Archana Jahagirdar, Founder & Managing Partner, Rukam Capital
Rukam Capital, founded in 2019, is a SEBI-registered Category-II VC based in New Delhi, with an initial capital of Rs 150 cr raised for consumer-led startups. It stands out as a founder-first, empathy-led VC that focuses on early-stage consumer and tech businesses.
Founder Archana Jahagirdar, a visionary leader in India's venture capital (VC) ecosystem, has supported over 18 brands with early consumer funds. She advocates for structural inclusivity, flexible workplace policies, and founder support beyond capital.
Through operations support, cultural sensitivity, and visible successes, the firm nurtures brand innovation from India’s diverse geographies, helping build a sustainable and inclusive startup ecosystem aligned with India’s broader digital and economic growth. Rukam Capital further launched Rukam Sitara in 2023, an early-stage tech fund focusing on AI, B2B SaaS, and tech-enabled consumer distribution startups. The fund deploys between Rs 50L to Rs 1 Cr in Series A rounds, focusing on founder commitment, execution, and profitability hygiene, with early bets including Sleepy Owl and Beco.
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