping the Indian startup ecosystem, inspired by the success stories of founder-led funds across the globe. 💡 Let's connect and explore how we can collaborate to fuel the next wave of innovation in India's tech landscape. When I am not working, I am either exploring new places, watching a suspense thriller or enjoying an adventure sport. I am a certified (P1+P2) Paragliding Pilot. I am also focused on doing my bit about giving back in the areas like startup ecosystem (mentoring, investments and collective philanthropy), Alma Mater (Volunteering with Pan IIT and IIT Delhi Alumni Association) and various non-profits supporting orphans/education.

Experience

Tie bangalore

Charter Member

Oct 2024 – Present · 1 yr 5 mos

After active role in TiE Rajasthan, recently joined TiE Bangalore as Charter Member to more actively contribute my bit to the Bangalore entrepreneur community.
About TiE
Since 1992. TiE has been supporting entrepreneurs by offering education, mentorship, networking and funding opportunities. TiE was founded in 1992 in Silicon Valley by a group of successful entrepreneurs, corporate executives, & senior professionals. There are currently more than 12,000 members and over 1,800 charter members in 61 chapters in 12 countries.

Warmup ventures

Founder & Managing Partner

Jul 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 8 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Warmup ventures is a founders' led sector agnostic technology focused micro vc fund investing in seed or pre seed stages.
Our partners have walked the path of entrepreneurship, scaling businesses, raising capital, and fostering strong core teams and culture, making us truly an Operator VC that brings more than just capital to the table. Our collective experience in angel investing, 90+ angel investments, has allowed us to witness the transformative power of early-stage support.
To pitch, mail at pitch@warmupventures.com
To collaborate, write to partner@warmupventures.com
You can check us at https://warmupventures.com

Seed CapitalOperator vcEarly-Stage StartupsVenture CapitalInvestment Management

Various companies

Startup Advisor and Mentor

May 2020 – Sep 2024 · 4 yrs 4 mos

Providing Business, Strategic and investment advisory to Seed to Growth stage startups in Fintech, Insuretech, Energy, Accelerator, EV & Gaming
Organizing committee member of TiE Rajasthan Smashup 2022, 2023 & 2024– Consulted in evaluating 1000+ startups for 35+ global investors.

Business StrategyStrategic PlanningProduct Management

Iitdaa rajasthan chapter

Executive Committee Member

Mar 2018 – Mar 2021 · 3 yrs · Greater Jaipur Area

Social Service | Alma Mater | Networking
IITDAA Rajasthan Chapter is developed and managed with the following objective to bring together IITD Alumni in or from Rajasthan under one common platform to network, socialize, share ideas & learnings and to serve society at large in varied areas where technology could be an enabler in bringing positive change in the lives of people

Startups

Investor, Investment Advisor, IC Member

Jan 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 2 mos · India

I have been investing in Pre-seed/Seed/Pre-Series A stage startups while working with Funds, Accelerators and advising some HNIs for Investments of > $10mn
IC Member of 3 early stage Startup Seed funds
Personally invested in initial rounds of multiple tech startups

Investment ManagementVenture Capital

Tinkerly

Co Founder & CEO

Jul 2015 – Mar 2024 · 8 yrs 8 mos · Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Tinkerly is a K-12 STEM learning company benefitting school students with new age technologies like Robotics, Coding, Experiential Science and More. Since 2015, Tinkerly’s has benefited 1 million+ students across 2000+ schools across India, Middle East, North America and South East Asia.
The company Raised funds from marquee investors like Navneet Education Ltd, Gray Matters Capital and gave exit to early investors with upto 5x returns. Some of the impact of my work at Tinkerly includes,
$3+ million in revenues and 30x growth in business.
Distribution partnerships in MEA, SEA and North America regions
Facilitated 50+ speaking and media assignment spreading the vision of the company across national forums. Lead an international delegation of Indian School Owners & Principal to Australia

Public SpeakingFinancial ModelingMarketingProblem SolvingTeam ManagementNegotiation+1