The Desi VC with Akash Bhat

E142: Archana Jahagirdar (Managing Partner, Rukam Capital)

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Archana Jahagirdar is the founder and managing partner of Rukam Capital, to find out. Set up in 2019, the Delhi-based venture capital firm invests in early-stage consumer products and services companies with significant growth potential. The VC has funded as many as 20+ startups, including noted brands such as Go DESi, Sleepy Owl Coffee, Burger Singh, BECO, The Indus Valley, Curefoods and more.

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Episode Notes:

  1. Intro (1:25)
  2. Why did Archana venture into investing in startups? (2:51)
  3. The evolution of the Indian startup ecosystem (7:14)
  4. Why are Rukum’s LPs excited about India and the fund? (14:04)
  5. How do Indian LPs add value to portfolio companies? (17:50)
  6. Key learnings from portfolio founders (22:08)
  7. Essential practices for every founder (31:19)
  8. Rukam Capital: Investment focus and thesis (41:15)

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