Rajnish Kapur

Rajnish Kapur is the Managing Partner at the IAN Fund, which is part of the Indian Angel Network. He has an extensive background as a technocrat and technology entrepreneur, with over 22 years of experience in the IT industry, particularly in sectors like eCommerce, Internet, and Enterprise solutions.

Professional Background

• Entrepreneurship: Rajnish has successfully founded and managed several organizations. Notably, he was the Founder, CEO, and CTO of Cognosys Software Private Limited, where he led the company from its inception to becoming a recognized brand in travel technology. He also co-founded eTravelIndia.com, one of India's first online travel companies, which was later acquired by TQ3 Travel Solutions.12
• Leadership Roles: His career includes leadership positions across various functional areas such as management, technology development, operations, and consulting. He has a proven track record of managing both B2C and B2B applications and has been responsible for significant P&L management.12

Education

Rajnish holds a degree in B.A. (Hons) in Economics from Shri Ram College of Commerce and a B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering from Bangalore University.1

Current Role

As the Managing Partner at IAN Fund, Rajnish focuses on supporting startups through investment and mentorship, leveraging his extensive operational background to guide entrepreneurs in navigating challenges in their business journeys.23

His approach emphasizes applying technology to solve problems and building effective teams, reflecting his commitment to fostering innovation within the startup ecosystem.1