Angel Investor | CEO at Faad Capital | Talking about Indian businesses one story at a time
DLF Cyber City DLF Phase 3, , Haryana, India - 122002
As an angel investor and CEO of FAAD Capital, my journey has been driven by a mission to empower early-stage founders across India. I have invested in 100+ startups, focusing on scalable ideas from pre-seed to Series A stages. Through FAAD, I aim to bridge the gap between capital, mentorship, and execution for emerging entrepreneurs. My approach goes beyond funding—I actively support founders with strategic guidance and ecosystem access. Alongside investing, I leverage content and storytelling to educate and inspire the next generation of startup builders, creating a strong, collaborative entrepreneurial 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.
Pre-Seed, Seed, Pre-Series A
Sector Agnostic / Multi-Sector
₹25L–1Cr
135
Pan-India / Sector Agnostic
Flexible
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)
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)
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)
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.
This section features videos showcasing investors in action — from interviews and fireside chats to pitch events and ecosystem discussions. Each video reflects their philosophy, portfolio highlights, and community engagement. Through these showcases, founders gain insights into how investors think, act, and support entrepreneurship. It’s a window into their vision, values, and the impact they aim to create in the startup ecosystem.
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.
Galaxeye faced deep-tech funding gaps and long R&D cycles in space imaging. I backed them early, enabling capital access and strategic connects. With guidance on positioning and scaling, they accelerated product development. Today, they are building advanced satellite imaging solutions, strengthening India’s space-tech ecosystem and global competitiveness.
The Hosteller struggled with standardization and expansion across locations. I helped with capital infusion and strategic scaling frameworks. With improved operations and brand positioning, they expanded rapidly. Today, they are one of India’s fastest-growing hostel chains, offering consistent experiences to young travelers nationwide
By balancing authenticity with scalability, they grew steadily. Today, they are reviving classic flavors while building a strong, recognizable restaurant chain
Rock Paper Rum struggled with brand differentiation in a crowded alcobev market. I supported them with capital and go-to-market strategy. By refining their storytelling and distribution approach, they gained traction. Today, they stand out as a bold, youth-driven brand with growing presence across key urban markets