Manish Johari

Co-Founder

Delhi, India30 yrs experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over two decades of experience in the startup ecosystem.
Expert in helping investors find promising startups.
Regular speaker at industry events.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Venture Capital expert with a focus on Renewable Energy and Strategic Consulting.

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Skills

Core Skills

Venture CapitalSeed CapitalStrategic ConsultingMergers & AcquisitionsSolar EnergyManagement ConsultingPrivate Equity

Other Skills

Business AnalysisBusiness DevelopmentBusiness PlanningBusiness StrategyConsultingCorporate FinanceExecutive ManagementFinancial ServicesFundingGrowth strategiesInvestment BankingJoint VenturesM&AManagementMergers

About

Helping Angel investors find Jewels in the startup ecosystem. Manish Johari has over two decades of experience in the startup ecosystem as an investor, strategic advisor and mentor. He is a regular speaker at industry events.

Experience

O2 vc fund

Founding Partner

Oct 2025 – Present · 5 mos · India

O2 VC Fund - A DeepTech fund in the making with a focus on pre-seed to Series A investments in disruptive innovations

Seed CapitalStart-up VenturesVenture Capital

Lead angels

2 roles

Advisor - Portfolio Growth

Promoted

Jul 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

Senior Vice President

Aug 2019 – May 2022 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Lead Angels Network provides Angel investments and has built a full stack services offering for startups to provide 360° support at every stage in the life cycle of a startup. Lead Angels has angel investors across the globe in its network with active chapters in Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru & Hyderabad.

Maple capital advisors

Consulting Director

Jul 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

> Highly curated pre-seed Investments
> Strategic transactions for startups

strategic transactionsStrategic ConsultingMergers & Acquisitions

Agility ventures

Senior Vice President & Partner - Investor Relations

May 2022 – Jun 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo · Delhi, India

Maple capital advisors

Consulting Director

Mar 2018 – Aug 2019 · 1 yr 5 mos · Delhi

Vbd partners

Partner

Apr 2014 – Mar 2018 · 3 yrs 11 mos

Riversilica technologies pvt ltd.,

Head of Global Operations

Feb 2013 – Mar 2014 · 1 yr 1 mo · Bangalore

Ryumo

Management Consultant

Aug 2009 – Aug 2019 · 10 yrs

Hands-on consulting for Solar Power Plant setup in Rajasthan
from Land identification to commissioning
Got 2 plants of 5 MW each commissioned
Strategic Consulting, including business plan & Growth strategy for :
1. Wealth Management Company
2. Stone exports and mining company
3. Solar Off-grid/ home lighting solutions company

Techcap india

2 roles

Vice President

Promoted

Jul 2007 – Jul 2009 · 2 yrs

Experitse: VC/ PE & M&A Transactions.
Working with high-growth, Early stage companies on growth strategies, funding and strategic alliances. Focus on Knowledge Economy sectors - IT, BPO, KPO, Media, Entertainment, Life sciences, Web 2.0, Internet and retail.

VC/ PE & M&A TransactionsGrowth strategiesFundingStrategic alliancesVenture CapitalMergers & Acquisitions

Senior Consultant

Jan 2000 – Jun 2007 · 7 yrs 5 mos

Management Consulting, Investmentment Banking, Private Equity, M&A, Senior Management Head Hunting.
Focus areas - IT & ITES, Media, Entertainment
Helping companies on growth strategies, strategic alliances and senior management induction.

Management ConsultingInvestment BankingPrivate EquityM&A