Raghav Kanoria

Raghav Kanoria is a prominent figure in the venture capital and startup ecosystem, currently serving as a Partner at Anchor Group SA. He is notably recognized for his extensive experience in cross-border venture investing and advisory, particularly between Europe, the USA, the UK, and India.13

Background and Career

• Co-Founder of Angel Network: Raghav is a co-founder of India's third-largest angel network, which plays a significant role in supporting startups and entrepreneurs in the region.15
• Startup Accelerator: He also co-founded Neoleap, East India's first private startup accelerator, aimed at fostering innovation and growth among startups in that area.1
• Previous Experience: Raghav has held key positions in various significant initiatives:
  • He was part of the management team at Brand Capital, an initiative by the Times of India Group, which grew into a USD 1 billion program.
  • He worked in strategy and alliances for a USD 200 million greenfield real estate fund for Ambuja Realty and a USD 250 million infrastructure fund for SREI Group.12

Education

Raghav holds an MBA from the University of Leeds in the UK, which complements his expertise in business development and investment strategies.14

Skills and Attributes

Raghav is noted for his leadership qualities and proficiency in public relations, media, and communication. His oratory skills further enhance his effectiveness as a leader in the investment community.2