| D2C Growth Partner | Luxury Brand Builder | Investing in the next generation of consumer brands and empowering founders to build enduring, scalable businesses. | Investing in early-stage startups and guiding founders towards sustainable growth.
Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India - 110011
Ankur Pateria is a startup ecosystem professional and Incubation Manager at Venture Catalysts, with strong experience in startup incubation, founder engagement, pitch evaluation, and investor relations. As an active jury member and ecosystem mentor, he supports early-stage startups, guides founders through their growth journey, and helps build meaningful connections with investors and the wider startup ecosystem.
This section highlights an investor’s thesis — focusing on visionary founders, scalable business models, and impactful solutions. The approach blends capital and mentorship to back startups with strong growth potential, sustainable execution, and long-term value creation.
Sector Agnostic / Multi-Sector
₹2Cr+
300
Pan-India / Sector Agnostic
5–7 yrs
Mentorship & Strategic Guidance, Business Development & Partnerships, Hiring / Talent Acquisition Support
Lead Investor (Take Lead Role in Deals), Co-Invest with Other VCs, Angel Syndicates (Participate via Syndicate Groups)
Pre-Series A, Series A, Series B
This section highlights collaboration opportunities with investors — from visionary founders and co-investors to incubators and ecosystem partners. The focus is on building impactful businesses through strategic partnerships, capital, guidance, and networks for sustainable growth.
Research & Innovation Collaboration (Partner on technology transfer or R&D projects)
Startup Scouting & Deal Flow (Access curated startups from incubators and institutions)
Joint Acceleration / Program Partnerships (Run or support incubation/acceleration programs together)
Mentorship for Portfolio Companies (Connect portfolio startups with subject experts or mentors)
Deal Sourcing / Startup Referrals (Reach new startups and deal flow)
Co-Investment / Syndication Opportunities (Invest alongside professionals or mentor networks)
Co-Investment Opportunities (Invest together with other investors or firms)
Lead / Follow Roles (Take lead or follow-on positions in rounds)
Deal Sharing / Referral Exchange (Share or receive deal flow)
This section showcases moments that define the investor’s journey — portfolio stories, partnerships, and ecosystem milestones. Each picture tells a story of collaboration, growth, and impact within the startup community.
