Naveesh Nagpal

Naveesh Nagpal

Mentor|Ecosystem Enabler|Early Stage Investor | Enabling passionate ideas turn into scalable business | Investing in early-stage startups and guiding founders towards sustainable growth.

Gurgaon, Gurgaon, Haryana, India - 120011

Investor Overview

CA Naveesh Nagpal is a Fellow Chartered Accountant with 20+ years of experience in corporate finance, taxation, and business advisory, with leadership experience at Airtel, Uninor, G4S, and Lenskart. As Founder of Storch Ventures and an Angel Investor, he supports startups with fundraising, financial strategy, and 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, Pre-Series A

Preferred Sectors

FinTech, SaaS / Enterprise Software, Manufacturing / Industry

Average Ticket Size

₹2Cr+

Current Portfolio (No. of Startups)

4

Geographical Focus

Pan-India / Sector Agnostic

Value Addition Beyond Capital

Mentorship & Strategic Guidance, Fundraising Support (Introductions to VCs / Angels), Community & Ecosystem Access

Co-Investment Preferences

Lead Investor (Take Lead Role in Deals), Angel Syndicates (Participate via Syndicate Groups), Open to All (Flexible)

Investment Horizon

7–10 yrs

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)

Joint Acceleration / Program Partnerships (Run or support incubation/acceleration programs together)

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)

Product / Technology Advisory (Access deep domain expertise)

Other Investors or Investment Firms

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

Due Diligence Collaboration (Work jointly on startup evaluation)

Deal Sharing / Referral Exchange (Share or receive deal flow)

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.

BBC (Balanced bites cafe)

I invested in Balanced Bites Cafe for its innovative corporate QSR model, focus on fresh and balanced food, and strong potential to become a scalable everyday food brand for working professionals.”

Zodiac

I invested in Zodiac because of its innovative approach, strong market potential, and scalable business model. The company’s focus on solving real market challenges and creating sustainable growth makes it a promising opportunity in its sector.

Proserve Property

I invested in Proserve Property because of its strong potential in the real estate sector, innovative approach, and scalable business model. The company’s focus on creating value for customers and driving sustainable growth made it a promising investment opportunity.”