About Us

Arise Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage tech companies across three key verticals: Consumer, Climate, and Enterprise. We are passionate about backing visionary founders who are transforming industries and creating a positive impact on the world.

Our Investment Focus

Consumer: We invest in consumer brands and consumer tech, seeking out companies that are disrupting traditional industries and redefining the way we live, work, and play.
Climate: We are committed to supporting companies that are addressing the climate crisis, investing in sustainable foods, waste management, and sustainability solutions.
Enterprise: We focus on B2B SaaS, DeepTech, and Enterprise across fintech, health tech, and cybersecurity, backing companies that are driving innovation and efficiency in the business world.

Our Team

Our experienced team of investors and advisors brings a deep understanding of the tech landscape and a proven track record of success. We are committed to providing our portfolio companies with the strategic guidance and operational support they need to achieve their full potential.

Ankita Vashistha

Founder & Managing Partner

Avinash Vashistha

Chairman and CEO - Tholons; Ex Accenture Chairman and CEO; Partner - Arise Ventures; Board Member

Swami Swaminathan

Formerly CEO & MD, Infosys BPO Ltd and Formerly Executive Chairman, Manipal Health Enterprises Ltd | Advisor Arise Ventures

Anisha Patnaik

Co-Founder - Lexstart | Angel Investor | BW Woman Lawyer of the Year 2023 | BW Legal 40 under 40 | Venture Partner & General Counsel - Arise Ventures

Ganesh-Natarajan

Chairman of 5F World, GTT Data Solutions, Lighthouse Communities, EPPS & Honeywell Automation India Ltd | Mentor & Advisor - Arise Ventures

Frank Pendle

Venture Partner

Pushkina Nautiyal

Venture Advisor

Abhay Vashistha

Chief Revenue Officer at Streamingo.ai | Partner - Arise Ventures

Anthony Rajesh

Somdutta Singh

Venkat Raju

Investor,Mentor,Director - Startups | Partner/Advisor - Funds, Incubators, Accelerators | CxO Consultant - Corp(Open) Innovation, Digital(AI) Transformation | Interests: (convergence of) GenAI, Web3; Digital Public Infra

Jacqueline White

Ajay Goel

Michael Labate

Award-winning CRO | Board Member | 5X PE & VC Value Creation Advisor & Operator | Investor

Shek Jain

Chairman, Pura Terra Foundation | Corporate & NGO Board Member | Climate Change & Energy Transition Advisor & Investor

Venkat Thiruvengadam

Founder and CEO at DuploCloud

Advisory Board

Managing Partner

Ankita Vashistha, managing Partner, has over 15 years of experience in private equity and venture capital. She is a recognized thought leader in the industry, having founded Wavemaker Labs and successfully managing two prior venture funds. As a top performer with a proven track record, Ankita is passionate about identifying and supporting promising early-stage tech companies.

Our Commitment to Impact

We believe that venture capital has the power to drive positive change in the world. We are committed to investing in companies that are making a meaningful impact on society and the environment.

Partner with us

If you are a visionary founder building a transformative tech company, we invite you to partner with Arise Ventures. We offer more than just capital; we provide our portfolio companies with the strategic guidance, operational support, and network access they need to succeed.

Together, we can create a brighter future for all.