Archana Jahagirdar (Managing Partner, Rukam Capital)

Archana Jahagirdar is the founder and managing partner of Rukam Capital, to find out. Set up in 2019, the Delhi-based venture capital firm invests in early-stage consumer products and services companies with significant growth potential. The VC has funded as many as 20+ startups, including noted brands such as Go DESi, Sleepy Owl Coffee, Burger Singh, BECO, The Indus Valley, Curefoods and more.

Episode Notes:

1. Intro (1:25)
2. Why did Archana venture into investing in startups? (2:51)
3. The evolution of the Indian startup ecosystem (7:14)
4. Why are Rukum’s LPs excited about India and the fund? (14:04)
5. How do Indian LPs add value to portfolio companies? (17:50)
6. Key learnings from portfolio founders (22:08)
7. Essential practices for every founder (31:19)
8. Rukam Capital: Investment focus and thesis (41:15)