The Chennai Angels
Overview
The Chennai Angels (TCA) is an angel investment group based in Chennai, India. It comprises a network of accomplished entrepreneurs and industry leaders who provide not only capital but also mentorship to aspiring entrepreneurs. The group focuses on scalable startups that address critical consumer or business problems with innovative solutions, spanning diverse sectors such as Agritech, Sustainability, Electric Vehicles, Deep Science Technology, Healthtech, Fintech, D2C, and Web 3.0.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purplle | Aug 2013 | Seed | Lead |
| Stage | Mar 2025 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Get My Parking | Feb 2017 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| The Indus Valley | Jun 2026 | Series B | Co-investor |
| ProKlean Technologies | May 2012 | Angel | Co-investor |
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Key People
Swetha Kochar
Investor
Vivek Raghunathan
Angel Investor
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is The Chennai Angels based?
The Chennai Angels is headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
When was The Chennai Angels founded?
The Chennai Angels was founded in 2007.
How many portfolio companies does The Chennai Angels have?
The Chennai Angels has 75 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in The Chennai Angels's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Purplle, Stage, Get My Parking, The Indus Valley, ProKlean Technologies.
What was The Chennai Angels's most recent investment shown here?
The Chennai Angels's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in The Indus Valley in 2026.
What sectors does The Chennai Angels focus on?
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What company stages does The Chennai Angels focus on?
The Chennai Angels typically invests at the Early stage.
What is The Chennai Angels's AUM?
The Chennai Angels's assets under management are estimated between $0.0 and $50.0M.