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ESV – Arthya Angel Fund (IN/AIF1/25-26/1906) is a SEBI-registered Category I Alternative Investment Fund (Angel Fund sub-category) registered in September 2025, managed by Ecosystem Ventures Private Limited (operating as 'ESV' — Ecosystem Ventures). ESV is a Mumbai-based early-stage angel investment platform founded to nurture and scale disruptive startups. The fund raises USD 250,000–USD 1 million from the ESV investor ecosystem into startups that have achieved product-market fit. 'Arthya' appears to be the name of the specific Angel Fund scheme. The firm operates from 712, The Summit Business Bay, Off Andheri Kurla Road, Andheri East, Mumbai 400069.
Ecosystem Ventures (ESV) believes it takes an entire ecosystem to help a startup succeed. Beyond capital, ESV acts as an extended partner — bringing strategy, execution, mentorship, and network to help founders navigate every obstacle. The firm invests in highly driven founders who aspire to become category leaders in their industries. ESV targets early-stage startups post-PMF, writing cheques of USD 250K–USD 1M, and maintains personal capital commitment in each investment as a demonstration of conviction. The firm emphasises post-investment oversight with timely monitoring, and works with family offices and investors to identify strategic synergies in portfolio companies.
Abhishek Sanghvi
Founder
Abhishek Sanghvi is the Founder of Ecosystem Ventures. A well-known entrepreneur, investor, and strategic advisor, he spent a decade in management consulting and investment banking, managing multiple USD 100M+ impact projects across 15+ countries while based in New York. He has built ventures from the ground up in education, technology, and finance. He holds an Engineering degree and an MBA from IIM Bangalore.
Rohan Swamy
Principal Officer / SEBI Contact Person
Rohan Swamy is the SEBI-registered contact person for ESV – Arthya Angel Fund at Ecosystem Ventures Private Limited.
Aditya Jadhav
Consulting Partner
Aditya Jadhav is a CFA charterholder and MBA in Finance with 12+ years of experience in venture capital, private equity, and startup fundraising. He has managed funds for SIDBI Venture Capital, supported portfolio companies including SuperZop, True Elements, and M1xchange in raising capital from global investors, facilitated exits to Reliance and Ola, and raised INR 250 crore for early-stage funds. He mentors student-led startups through Campus Fund and serves as a jury member for Maharashtra Startup Week.
Rahul Vaidya
Chief Evangelist, Startup Growth Hub
Rahul Vaidya has 27+ years of experience in strategic business development and P&L management across IT, Automobile, Telecom, Media & Entertainment, FMCG, and Real Estate. He leads the Startup Growth Hub at ESV, providing mentorship and growth strategy support to portfolio companies.
Ganesh Balakrishnan
Consulting Partner
Ganesh Balakrishnan is a serial entrepreneur and consumer marketer. He co-founded Aurm (safety deposit lockers), Think9 (brand incubator), Flatheads (casual footwear, featured on Shark Tank India Season 2), Momoe (mobile payments), and Windsleeve (retail analytics). He holds a B.Tech from IIT Bombay and an MBA from IIM Bangalore, with prior leadership roles at Honeywell, Bain & Company, and Ingersoll Rand. TEDx speaker; conducts workshops at NID Ahmedabad, IIM Calcutta, and IIM Trichy.
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Aditya Somani
Mentor
Aditya Somani is a fund manager, enterprise leader, and entrepreneur with 18+ years of experience across food tech, consumer tech, education, health-tech, and retail. Investments spanning angel to pre-IPO and control buyouts. Supported FreshMenu throughout its journey. B.Tech from NIT Calicut, MBA from IIM Bangalore.
Aravind Thippanaik
Advisor, Marketing & Sales
Aravind Thippanaik has 18+ years of experience across food, personal care, consumer health, and QSR. He held leadership positions at Johnson & Johnson across Malaysia, Singapore, and India. Subject Matter Expert for McKinsey on consumer sector engagements. Engineer and MBA from IIM Bangalore.
Sureel Bhurat
Technology Expert
Sureel Bhurat is a technology leader with 18+ years of experience based in Boston, USA. Expertise spans data centres, multi-cloud architecture, DevOps, Big Data, AI/ML platforms, and systems engineering. Has worked with Disney, Marriott, Nike, Abbott Labs, Novartis, AIG, Google, Verizon, and Reed Elsevier. MS from Illinois Institute of Technology.
Ravi Ajmera
Mentor
Ravi Ajmera has 20+ years of experience in financial services and analytics. Led technology transformation and enterprise implementations for Capital One, Deutsche Bank, Nomura Securities, Greendust, ESDS, and the Finance Ministry. Led multiple funding rounds totalling USD 100M+. B.Tech from IIT Delhi, MBA from Weatherhead School of Management (Cleveland, USA).
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