Smart Capital for
India’s Early-Stage Startups
Invested over
INR 150 Cr across
80+ start-ups
TCA is one of the leading Angel Investment Groups in India. TCA’s network consists of elite leaders that have successfully built, run and in many cases exited enterprises across multiple domains and industries.
TCA funds scalable startups that have gained market traction and are in the early revenue stage; provided they solve a critical problem for consumers or businesses, using a unique solution.
TCA’s investing members and portfolio investments are not limited by geography. Unusually for an angel investing group, TCA has a diversified portfolio that goes well beyond a restrictive tech focus, reflecting the diversity of its members’ interests. TCA portfolio companies benefit from the collective expertise and rolodex of its members.
Key areas of investment focus for TCA include Agritech & Sustainability, Electric Vehicles, Deep Science & Technology, Healthtech, Fintech, D2C and Web 3.0.
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Our Role Today
Besides providing capital, TCA members act as mentors for those venturing into the business world. TCA has among its members several Venture Capitalists who are available to partner TCA on larger outlays. Along with high quality mentoring, investors are able to handhold the entrepreneur through the life cycle of fundraising and open doors to customers and partners of very high order.
TCA Portfolio
We’ve been a part of their growth journey.
About The Chennai Angels
Founded in 2007, The Chennai Angels (TCA) is one of India’s most active and trusted angel networks, bringing together 150+ seasoned investors with a shared passion for nurturing innovation. Over the years, we’ve invested over ₹193 Cr across 177+ deals, backing 99+ promising startups across diverse sectors. With ₹139+ Cr in successful exits, our track record reflects not just smart capital, but strategic mentorship and long-term partnership. At TCA, we don’t just invest in startups — we support and empower founders to build enduring businesses.
Mission
Connect founders with capital, mentorship, and strategic growth support.
Vision
Empowering startups to build impactful, enduring businesses with purpose.
Value
We champion entrepreneurs with empathy, insight, and unwavering support.
Our Board of Directors & Executive Committee
Gopal Srinivasan
Lakshmi Narayanan N
Ramaraj R
Shankar V
Rajeev Mecheri
Mahalingam K
Ramkumar L
Chandu Nair
Ramakrishnan K (Ramki)
Elango P
Harikumar S
The Chennai Angels Secretariat Team
Our Board of Directors & Executive Committee
Gopal Srinivasan
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Lakshmi Narayanan N
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Ramaraj R
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Our Executive Committee
Shankar V
Rajeev Mecheri
Mahalingam K
Ramkumar L
Chandu Nair
Ramakrishnan K (Ramki)
Elango P
Harikumar S
Chief Executive Officer
Ecosystem Partners
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Startups we’ve Funded
Music Licensing Startup Hoopr Secures Funding from The Chennai Angels in its Pre-Series A Round
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Inspired Spirits – Makers of Quro Raises Seed Round Led by The Chennai Angels (TCA)
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Electronics re-commerce startup Grest raises Rs 16 Cr led by Equentis
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Kids’ lifestyle brand Famyo raises Rs 4 crore in funding from IAN Angel Fund, others
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