Samarth Gudwala

Business Development Executive

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India1 yr 8 mos experience

Key Highlights

Expert in early-stage investments and venture capital.
Strong background in strategy and market analysis.
Passionate about supporting the Indian startup ecosystem.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Venture Capital and Consulting expert focused on early-stage startups.

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Skills

Core Skills

Venture CapitalInvestmentsStrategyManagement Consulting

Other Skills

Analytical SkillsC (Programming Language)Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)CommunicationConsultingData AnalyticsDue DiligenceEmission FactorsEngineeringEnglishFinanceHTMLJavaScriptLeadershipLogistics Analysis

About

I have experience working with Tier 1 consulting firms, early-stage startups, prestigious research institutions and premier VC funds. I am passionate about driving the growth of the Indian startup ecosystem and contributing to its success through capital support, scaling strategies, and fostering innovation. I support founders in navigating challenges, refining their business models, and creating long-term value. Outside of work, I have a keen interest in cricket and enjoy following the sport during my free time. Feel free to connect with me if you share similar interests, have exciting opportunities to discuss, or simply want to chat. Keywords: Consulting, Venture Capital, PE/VC, Startups, Seed, Pre-Seed, Research

Experience

1 yr 8 mos

Total Experience

11 mos

Average Tenure

9 mos

Current Experience

Chiratae ventures

Investments

Sep 2025 – Present · 9 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Early-stage investing in Seed to Series B startups with $1-5Mn cheques
Looking at everything under the sun with focus on Consumer(brands + tech) & Defence
Write to me at: samarth@chiratae.com

InvestmentsVenture CapitalStartupsDue Diligence

Antler

Investment Analyst

Oct 2024 – Sep 2025 · 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Looked at FinTech, Mobility & B2B Commerce Investments
Select Investments:
FinTech: Blink Money | Elixir Club | Rovia
Mobility: Turbotron | Milo Mobility | Pulse Energy
India B2B: Inamo | APM Medichem | ArkaHub

InvestmentsVenture CapitalResearch Skills

Pwc india

Technology Consultant

May 2023 – Jul 2023 · 2 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

Worked on PoC development for a Tableau based dashboard on multi-modal integration of public transport for public sector clients.

StrategyResearch Skills

Titan capital

Investment Analyst

Apr 2023 – Jun 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · Remote

Looked at D2C, ConsumerTech & SaaS Investments
Select Investments:
1. FAE Beauty
2. Procuzy
3. KARBAN
4. Simplismart

Research SkillsInvestmentsVenture CapitalDue Diligence

Cambridge judge business school

Research Assistant

Dec 2022 – Jun 2023 · 6 mos

Developed an enterprise market-fitment model for an MSME mentorship social venture, conducted primary research through customer interviews and competitor analysis.

StrategyResearch Skills

Indian institute of management bangalore

Research Assistant

Dec 2022 – Mar 2023 · 3 mos

Developed India-specific freight transportation emission factors, the tool enables Indian logistic companies and corporates to accurately compute their Scope 3 emissions arising from road, air, rail and water transport.

StrategyResearch Skills

Do well do good

Consultant

Jun 2022 – Aug 2022 · 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Worked with a team of ex-MBB consultants from France & India on real world projects for multinational firms based out of France.

StrategyOpportunity SizingManagement ConsultingResearch SkillsTrend AnalysisMarket Sizing+1

Hubbler

Product Manager

Mar 2022 – Apr 2022 · 1 mo

Analyzed user/client requirements and competitor offerings; established user journey and developed an application integrated with databases of inventory & orders to automate the 'Procure to Pay'(P2P) process.