Archana Jahagirdar — Founder

I'm Archana Jahagirdar, Founder and Managing Partner at Rukam Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm investing in consumer-focused startups in India. Launched in 2019, Rukam Capital has invested in over 20 innovative companies, including Sleepy Owl, GoDesi, BECO, Pilgrim, Curefoods, Yoho, and The Indus Valley. We've recently expanded with Rukam Sitara, a ₹100 crore tech fund dedicated to supporting India's vibrant tech ecosystem. My experience includes collaborating with the Indian Angel Network, sourcing deals, and launching accelerators. These roles inspired my commitment to early-stage investing. I've been recognized for my contributions to India's startup landscape: - Nominated to the National Startup Advisory Council (NSAC), chaired by Shri Piyush Goyal. - Featured in Mint's '100 Women Entrepreneurs Building and Shaping India' (2022). - Named among the 41 Women Torchbearers in India's Startup Investment Space by Inc42 (2023). Passionate about fostering community, I've: - Organized New Delhi Slush’d, India's edition of the global startup event Slush Helsinki. - Part of the core organising committee of Startup Mahakumbh, one of the world's largest startup gatherings - Co-led India's delegation at Latitude 59 in Estonia. Founded Bootstrap Incubation and Advisory Foundation, a non-profit building strong founder-investor communities. Are you a founder building an exciting consumer brand or tech startup? I'd love to connect. Visit rukamcapital.com to learn more.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Venture Capitalist with a focus on consumer startups.

Location: Delhi, India

Experience: 13 yrs