Arya Ventures has secured an initial $8.25 million close for its $19 million early-stage super angel investment fund. The firm’s notable investors include Bridgerton actress Charithra Chandran and former Credit Suisse CEO Phil Cutts. Led by Rupa Popat, Arya Ventures aims to invest in up to 60 pre-seed and seed-stage companies over the next four years across sectors such as HealthTech, FinTech, and ClimateTech. The fund will provide investment amounts ranging from $200,000 to $550,000 and aims to offer a community-powered model that provides significant value-add beyond capital. The fund, which comprises 80 investors from diverse backgrounds, will make 10 to 15 investments per year, reserving 25% for repeat founders. Popat’s prior investments include the likes of Sequel and Lapse, which have seen notable success.
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Bridgerton actress and ex Credit Suisse CEO back Arāya angel fund