Seasoned Investors Backing
Next Gen Founders

Deepak Reddy

Deepak Reddy

Managing Director & CEO Nelcast Limited
Industrial leader with a strong global academic and corporate background, driving strategic growth at Nelcast Limited.

Deepak Reddy

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

  • Scaled Nelcast to ₹1,250+ Cr. in revenue with a global customer base.
  • Holds an MBA from Kellogg and multiple engineering degrees from Northwestern University.
  • Experience with two Fortune 500 firms in strategy and operations.
  • Leads innovation in manufacturing, design, and materials technology.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

Rectangle 78

Dr. Sreeram Srinivasan

MD & CEO Integrated Enterprises
Second-generation entrepreneur driving growth and innovation at Integrated Enterprises in financial services.

Dr. Sreeram Srinivasan

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

  • MD & CEO at Integrated Enterprises; board member since 2009
  • Set up capital market and commodity verticals for the company
  • Deep experience across marketing, equity research, and risk management
  • Passionate public equities investor and advocate for retail participation

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

Elango P

Elango P

Managing Director Hindustan Oil Exploration Company Ltd
Veteran oil & gas executive with over 28 years of leadership experience in upstream operations and strategic industry transformation.

Elango P

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

  • Former CEO & Whole-Time Director at Cairn India, scaling crude oil production to 30% of India’s output.
  • Began career at ONGC in 1985; strong operational and business expertise across energy value chain.
  • Leading exploration and production growth at HOEC since 2015.
  • Recipient of Platts Asia CEO finalist, Oil Industry Safety Award, and Golden Peacock Award.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

Gopal_Srinivasan

Gopal Srinivasan

Chairman & Managing Director TVS Capital Funds P. Ltd.
A seasoned entrepreneur and chairman driving mid-cap Indian business transformation through private equity and strategic mentorship.

Gopal Srinivasan

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

  • Founding Chairman of TVS Electronics; Director on the Board of TVS & Sons and few other companies in and outside the TVS Group
  • Founding member of The Chennai Angels and TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs)
  • Board member of Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH)
  • Holds B.Com from Loyola and MBA from University of Michigan

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

Govind Vasanadu

Govind Vasanadu

Director Lotus Roofings Private Ltd
Govind is an entrepreneur in the affordable building materials sector and an active contributor to education, healthcare, and entrepreneurial communities.

Govind Vasanadu

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

  • Leads Lotus Roofings and Polytough Tubes, companies focused on manufacturing polymer-based roofing, doors, and piping solutions.
  • Serves on the Board of Sankara Nethralaya and is Honorary Secretary of Sri Venugopala Vidyalaya, supporting accessible education.
  • Current President of EO Chennai, a global network of leading entrepreneurs.
  • Holds degrees in Commerce (Loyola College) and Management (ITM Chennai); passionate about snooker, swimming, and astrology.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

harikumar s

Harikumar S

Managing Director & CEO Origin Learning Solutions Private Ltd
A specialist provider of award-winning eLearning solutions for global enterprises.

Harikumar S

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

  • Leads Origin Learning, serving Fortune 500 clients like GE, HP, and VMware; recipient of multiple Brandon Hall and CLO awards.
  • Brings 30+ years of experience across eLearning, education, publishing, and software industries.
  • Previously held senior roles at Manipal Group, Thomson Learning, Sify, and Brilliant’s.
  • Holds a Master’s in Commerce; passionate about education, technology, philosophy, and gardening.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

hemachandran_l

Hemachandran Loganathan

Founder CEO Brand Avatar Private Ltd
A serial entrepreneur with ventures spanning sports, entertainment, and branding, and a strong focus on youth engagement and socio-political impact.

Hemachandran Loganathan

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

  • Created Celebrity Badminton League and Brand Avatar, organizing major national events.
  • Former strategic consultant at Ma Foi, advising on branding and business growth.
  • Authored 25+ academic books; active in South Indian startup ecosystem.
  • Passionate about youth empowerment and socio-political change; ex-State General Secretary of a youth political party.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

Hemalatha Ramaiah

Hemalatha Ramaiah

Director Shop 4 Solutions Private Ltd
A pioneering retail entrepreneur and investor with deep expertise in book retail, e-commerce, publishing, and design.

Hemalatha Ramaiah

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

  • Founded Landmark, one of India’s most iconic book and leisure retail chains, expanding to 18 stores nationwide.
  • Launched landmarkonthenet.com, among India’s earliest large-scale online bookstores.
  • Established Westland Books, a distribution and publishing firm to support retail supply chain needs.
  • Currently leads Shop 4 Solutions (retail consulting) and Ifrieze Design Solutions (interiors), and is a venture partner at TVS Capital Funds.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

madantca

Joshua Madan

Co-founder and CEO Covenant Consultants
An entrepreneur and investor committed to building businesses with purpose and impact across recruitment, education, and community development.

Joshua Madan

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

  • Leads Covenant Consultants, a top recruitment solutions provider.
  • Co-founded Christ Wood School, educating 1,500+ students.
  • Active entrepreneur and investor in community and philanthropic projects.
  • Electronics & Communications Engineering graduate with postgraduate management qualification.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

Krishnaswami Jaganathan

Jagannathan Krishnaswami

Head Legal (retd) Larsen & Toubro Limited
A seasoned legal expert with over 43 years at Larsen & Toubro, specializing in infrastructure law, contracts, and dispute resolution.

Jagannathan Krishnaswami

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

  • Extensive background in contract management, JV formation, and dispute resolution globally.
  • Long career at Larsen & Toubro shaping legal frameworks in engineering and construction.
  • Speaker at major international legal forums including ICC Paris and IBA World Conferences.
  • Former Chairman of MCCI Legal Expert Committee; active in IBA and Construction Industry Development Council.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

Mr Jawahar Vadivelu

Jawahar Vadivelu

Chairman, Cameo Corporate Services Ltd and Chairman, Navia Markets Limited.
Chairman of the board with deep understanding of Business Process Outsourcing, Corporate Governance, Overseas Joint Ventures and Doing business in Africa.

Jawahar Vadivelu

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

  • Chairman of Cameo Corporate Services Limited; Chairman of  Navia Markets Limited.
  • Former independent director of ONGC, Member of Audit and Project Appraisal Committees.
  • Past President of Internation Chamber of Commerce India (ICC-India) and Southern India Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SICCI)
  • Member of the National Executive Comittee of Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI); Member of ICC Global Commission on Trade and Investment Policy.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

spjayanthan

Jayanthan SP

Founder Temenos India
Veteran Fintech and product leader with 30+ years at Temenos, driving global banking software innovation from India.

Jayanthan SP

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

  • Founded Temenos India, the company’s largest global competence center.
  • 30+ years in Fintech, with deep expertise in banking software products.
  • Product development, client services, and global delivery expertise.
  • Instrumental in getting Temenos to be the #1 Banking Software company for over 20 years.

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

Become An Angel

Membership is by invitation only. A new member should be referred and recommended by a current TCA member (sponsor). Any current member can sponsor a candidate for Membership by sending a profile of the candidate to the secretariat with a short cover note explaining why he/she considers the candidate a potential member. Interested candidates can view the list of TCA members above and approach us through them or send an email to connect@thechennaiangels.com.

Become An Angel

Membership is by invitation only. A new member should be referred and recommended by a current TCA member (sponsor). Any current member can sponsor a candidate for Membership by sending a profile of the candidate to the secretariat with a short cover note explaining why he/she considers the candidate a potential member.

Interested candidates can view the list of TCA members above and approach us through them or send an email to connect@143.244.141.67.