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Backing Bold Retail-Startups with Capital, Conviction & Capability

We back bold ideas with potential to disrupt and transform Retail.

Experts Backing Builders

We are a group of passionate Retail Innovators, CXOs, founders, ecosystem builders, and investors on a mission to redefine the future of Retail.

Our mission is to have dedicated Retail Funding system supporting startups through capital, mentorship and global market access by creating an ecosystem where bold ideas, technology, and entrepreneurship converge to improve lives globally.

Shaping Retail Together

Uniting experience and purpose to power the next generation of innovation.

Meet Our Team - Industry experts and Venture partners

Our strength lies in experience – across Retail formats, startups, corporates, and capital. We know the challenges of building in Retail, and we're here to help ambitious teams overcome them, with strategic support that's grounded in purpose and built for scale.

Our industry experts and venture partners are seasoned professionals shaping smarter decisions, helping navigate Retail sector's complexity and hand-holding ventures in their journey to scale.

Saravana Mani
CEO & Managing Partner

Ex-Innovation Head, Future Group India, Kmart Group Australia
Ex-NASSCOM

MIT Sloan, IIMB Alumnus

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Deepak Agrawal
Partner

Seasoned Venture capital industry leader

Venture Catalyst | Dexter Capital | Ideaspring capital | The Hive

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Pavan Panchamukhi

4X Retail Tech entrepreneur with multiple exits

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Ramanan Natarajan

Enterprise Architect

Lowes | Future Group | TESCO

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Naresh Teckchandani

Retail Technology Leader, Australia

Forever New Australia | Kmart Group Australia | Coles Group

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Sundar Iyer

Australia Market entry specialist

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Subramanian Chandramouli


Venture Partner, SilverX ventures

GTM thought leader

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Startups
Funding

Investing in early-stage disruptive startups and supporting them in their aspirational growth journey.

Expert Mentorship

Hands on-guidance from experienced Retail operators, CXOs and investors.

Global Expansion

Powering startups with local traction and global scale.

Strategic Partnerships

Helping access the right Retail strategy partners for long-term success.

Investors
Exclusive Network

Invite-only group of Retail thought leaders and changemakers.

Capital Growth

Expert-led thesis for non-linear returns in a high-potential sector.

Sectoral Expertise

Sharp focus and broad reach to spot and curate high-potential disruptive startups.

Exits

Ability to chart a tangible growth path for value enhancement and exit.

Why We Do It

We strongly believe startups as catalysts for change will shape the future of Retail and Consumer Technology. We are committed to unlocking the full potential of Retail entrepreneurs transforming how customers get delighted while shopping & enjoy great value at every touchpoint.

Opening Doors to Everyday Innovation

We believe every shopper deserves access to smarter, simpler, and joyful retail experiences.

Powering Dreams of Entrepreneurs

By backing bold retail founders, we fuel ideas that uplift communities and economies..

Creating a Conscious Consumer World

We champion ventures that balance growth with responsibility towards people and the planet.

Building Tomorrow’s Marketplaces

Our work shapes vibrant, connected ecosystems where innovation serves society at large.

Retail Innovation Ventures

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Manyata Tech Park, Bangalore

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