Sunu Sundaran — CEO

A results-driven business leader with 25+ years of experience across India, the Middle East, and Africa, I have built and scaled high-performing businesses across retail, supply chain, and consumer sectors. From leading large P&L mandates in India and Middle East to setting up greenfield retail projects and supply chains in Africa, I bring deep strategic and operational know-how across diverse markets. My career has spanned senior leadership roles, managed large teams and built organizations from the ground up. I’ve worked across high-growth environments and complex business scenarios — always anchored in execution, clarity, and scale. In my second innings, I’ve launched Anaya Ventures — a platform where I now operate as a Venture Partner, Investor, Advisor, and Consultant, helping shape businesses of the future. 💼 What I Do Now 🔹 Angel & Strategic Investing As a Venture Partner with Venture Catalysts, India’s leading integrated incubator and early-stage investment platform, I work closely with promising founders and co-investors. VCats has backed 300+ startups with a strong track record across fintech, consumer tech, and deeptech. An active angel since 2020, I’ve built a multi-sector investment portfolio and also curate select startup and SME investment opportunities for fellow investors. I’m currently involved in: • A premium residential development in Cochin, Kerala • A boutique hospitality project in Varkala, Kerala 🔹 Consulting for Growth I help growth-stage businesses and corporates solve scale challenges as a growth strategist and brings an execution-first lens to brand strategy, operational improvement, and business transformation. 🔹 Advisory for Founders & Startups I work with SMEs and early-stage founders to build strong foundations. My advisory services include: • Business model validation and market mapping • Pitch deck creation and fundraising strategy • GTM design and execution playbooks • Organizational setup and founder coaching I offer paid, high-touch advisory for founders looking to build scalable, investable, and well-governed SMEs and startups. 🤝 Let’s Connect I’m always keen to engage with: • Founders building bold and scalable ventures • Investors seeking quality curated deal flow • Corporates in need of growth strategy or turnaround support Let’s talk if you’re looking for investment, strategic guidance, or collaboration on high-impact opportunities.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Retail and Supply Chain expert with extensive experience in strategic leadership and operational efficiency.

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Experience: 25 yrs 3 mos