Anil Aggarwal
InvestorVenture Partner at Oak HC/FT
New York City
Writes $5M β $50M checks Β· typically $25M
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Robert GarberunlockedAnil: together at HLTH (2019)
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Γ2Anil: together at Boston University School of Law
About
Anil Aggarwal is the founder of Rightmind Institute and co-founder of RetailClub and Safeguard. He is a founding investor in Future Proof and has previously founded or served as CEO of multiple startups with aggregate exits exceeding $800 million, including sales to Google, Hyve, Ascential, TSYS, and Informa across fintech, retail, and payments sectors.
Experience
- Rightmind InstituteFoundercurrent2022 β present
- RetailClubCo-Foundercurrent2025 β presentNew York City
- Safeguard EventsCo-Foundercurrent2025 β present
- Future ProofFounding Investorcurrent2021 β presentNew York City
- ETF.comBoard of Directorscurrent2025 β presentNew York, New York, United States
- Fintech MeetupFounder, Chairman & CEO2021 β 2024New York City
- PersonatechFounder, Chairman & CEO2017 β 2024New York City
- Retail MeetupFounder, Chairman & CEO2020 β 2021New York City & London
- GroceryshopFounder, Chairman & CEO2018 β 2021New York City
- ShoptalkFounder, Chairman & CEO2015 β 2021New York City & London
- HLTHFounder2017 β 2019New York City
- Blackhawk NetworkBoard Director and Member, Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee2016 β 2018San Francisco Bay Area
- Money20/20Founder, Chairman & CEO2011 β 2017New York City & London
- GoogleGlobal Head of Business Development, Google Wallet & Payments2012 β 2013New York City
- TxViaChairman & CEO2007 β 2012New York City
- Prepaid Media: Paybefore & Prepaid ExpoCo-Founder, Chairman & CEO2006 β 2011New York City
- Innovative Payments AssociationFounder & Chairman2005 β 2009New York City
- TSYSCEO, TSYS Prepaid2004 β 2006New York City
- TSYSCo-Founder, Chairman & CEO, Clarity Payment Solutions1999 β 2004New York City
- Dewey & LeBoeuf (LeBoeuf, Lamb, Greene & MacRae)Lawyer1999 β 2000New York City
- K&L Gates (Kirkpatrick & Lockhart)Lawyer1997 β 1999Pittsburgh, PA and Washington, DC
Skills & more
StrategyStart-ups96Mobile Payments53EntrepreneurshipFinancial ServicesMobile Commerce6Corporate Development67Electronic Payments21LeadershipStrategic PartnershipsStrategic Planning62New Business Development53
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Executive ManagementMobile DevicesMobile InternetFinanceInvestmentsThought LeadershipManagementManagement ConsultingFrom Anil's professional profile.
Colleagues at Oak HC/FT
Alana Bremner
Director of Marketing & Communications at Oak HC/FT
Allen Miller
Partner at Oak HC/FT
Alli Kinzel
Marketing Administrative Coordinator at Oak HC/FT
Alper Koper
Investor at Nexus Ventures
Amit Jhawar
Advisor at Oak HC/FT
Andrew Adams
Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Oak HC/FT
Andy Smith
Partner at Oak HC/FT
Ann Lamont
Managing Partner at Oak Investment Partners
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Jon WeinerScout
Venture Partner at Oak HC/FT
Maia BittnerScout
Investor at Parcel B
Nik MilanoviΔScout
General Partner at The Fintech Fund
Allen Miller
Partner at Oak HC/FT
Andrew Adams
Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Oak HC/FT
Andy Smith
Partner at Oak HC/FT
Ann Lamont
Managing Partner at Oak Investment Partners
Billy Deitch
Partner at Oak HC/FT
Charlotte Smith
Senior Associate at Oak HC/FT
Eliza Adams
Principal at Oak HC/FT
Ezekiel Emanuel
Venture Partner at Oak HC/FT
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Anil Aggarwal?
- Anil Aggarwal is the founder of Rightmind Institute and co-founder of RetailClub and Safeguard. He is a founding investor in Future Proof and has previously founded or served as CEO of multiple startups with aggregate exits exceeding $800 million, including sales to Google, Hyve, Ascential, TSYS, and Informa across fintech, retail, and payments sectors.
- Where does Anil Aggarwal work?
- Anil Aggarwal is Venture Partner at Oak HC/FT.
- What check size does Anil Aggarwal write?
- Anil Aggarwal typically writes checks of $5M β $50M.
- Where did Anil Aggarwal go to school?
- Anil Aggarwal studied at Boston University School of Law (Doctor of Law, cum laude, Concentration (with honors) in Business Organizations and Finance Law); Albright College (Bachelor of Science).
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Shared employers
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