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Arjun Rao

Investor

Founding Partner at Speciale Invest

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Writes $1M checks

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Neeraj AroraunlockedArjun: together at Indian School of Business (2006)
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Arjun: together at National Institute of Technology Karnataka

About

Arjun Rao has a M&A‑proven deeptech record (6–8 exits/35 companies), sources >90% from domestic family offices and manufacturers‑turned‑customers, and leverages Travelyaari’s $40M scaling to guide product‑market fit and domain‑specific AI.

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Invests in

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechDeep TechHardwareSaaSSpace Tech

Experience

  1. Speciale InvestGeneral Partnercurrent2016 — presentGreater Bengaluru Area
  2. Travelyaari.com (Mantis Technologies Pvt. Ltd.)Co-Founder Director of Products2010 — 2015
  3. ibibo Web Pvt. Ltd.Product Manager2007 — 2009
  4. Yahoo Inc!Software Engineer2001 — 2005

Skills & more

Finance2Product Management35Program Management32Team Management26Business Strategy18Digital Marketing11E-commerce9Start-ups1Online Travel2Entrepreneurship7Management18SaaS1
+12 moreOnline MarketingMarketing StrategyMarketingBusiness DevelopmentProduct MarketingStrategic PartnershipsAnalyticsMobile ApplicationsSoftware as a Service (SaaS)Email MarketingWeb AnalyticsVenture Capital

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Colleagues at Speciale Invest

Ahammad Shibil
Investment Analyst at Speciale Invest
Dhanush Ram
Investment Principal at Speciale Invest
Krishnaswamy Srinivasan
General Partner & Chief Financial Officer at Speciale Invest
Nithish Kumar
Investment Manager at Speciale Invest
Pramoth Arun
Investment Analyst at Speciale Invest
Sunil Cavale
Investment Principal at Speciale Invest
Varun KS
Investment Analyst at Speciale Invest
Vijay Jacob
General Partner at Speciale Invest

Frequently asked questions

Who is Arjun Rao?
Arjun Rao has a M&A‑proven deeptech record (6–8 exits/35 companies), sources >90% from domestic family offices and manufacturers‑turned‑customers, and leverages Travelyaari’s $40M scaling to guide product‑market fit and domain‑specific AI.
Where does Arjun Rao work?
Arjun Rao is Founding Partner at Speciale Invest.
What does Arjun Rao invest in?
Arjun Rao invests in AI & Machine Learning, Climate Tech, Deep Tech, Hardware, SaaS, Space Tech.
What check size does Arjun Rao write?
Arjun Rao typically writes checks of $1M.
Where did Arjun Rao go to school?
Arjun Rao studied at Indian School of Business (PGDM, Finance); National Institute of Technology Karnataka (B.E., Electrical and Electronics); Rosary High School.

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