Arpit Gupta

Arpit Gupta

| Investing in promising businesses and guiding founders through strategic finance and sustainable growth. | Investing in early-stage startups and guiding founders towards sustainable growth.

Gurugram, Haryana, India, , Haryana, India - 122001

Investor Overview

My investment journey is driven by a simple belief: great businesses are built by strong founders with a clear vision and the ability to execute. I look for promising early-stage opportunities where I can contribute more than just capital. I enjoy understanding the business, supporting founders with strategic thinking, and helping them build the right connections for growth.

Investment Thesis

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.

Preferred Stages

Pre-Seed, Seed

Average Ticket Size

₹1Cr–2Cr

Current Portfolio (No. of Startups)

18

Geographical Focus

Pan-India / Sector Agnostic

Investment Horizon

3–5 yrs

Value Addition Beyond Capital

Mentorship & Strategic Guidance, Business Development & Partnerships, Fundraising Support (Introductions to VCs / Angels)

Co-Investment Preferences

Lead Investor (Take Lead Role in Deals), Co-Invest with Other VCs, Angel Syndicates (Participate via Syndicate Groups)

Open to Collaborate With

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.

Incubation & Other Institutions

Research & Innovation Collaboration (Partner on technology transfer or R&D projects)

Startup Scouting & Deal Flow (Access curated startups from incubators and institutions)

Mentorship Opportunities (Provide or receive mentoring via institutional networks)

Professionals & Mentors

Mentorship for Portfolio Companies (Connect portfolio startups with subject experts or mentors)

Deal Sourcing / Startup Referrals (Reach new startups and deal flow)

Due Diligence Support (Get expert help in evaluating startups)

Other Investors or Investment Firms

Co-Investment Opportunities (Invest together with other investors or firms)

Lead / Follow Roles (Take lead or follow-on positions in rounds)

Due Diligence Collaboration (Work jointly on startup evaluation)

Picture Gallery

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.

Success Stories

Success stories reflect the true impact of investment. This section highlights founders’ journeys, challenges overcome, and milestones achieved, showcasing how startups create innovation, growth, and long-term value for the ecosystem.

Lagoom

I invested in Lagoom because of its differentiated business model, strong market potential, and promising growth opportunity in India’s evolving experience economy.

Carbon Esinc

I invested in Carbon Esinc because of its innovative approach to sustainable carbon solutions and its strong potential to create meaningful impact in India’s growing clean-tech and sustainability market.

Omi

I invested in Omi because of its innovative approach, strong market potential, and the opportunity to create meaningful impact in India’s growing consumer and experience-driven market.