Sarita Raichura

Director of Engineering

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India20 yrs 5 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Led investment initiatives for high-potential startups.
Built vibrant investor communities across South India.
Passionate advocate for women in the workforce.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Venture Capital professional with a strong focus on startup ecosystem development.

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Skills

Core Skills

InvestmentProgram ManagementCommunity EngagementBusiness DevelopmentNetworkingMarket AnalysisForecastingMarket Sizing

Other Skills

AnalysisAnalyticsBusiness AnalysisBusiness StrategyCollaborationCompetitive AnalysisEconometric ModelingFinancial ForecastingLeadershipManagementMarket ResearchMarketing StrategyNetwork BuildingOpportunity AssessmentProduct Management

About

I lead the Blume Founders Fund and Network programs at Blume Ventures —partnering with incredible early-stage founders across India. Helping them go from 0 to 1 (and beyond) isn’t just my job—it’s what I genuinely love doing. I believe that backing the right startups can drive long-term, large-scale impact. After spending a few years in the US and at Intel Tech —across forecasting and retail operations in Asia—I found my true calling in the Indian startup ecosystem. From building communities at Indian Angel Network to driving founder-first initiatives at Blume, I thrive where capital meets conviction and community. I’m deeply passionate about getting more women into the workforce - I try to lead by example—raising two teenagers, working 24/7, and still loving every bit of the chaos and the calling :).

Experience

20 yrs 5 mos

Total Experience

5 yrs 1 mo

Average Tenure

6 yrs 4 mos

Current Experience

Blume ventures

Director

Jan 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 4 mos · Bangalore

Spearheading the Blume Founders Fund, investing $25K to $250K in startups outside Blume’s core fund to deepen our engagement with high-potential founders. As part of the investment team, I lead Blume’s network programs, including the Blume Super Scout initiative and our collaborations with early-stage funds. I focus on building and leveraging a strong ecosystem of super angels, micro VCs, and strategic partners. Beyond capital, I work closely with founders to enable growth through curated network connections, community engagement, and the full strength of the Blume platform.

ManagementBusiness DevelopmentProgram ManagementStrategic PlanningInvestment

Indian angel network

Regional Head -South India

Aug 2016 – Nov 2019 · 3 yrs 3 mos · Bangalore

Served as the primary point of contact for entrepreneurs across South India, including Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Kerala. Acted as the focal point for angels and investors, building a vibrant and engaged investor community in Bangalore. Developed and maintained strategic partnerships with accelerators, incubators, VCs, co-working spaces, industry bodies, and corporates. Focused on positioning Indian Angel Network as the go-to platform for funding, mentoring, and investing—sourcing high-potential entrepreneurs and helping them secure the capital they needed to scale.

ManagementBusiness DevelopmentNetworkingStrategic Partnerships

Intel corporation

3 roles

Retail Operations and Biz Intelligence Manager - Asia including Jpn

Jan 2014 – Jul 2016 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Led retail market updates across 12 countries, overseeing ROI analysis for retail investments across markets and channels. Worked with retail business heads and marketing managers to set strategic goals and track retail metrics. Collaborated with over 40 of Asia’s largest retailers to analyze key performance indicators across product categories. Also partnered closely with the Consumer Research team, participating in focus groups to better understand consumer behavior across Asia.

ForecastingMarket AnalysisROI AnalysisCollaboration

Market Sizing & Forecasting - Emerging Asia

Promoted

Jan 2008 – Dec 2013 · 5 yrs 11 mos

Part of a global team of 20 within Intel’s Market Sizing & Forecasting (MSF) group, reporting directly to Chief Economist Paul Thomas at the Santa Clara HQ. I was responsible for forecasting demand across Asia, with a special focus on India. The MSF team operated independently to provide an objective view of market dynamics, enabling more informed regional budget prioritization. My role included sizing the Total Addressable Market (TAM) across emerging Asian markets and collaborating with modeling teams to forecast growth using econometric models, factoring in macroeconomic trends, new product adoption, and currency movements.

ForecastingMarket SizingEconometric Modeling

Business Analyst - Consumer Electronics Group

Jul 2004 – Dec 2005 · 1 yr 5 mos · Phoenix, Arizona Area

Conducted market opportunity analysis for Intel in the consumer electronics space, covering segments from set-top boxes to HDTVs. Delivered comprehensive TAM/SAM/SOM assessments to evaluate strategic new opportunities.

Market AnalysisOpportunity AssessmentStrategic Analysis

Wells fargo

Management Trainee

Jun 2001 – Dec 2001 · 6 mos · Phoenix, Arizona Area

My first job in the US was at the Wells Fargo HQ branch in Arizona, where I worked as a Management Trainee rotating across departments. I gained hands-on experience in customer privacy protocols and the importance of building trust through responsible banking practices.

Rpg retail ltd

Financial Analyst

Jul 2000 – Jul 2001 · 1 yr · Chennai Area, India · On-site

Worked at the headquarters of Foodworld Supermarkets Ltd., where I focused on analyzing the ROI of individual stores. This role gave me early exposure to unit economics, store-level profitability, and taught me the fundamentals of running a business.

Icici bank

Management Trainee

Apr 1999 – Jul 1999 · 3 mos · Bangalore, India

Started my career at the Koramangala branch – my very first job. It was a hands-on learning experience where I gained a deep understanding of branch operations and discovered the true value of delivering excellent customer service.