Our Portfolio
WE HAVE INVESTED IN COMPANIES ACROSS SECTORS
DeepTech & DefenceTech
ClimateTech
AgriTech
FinTech / B2B / SaaS / HealthTech
Consumer
Media
Platform
"Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it." - Michael Jordan
Our Mindset
Why Us?
WHAT SETS US APART
The word literally translates to courage and competency. The courage to dream big and the competency to persevere till you achieve that dream.
We are entrepreneurs at heart and if you are an entrepreneur building an innovative product or solving a tough problem, we want Samarthya to be your first port of call. We would like Samarthya to be the force multiplier for you by connecting you to transformational capital and domain experts to fuel your growth.
We may even roll up our sleeves and help you build the venture and in fact write that first cheque.
Our People
THAT MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE
Karan Goshar
Co-Founder & Partner
Started his entrepreneurial journey at young age of nineteen with setting up a Cookie Manufacturing Unit for one of India’s largest FMCG players.
Later stints included setting up a services business to aid his family’s construction business which was a leading Project Management Consultancy company based out of Mumbai. He diversified into Sheet Metal Fabrication to Engineering Outfits and Packaging Manufacturing Units.
Jatin Karani
Co-Founder & Partner
Jatin has 17 years of experience spanning Private Equity & Venture Capital Investing in India and Financial Advisory Services across Indian and US markets. Prior to starting Samarthya, Jatin was part of the PE/VC investing team at Enam Holdings, a leading Indian Family Office based in Mumbai, India and was responsible for deal origination, evaluation and negotiation across Consumer, AgriTech, Media, Technology and FinTech sectors.
Kunal Sawant
Before joining Samarthya, Kunal was the founder of Neutron, a B2B platform designed to automate accounts receivable processes. Neutron has been instrumental in optimizing payment collections and enhancing customer experiences, thereby strengthening the financial robustness of various enterprises.
Prior to founding Neutron, Kunal worked as a Private Equity Associate at TresVista, collaborating with a global private equity firm with over $500 billion AUM, focusing primarily on their European deals, contributing to successful investments valued at approximately $4 billion.
Praroop Lodha
Investment Analyst
Praroop is an Investment Analyst at Samarthya’s Mumbai office where his core responsibilities are evaluating investment opportunities, conducting sector research and due diligence and supporting the portfolio companies. Praroop comes with a diverse background and is passionate about identifying and nurturing promising early and growth-stage startups.
Bhargav Chaudhari
Investment Analyst
Bhargav is an Investment Analyst at Samarthya’s Mumbai office, focusing on deal sourcing, evaluating businesses and analysing hot and boring sectors equally. His responsibilities also include making Samarthya’s name in the industry by pursuing necessary engagement activities through various social media platforms.
Apart from his interest in business, Bhargav loves reading and writing about solutions to questions that make him curious. He plays ultimate frisbee occasionally and is an avid follower of world geopolitics. When he is not working, you would often find him listening and engaging into deep conversations about life.
