The Startup Scholars

Aakarshan Singh Sethi

Angel Investor | Startup Mentor | Startup Investor & Mentor | Co-Founder & CEO, The Startup Scholars | Customer Success Manager, Multiplier | Helping startups strengthen business models, refine strategy, and scale through practical mentorship and ecosystem guidance.

M-61, Basement, Block M, Saket, New Delhi, Delhi, India - 110017

Investor Overview

I have over 10 years of experience in the startup and entrepreneurship ecosystem, with a strong focus on mentoring, business strategy, innovation, and startup development. I have mentored and advised 75+ startups and contributed to initiatives with Startup India, Startup Himachal, and multiple State Governments. I currently work with Multiplier Technologies and also lead The Startup Scholars as Co-Founder & CEO. My experience spans roles as an investor, mentor, judge, trainer, and advisor, supporting founders in building stronger and scalable businesses.

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

Seed

Preferred Sectors

Sector Agnostic / Multi-Sector

Geographical Focus

Pan-India / Sector Agnostic

Value Addition Beyond Capital

Mentorship & Strategic Guidance, Business Development & Partnerships, Product / Technology Advisory

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

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

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

Mentorship Opportunities (Provide or receive mentoring via institutional networks)

Investment Readiness Programs (Collaborate on training startups for fundraising)

Events & Knowledge Sharing (Co-host summits, bootcamps, or workshops with institutions)

Policy / Regulatory Advocacy (Work with institutions on policy or ecosystem development)

Professionals & Mentors

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

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

Strategic Partnerships / Business Development (Facilitate partnerships through your network)

Product / Technology Advisory (Access deep domain expertise)

Workshops / Knowledge Sessions (Organize learning sessions with mentors and professionals)

Other Investors or Investment Firms

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

Strategic Partnerships (Form alliances with other investors for sector focus)

Knowledge & Insights Sharing (Exchange market research, reports, or benchmarks)

Co-working Spaces

Mentorship Hubs (Offer mentoring sessions inside co-working spaces)

Startup Scouting & Deal Flow (Access curated startups from co-working spaces)

Event Hosting & Demo Days (Use co-working venues for pitch events or workshops)

Community Building & Networking (Engage with co-working members to build ecosystem links)

Investment Readiness Programs (Run investor-readiness sessions in co-working spaces)

Cross-Promotion & Partnerships (Collaborate on marketing or ecosystem programs)

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.

Fintech Startup

Helped PayEase refine the model & pitch; secured ₹3 Cr seed funding in 6 months.

Retcons Technology

Worked with Retcons Technology as part of my startup ecosystem journey, supporting the venture through startup guidance and entrepreneurial development.

Flash E-Bike Taxi

Worked with Flash E-Bike Taxi, supporting the startup through entrepreneurial guidance and business development during its startup journey.

Learning & Insights

Learning and insights shared here reflect experiences from the startup ecosystem — offering practical knowledge, strategies, and lessons to help founders navigate challenges, make better decisions, and accelerate their entrepreneurial journey.