The Chennai Angels, one of India's leading angel investment networks, is on the lookout for innovative ventures in the early revenue stage. We're sector-agnostic and keen to support startups with unique solutions. Ready to fuel your startup journey? Apply for funding now by sending your pitch deck to [email protected] Let's embark on the path to success together! #StartupFunding #StartupIndia #TheChennaiAngels #Entrepreneurship #AngelInvestors
The Chennai Angels
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
Nurturing Passion, Mentoring Success
About us
One of India's foremost Angel Networks. Fostering Entrepreneurship. Mentoring Entrepreneurs. Nurturing Ambitions. The Chennai Angels (TCA), formerly known as Chennai Entrepreneurship Trust Fund, was established in November 2007 with the objective of fostering Entrepreneurship with prime focus on nurturing and mentoring new generation entrepreneurs. Aspiring entrepreneurs with innovative business ideas often fumble to translate thoughts into commercially viable ventures. These teething troubles could be attributed to inadequate awareness in taking the ideas forward or paucity of funds. In an effort to help these young minds, a group of prominent successful entrepreneurs came forward to form a consortium called The Chennai Entrepreneurship Trust Fund in Nov 2007, which is now The Chennai Angels (TCA). TCA are a Group of successful leaders who have successfully built, run and in many cases exited enterprises across multiple domains and industries and help entrepreneurs build and grow their ventures and enterprises into success stories.
- Website
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http://www.thechennaiangels.com/
External link for The Chennai Angels
- Industry
- Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Chennai
- Type
- Partnership
- Founded
- 2007
- Specialties
- Fostering Entrepreneurship, Mentoring Entrepreneurs, Nurturing Startups, Angel Network, and Startup Funding
Locations
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Primary
Chennai, IN
Employees at The Chennai Angels
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Kayar Raghavan
StuartTrevor,EntrepreneursCollective,SohoGrit,TMC2,Lounges.tv.FY,SigmaFinancial,Oatsu,ChefsFoRFoodies,My3DMeta,DavaDost,DegPeg,STAGE,OnBuy,Purplle,Ind…
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Arundathi Krishna
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Sivadas R
Board observer & Advisor @ Tune AI | investor , Mentoring, Growth Strategy
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Aditya Mirza
CEO at Cenza | Legal Services Digital Transformation
Updates
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The Chennai Angels (TCA) is incredibly proud to back Proost Beer (Grano69 Beverages). Proost Beer is a challenger in the strong beer sector, recognized for its premium quality, low bitterness, high drinkability, and affordability. This domestic beer brand is renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship and commitment to excellence. We're thrilled to be a part of their journey! Founders: Tarun Bhargava, Vijay P S. Proost to their continued success! #TCAFunded #DomesticBeer #StartupSuccess #ProostBeer www.thechennaiangels.com
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We recently had the pleasure of hosting a productive meetup with some of the newest members of The Chennai Angels (TCA): JOSHua Madan, Pooja Reddy, Damodaran (Dan) Venkatesan, and Ramakrishnan Balasubramanian. A heartfelt thank you to V. Shankar, Head of the Executive Committee and Executive Committee member Mahalingam Krishnamurthy for their invaluable insights and for orienting our new members on the key functions of TCA. A special mention to our AVP darshan kumar for expertly organizing this meeting and ensuring its success. We’re thrilled to welcome these talented individuals to our community and look forward to their contributions to our shared mission. #TheChennaiAngels #TeamTCA #NewBeginnings #AngelInvestors www.thechennaiangels.com
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Huge congratulations to qZense Labs (a portfolio company of The Chennai Angels (TCA)) for their incredible achievement! We’re thrilled to see your AI-powered seafood quality assessment solution earn a Special Mention in the Post Harvest category at the #FishTank event! This recognition is a testament to your dedication and innovation in transforming the seafood industry with cutting-edge technology. A big shoutout to StartupTN, Aquaconnect, and Sathyabama - TBI for your support and for spotlighting Qzense's remarkable work. Here’s to continuing to push the boundaries of food safety and quality. Keep leading the way and inspiring us all! #Innovation #FoodSafety #SeafoodQuality #TechForGood https://lnkd.in/gkQTPHYn
We are excited to share that our AI-powered seafood quality assessment solution has been featured in the Special Mention - Post Harvest category at the #FishTank event! 🐟🔍 This recognition highlights our team's commitment to transforming the seafood industry with cutting-edge technology that guarantees top-tier quality and safety standards. A huge thank you to StartupTN, Aquaconnect, and Sathyabama - TBI for this incredible opportunity and for acknowledging our efforts. Your support inspires us to keep pushing the boundaries of what's possible with AI in food safety! Let’s continue to innovate and lead the way in revolutionizing food quality. 🚀 #AI #Innovation #SeafoodQuality #FishTankInnovators #qZenseLabs
