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Our Story & Team

Backing India's Technology Vanguard

Founded by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, Decode Ventures is an angel network built on the belief that India's most transformative technology companies deserve strategic capital and unwavering support.

Our Mission

We exist to bridge the early-stage funding gap for exceptional Indian founders. Through our 15-day accelerator cohorts, we identify, validate, and connect product-ready startups with a curated network of angel investors.

Our sector-agnostic approach allows us to back innovation wherever it emerges, while our structured investment process ensures that both founders and investors benefit from transparent, efficient deal execution.

2024
Founded
₹85Cr+
Capital Deployed
40+
Startups Backed
100
Startups per Cohort

Our Team

A collective of operators, investors, and advisors committed to founder success.

Co-Founders

The Vision Behind Decode

Arjun Mehta

Arjun Mehta

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Former founder of a SaaS company that scaled to ₹50Cr ARR before acquisition. Angel investor in 15+ startups with 3 exits. Focus on Deep Tech and Enterprise SaaS.

Priya Sharma

Priya Sharma

Co-Founder & Investment Partner

Ex-VC with 8 years at a leading early-stage fund. Led investments in 25+ startups across Consumer Tech, FinTech, and HealthTech. MBA from ISB, Hyderabad.

Advisors

Industry Experts & Mentors

Rohan Kapoor

Rohan Kapoor

Advisor - Defense & Aerospace

Former Director at DRDO with 25+ years in defense technology. Advises portfolio companies on government contracts, compliance, and strategic partnerships in defense tech.

Neha Reddy

Neha Reddy

Advisor - FinTech & Regulations

Former RBI consultant and FinTech lawyer with expertise in regulatory frameworks. Helps portfolio navigate compliance, licensing, and partnership opportunities in financial services.

Our Values

The principles that guide every decision we make and every founder we back.

Founder-First

We prioritize founder success above all. Our terms are fair, our feedback is constructive, and our support extends beyond the check.

Data-Driven

We combine investor intuition with rigorous data analysis. Every investment decision is backed by metrics, market analysis, and validation.

Transparent & Fair

Clear communication, straightforward terms, and honest feedback define our interactions with both founders and investors.

Community-Powered

We believe in the power of networks. Our value extends beyond capital to connections, mentorship, and collective wisdom.

Team collaboration

Join India's Technology Revolution

Whether you're a founder building the future or an investor seeking curated opportunities, we're here to accelerate your journey.