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backing bold ideas & teams,
building a profitable future together

Named after the monsoon month, July evokes a season when timing, energy, and environment converge to drive growth. At July Ventures, we draw inspiration from this rhythm - positioning ourselves as rainmakers in the startup ecosystem. We back founders when momentum matters most and help bold ideas scale with purpose and profit.

Our roots run deep in the Indian startup landscape. With over 25 years of experience, the partners at July Ventures have operated across the spectrum - as entrepreneurs, investors, and operators. We've intersected as co-investors, collaborators, and founders, united by a shared drive to build meaningful outcomes.

We bring hands-on experience across the full lifecycle - from first cheque to successful exits. Having built and scaled ventures ourselves, we know what it takes to deliver high-return outcomes. Our network spans venture capital firms, family offices, angels, corporate VCs, accelerators, and strategic investors - giving us the ability to open the right doors at the right time.
We don’t advise from a distance - we roll up our sleeves and step in. That’s our edge.

Thanks to deep relationships across the ecosystem, July Ventures sees high-quality, high-intent deal flow. Over 70% of our investments come through trusted referrals or co-investment networks - a reflection of the credibility we’ve earned as both partners and peers. Our ability to lead rounds, or be invited into them, underscores the value we bring beyond capital.

Our investment model is active by design. With fewer than four portfolio companies per partner, we offer rare levels of attention and engagement. This enables us to act early when challenges arise and stay aligned at every stage.

We invest more than money - we invest time, trust, and focus.

 

We also fill a critical gap in the ecosystem: preparing startups for high-quality exits. Whether the goal is strategic acquisition, follow-on funding, or significant partnerships, we work closely with founders to ensure companies are transaction-ready. We know what it takes and we help make it happen.

At July Ventures, we bring instinct and insight, capital and commitment. Built on shared history and a founder-first mindset, we operate not just from boardrooms but from the trenches. That’s what makes the journey and the outcomes more fulfilling.

our team

the minds behind July Ventures

Seasoned Mechanical Engineer with 30+ years as a VC Fund Manager, Angel Investor, and Serial Entrepreneur, known for identifying winning teams and leading impactful tech commercialization initiatives.

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This serial entrepreneur, a Mechanical Engineer by training, successfully exited an IT consulting firm, is a veteran angel investor and mentor, actively promoting entrepreneurship in emerging cities, and holds key leadership roles in prominent industry bodies.

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A highly accomplished mechanical engineer, serial entrepreneur with successful exits to Oracle and Calsoft, a seasoned global supply chain and ERP expert, and an impactful angel investor, board member, and mentor within the Indian startup ecosystem.

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An accomplished Chartered Accountant and Finance professional, he's a seasoned leader with expertise in scaling businesses, strategic financial management, and global fundraising, notably as a founding team member at Quattro and Spectramind.

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A Computer Science graduate and serial tech entrepreneur, he's a co-founder of Axon (exited to Trianz) and former CTO at Trianz, with extensive experience in leading diverse tech operations, cloud strategy, and product development, while actively contributing to open-source.

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Amitabh Shrivastava

Amitabh Shrivastava

General Partner

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MV Subramanian

General Partner

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Ravindra Krishnappa

General Partner

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Suresh TR

General Partner

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Vishwanath MS

General Partner

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A finance professional, entrepreneur and investment banker leading M&A and investment banking support for our portfolio companies.

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Hirva manages internal fund operations, including compliance, reporting, and portfolio tracking.

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Niranjan leverages his research and analytical expertise to drive deal flow, qualification, and competitive analysis.

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Rohith leverages hands-on industrial experience to validate incoming deals and conduct comprehensive competitive analysis through primary and secondary research.

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A finance professional, entrepreneur, and chartered accountant who leads external vendor collaborations from deal sourcing and diligence to portfolio review.

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A specialist in deal deep-dives, focusing on commercial models and KPIs for investments, ensuring deal qualification and product-market fit validation.

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Ganesh Subramaniam

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Hirva Iyer

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Niranjan Sridhar

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Rohith Ananth

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Shiven Tandon

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Shubham Mittal

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A distinguished financial services veteran helped conceptualize and build NIIF, and held executive positions at SBI, SBI Macquarie, and Oman India Fund.

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An entrepreneur, technocrat, and thought leader, known for founding and leading TalentSprint and serving on boards like NSE.

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An entrepreneur, investor, and advisor with 30+ years of experience in M&A, corporate turnarounds, and technology ventures. As General Partner of Threshold Partners, he helps businesses scale, transform, and create long-term value.

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Prakash Rao

Advisor

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Santanu Paul

Advisor

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Swami Nathan

Advisor

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