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Spotlight on Trelish! We’re thrilled to highlight the incredible success story of Trelish, a portfolio company of The Chennai Angels (TCA), featured by Women Startup Stories. Founded by kavita narayanan and Aditi Surange, Trelish has made remarkable strides in the coffee industry, rapidly expanding its footprint to over 3,000 retail outlets across nine cities in western and southern India. Their reach doesn’t stop there – Trelish has also established a strong presence on major eCommerce platforms, bringing their exceptional range of coffee to consumers nationwide. Here’s to Trelish and their mission to make every sip a delightful experience! #WomenInBusiness #StartupSuccess #Innovation #CoffeeLovers #Trelish #WomenStartupStories https://lnkd.in/gZaj87Yw
In India, where the aroma of freshly brewed coffee blends seamlessly with daily routines, Trelish stands out as a beacon of innovation in the burgeoning coffee market. Founded in 2020 by childhood friends kavita narayanan and Aditi Surange Trelish was born from a deep-rooted passion for coffee and a mission to redefine how enthusiasts indulge in their favorite beverage. Coffee consumption in India has been on a steady rise, particularly in urban areas where cafes have become cultural hubs. While tea has long been the traditional favorite, the allure of coffee, especially the rich, flavorful South Indian filter coffee, has been gaining momentum. Today, urban consumption accounts for approximately 73% of the coffee market, with rural areas, particularly in South India, contributing the remaining 27%. Trelish recognized an opportunity to cater to this growing market by offering a novel solution: ready-to-drink liquid coffee brews. Sourced from premium coffee beans cultivated in the lush landscapes of Chikmagalur and Coorg, Trelish's products promise the authentic taste of freshly brewed coffee without the hassle of preparation. Each batch is meticulously crafted in their own cutting-edge manufacturing facility, ensuring consistency and preserving the rich aroma that coffee connoisseurs cherish. Since its inception,Trelish has rapidly expanded its footprint, making its products available in over 3000 retail outlets across nine cities in western and southern India. Their presence extends further through major eCommerce platforms, allowing consumers nationwide to enjoy their diverse range of offerings. What sets Trelish apart is not just its convenience but also its commitment to variety. In addition to traditional filter coffee, Trelish delights consumers with unique blends such as Americano black coffee, Mexican cinnamon coffee, and Arabic cardamom coffee. In a bold move to cater to diverse tastes, they introduced an exclusive line of global coffee blends in September 2021, featuring flavors from the United States, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and Senegal, all in a convenient liquid form. To fuel their ambitious growth plans, Trelish secured a significant investment of 3.5 crores from The Chennai Angels. This funding injection is earmarked for expanding their geographic reach, attracting top-tier talent, and enhancing their brand presence in the competitive coffee market. Looking forward, Trelish remains steadfast in its mission to democratize access to premium coffee experiences. As they continue to innovate and evolve, Trelish invites coffee lovers to savor every sip, making every cup of coffee a moment of joy and indulgence, no matter where their journey takes them. With coffee consumption expected to double in the next five to six years, Trelish is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of India's coffee culture. Visit our website: https://lnkd.in/dwVWAA33 #startup #womenfounder #entrepreneur #business
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What an incredible experience at IIT Madras Incubation Cell's Boeing Startup Demo Day! The Chennai Angels (TCA) Chennai Angels had a fantastic time exploring innovative startups and making valuable connections. Our AVP, darshan kumar, had the pleasure of meeting Gowtham S. Manager of Operations and Member Liaison at Keiretsu Forum, as well as the dynamic entrepreneurs Dhantanu and Smrati from Satiq.
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Throwback to the recent NSRCEL event at Indian Institute of Management Bangalore! The Chennai Angels' AVP, darshan kumar, and investor, Sivadas R, had an incredible time connecting with Yaseen Shareef Shaik from NSRCEL. Great conversations and valuable insights all around! #NSRCEL #IIMB #Networking #Innovation #Throwback
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Kaushik Srikanth, Manager of Partnerships at The Chennai Angels (TCA), will be a jury member at Frontrunner's Startup Demo Day! His expertise in the Indian Startup Ecosystem makes him the perfect addition to their panel of esteemed judges. We can't wait to see the groundbreaking ideas and ventures that will be showcased. #StartupDemoDay #Forefront #TheChennaiAngels #Innovation #Entrepreneurship https://lnkd.in/g8KV8MFM
Introducing Mr. Kaushik Srikanth, Manager, Partnerships - Chennai Angels as our second Jury member for Forefront - Startup Demo Day. Apply now | Link in bio #startups #demoday #startupindia #fundraising
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The Chennai Angels are proud to back flutrr, a pioneering vernacular dating app that recently secured funding from the actress Huma Qureshi, and other angel investors. Flutrr is revolutionizing the dating scene by providing a tailored experience in regional languages. We're thrilled to be part of this journey and can't wait to see them grow further! Co-Founders: Kaushik Banerjee, Anirban Banerjee #Startups #Innovation #ChennaiAngels #Flutrr #TCAFunded www.thechennaiangels.com