Rajiv Srivatsa
AcceleratorFounding Partner, Antler India
Urban Ladder co-founder turned day-zero VC
Bengaluru, India$100K–$1.5M checks
Pre-SeedSeed
AIDeep TechFintechClimateConsumer
Background
Rajiv Srivatsa co-founded Urban Ladder, India's top omnichannel furniture brand ($100M+ raised, later acquired), before joining Antler India as Founding Partner. An IIT Madras B.Tech and IIM Bangalore gold medallist, he launched Antler's India operations from Bangalore in 2020. In 2024 Antler India invested in 30 startups bringing the total portfolio to 80 companies across AI, fintech, deeptech, and climate.
Investment Thesis
Day-zero investment in exceptional founders building AI, deeptech, and climate solutions from India.
Investment Focus
Stages
Pre-SeedSeed
Typical check: $100K–$1.5M
Sectors
AIDeep TechFintechClimateConsumer
Based in: Bengaluru, India (Asia)
Last updated: Jun 11, 2026