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Chanakya

Venture capital

New Delhi · Pre-Seed–Seed · 1 people tracked

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176 people in our graph share verified history with the Chanakya team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Sunil Raounlockedknows Gautam Kapur · together at Delhi Public School - R. K. Puram (overlapped)
×6knows the team · via Delhi Public School - R. K. Puram
×5knows the team · via Henley Business School
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Investment thesis

The fund focuses on investing in founders at early stages, including those in stealth mode. The team brings diverse experience from technology, automotive, and financial services, with particular expertise in scaling companies and operational knowledge from startup experience.

Invests inSector AgnosticNew Delhi

Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
HQ
New Delhi, IN
Instruments
Equity

Team · 1 people

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Frequently asked questions

What stage does Chanakya invest at?
Chanakya invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
What sectors does Chanakya focus on?
Chanakya focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is Chanakya located?
Chanakya is headquartered in New Delhi, IN.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

featuring the team

#PerspectivesWithRajjat with (General Partners, Chanakya VC), Gautam Kapur & Puneet Malik

plutos ONE · Gautam Kapur

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