Rahul Garg

Rahul Garg is a seasoned venture capital professional and entrepreneur, currently serving as a Principal at Iron Pillar, a venture growth fund that focuses on mid-stage technology companies originating from India. He has a robust background in the technology ecosystem, with over a decade of experience spanning both entrepreneurial and investment roles.

Professional Background

• Current Role: Principal at Iron Pillar (May 2021 - August 2022), where he specialized in providing growth capital to technology companies, particularly in the enterprise SaaS sector. During his tenure, he was involved in significant investments, including Pando.ai.12

• Previous Experience:

  • Venture Highway: After his time at Iron Pillar, he became a Partner at Venture Highway, focusing on early-stage investments across various sectors such as SaaS and fintech.12
  • Kalaari Capital: He was a Principal from December 2017 to December 2020, where he worked on Series A and B investments.2
  • Entrepreneurship: Rahul co-founded ArtisanGilt.com, an ethnic wear and fashion jewelry e-commerce platform that was acquired by IGP.com in 2014. He later served as CEO of IGP.com, leading it to become one of the largest online gifting companies in India.12

Education and Credentials

Rahul Garg holds a Bachelor of Technology degree in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay. He is also a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder.2

Key Skills and Interests

Rahul has developed expertise in various areas including:

• Investment strategy across different stages (early to growth)
• Sector focus on B2C, SaaS, fintech, and Web3
• Entrepreneurial leadership with a strong emphasis on product strategy and market development.12

He is passionate about leveraging technology to drive innovation and improve lives in India, emphasizing ethical and inclusive entrepreneurship.1