Rahul Chandra

Rahul Chandra is a seasoned professional with a strong background in venture capital and technology investments.

He currently holds the position of Managing Director at Arkam Ventures, a renowned tech VC fund that focuses on Pre-Series A to Series A investments.

Prior to Arkam Ventures, Rahul co-founded Helion Ventures, a prominent venture fund in India with a focus on early to mid-stage opportunities.

During his tenure at Helion Ventures, Rahul played a pivotal role in various investments and had board positions in notable companies like UnitedLex, Seclore, and SMS Gupshup.

With a rich history in venture capital, Rahul also worked at Walden International, where he made significant investments in high-tech startups in the U.S. and South Asia, totaling nearly $35 million across 17 early-stage startups.

Rahul's educational background includes an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, and a degree in Business from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani.

His professional journey has seen him hold diverse roles such as Member of Board, Managing Director, Director, and Investment Manager at various organizations including MoEngage Inc., Seclore, and Toppr.

Rahul's specialties lie in technology investing, India's venture capital landscape, and Silicon Valley venture capital.

He is also a former author, having written 'The Moonshot Game' published by Penguin Random House.

Rahul's extensive experience and contributions to the field of venture capital make him a seasoned expert in identifying and nurturing tech startups.