Top Ten Angel Investors Fueling Innovation in India's Startup Ecosystem

Binny Bansal: Co-founder of Flipkart, Bansal has been involved in angel investing, supporting startups in various domains such as logistics, technology, and consumer internet.

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Kalaari Capital: A venture capital firm based in Bengaluru, Kalaari Capital has played an active role in nurturing and investing in startups across multiple sectors, including technology, e-commerce, and healthcare

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Kunal Bahl and Rohit Bansal: Co-founders of Snapdeal, Bahl and Bansal have made significant investments in startups, primarily in the e-commerce and technology space.

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Nandan Nilekani: Co-founder of Infosys and former chairman of the Unique Identification Authority of India, Nilekani has invested in startups focusing on areas such as digital identity, fintech, and healthcare.

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Sanjeev Bikhchandani: Co-founder of Info Edge (India) Ltd, Bikhchandani has invested in startups in the internet, technology, and education sectors, with a focus on scalable business models.

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TV Mohandas Pai: A venture capitalist and former CFO of Infosys, Pai is an active angel investor in early-stage startups, particularly in the fields of technology, education, and healthcare.

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Vijay Shekhar Sharma: Founder of Paytm, Sharma has been investing in startups primarily in the fintech and e-commerce sectors, with a focus on innovative and disruptive ideas.

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Ratan Tata: The chairman emeritus of Tata Sons, Ratan Tata is known for his investments in various sectors, including technology, healthcare, and e-commerce.

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Sanjeev Bikhchandani: Co-founder of Info Edge (India) Ltd, Bikhchandani has invested in startups in the internet, technology, and education sectors, with a focus on scalable business models

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Ratan Tata: The chairman emeritus of Tata Sons, Ratan Tata is known for his investments in various sectors, including technology, healthcare, and e-commerce.

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