Disha Sanghrajka

Disha Sanghrajka

Doing business is hard. It takes entrepreneurial grit to build from zero and resilience to keep building when the path isn’t obvious. What drives me is enabling capital, and unlocking growth for that founder.

I've spent the last few years in VC rooms evaluating startup bets and at M&A tables negotiating acquisitions. Over the last 9 years, I've previously worked at investments at Inflexor Ventures, CorpDev at Ascentium (Hillhouse owned), and consulting at KPMG. Investing and enabling capital at the growth stage, early stage, consumer brands, and deep tech, I have had the fortune of experiencing it all.

My strength is my network; business is in my blood. Combining my passion and experience, I am looking at private market funds in Mumbai or Bangalore as my stop. I appreciate you visiting my page. Open to no-agenda chats.

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Investments

2025–2026

My recent work has been in early-stage investing. At Inflexor Ventures, a deep-tech VC focused on Seed to Series A, I evaluated 200+ startups across Robotics, Industry 5.0, Climate, Energy, Space, Fintech, AI, HealthTech and ConsumerTech. Most recently, I took a portable diagnostics startup for neuropathy and peripheral artery disease, from sourcing to investment.

As an Included VC Fellow (2% intake, full sponsorship from 10+ global funds) and investor at Mozaic Ventures, the Included VC student-run pledge fund, I have networks in 100+ countries.

I also serve as an investor panellist and jury member at TiE, NASSCOM, SINE IIT Bombay, IIT Gandhinagar, IIT Madras, IIT Kharagpur, Climate Collective, Venture Centre and more.

Investor panel at TiE TiE Investor panel at IIT Kharagpur IIT Kharagpur Jury at NASSCOM NASSCOM

My Thesis

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Pivoting from consumer tech to deep tech has been an exciting peek into the future. I cover conversations with founders, investors & scientists.

India's Rare Earth Moment for Material Supremacy

Three investment opportunities emerging as nations reduce their dependence on China for rare-earth materials.

JUN 12, 2026 Click here to read →
ONEST

Ultraviolette’s Zero to One Journey with Vinayak Bhat in the Rider’s Seat

One startup is proving India can build and commercialize world-class deep-tech hardware.

JULY 19, 2026 Click here to read →
ONEST

In Conversation with Payal Patel, founder of AgroPak

Bio-composite cosmetic packaging made from agricultural waste like coconut shells and bamboo.

MAY 18, 2026 Click here to read →
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Enabling Founder Ecosystem

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Beyond the deal table, I build community in the startup ecosystem — hosting, moderating, judging and convening founders and investors.

Micro VC SummitHost · with HeadstartConvening emerging fund managers Micro VC Summit Substack

Hosted the Micro VC Summit for Headstart, the largest startup network in India for emerging fund managers.

AavishkaarModeratorIncluded VC closed-door summit Moderating Aavishkaar Capital LinkedIn

Moderated Aavishkaar Capital for an Included VC closed-door Included VC summit.

HeadstartVolunteer · EventsHSX 2026 community event Headstart HSX 2026 LinkedIn

Headstart volunteer hosting HSX 2026 for 2000+ students, founders and investors.

Guest LectureAfrican founders cohortVenture & investing masterclass Lecture to African founders LinkedIn

Guest lecture to a cohort from 40 African countries.

PickleballHost · MumbaiSportsTech & community off the clock Pickleball events LinkedIn

Hosted pickleball events in Bangalore for Headstart in partnership with GoRally.

Included VCRound tableFellows & investors, 20 countries Included VC round table LinkedIn

Hosted Roundtable in India with Included VC fellows and investors from 20 countries.

Early Stage Track Record

2017–2025
Innovist 2022
Science-first personal care (Bare Anatomy, Chemist at Play); DD for Accel's $3.5M Pre-Series A.
Consumer
SyncThreads Computing 2026
Defence tech company developing radio frequency, photonics, and free space optical communication technology; fundraising advisory to the seed stage round.
DeepTech
Banana Leaf / Malgudi Days 2020
South Indian vegetarian QSR chain; DD for potential funding.
Consumer
Izzumi 2023
Best fine-dining Japanese restaurant in Mumbai; fundraising advisory.
Consumer
Bombay Salad Company 2019
Clean-eating cloud kitchen; evaluation DD for Mahindra & Mahindra.
Consumer
Zolvit / VakilSearch 2024
Legal and compliance AI for 100k SMBs (Series B); Managing a portfolio company as board observer.
AI

Private Equity Transaction Record

2017–2025
Eruditus 2022
Executive education platform (MIT, Harvard, INSEAD); DD for Canadian Pension Fund's minority investment.
EdTech
Walchandnagar Industries 2018
Defence, aerospace & nuclear component maker behind India's Agni-V missile & Chandrayaan; structured loan of $55M from KKR.
Defense
myTVS 2020
Auto aftermarket platform with 13 verticals; DD for SeaLink Capital's $10M investment.
Mobility Tech
Metro Junction Mall 2023
5-lakh sq ft mall in Mumbai; fundraising advisory.
Retail

M&A Transaction Record

2017–2025
Blinkit 2022
10-min grocery delivery; buy-side DD for Zomato's $560M acquisition.
Quick Commerce
Ken & Co 2026
Cyber security consultancy; Acquired for Hillhouse platform.
Cyber Security
Amita Desai & Co 2025
Corporate secretarial practice for listed companies; Acquired for Hillhouse platform.
Corporate Services
Smaaash 2019
Gaming & recreation chain (32 centres) in India & USA; financial DD for acquisition by Nazara.
Gaming
Zen3 Infosolutions 2021
Cloud & Artificial Intelligence services firm (1,300 employees); sell-side DD for $64M Tech Mahindra acquisition.
AI
myhotelshop 2021
A German hotel performance marketing SaaS company; DD for RateGain acquisition.
AdTech
Indxx 2022
Global index provider (US, UK, India, Israel, Korea); DD for potential acquisition by NASDAQ.
FinTech
Ariisto 2018
Insolvent project acquired by Prestige Group (Rs 370 cr), homes secured for 1,500 families.
Real Estate
Personiv 2021
BPO platform (2,000 employees); DD for eClerx's $34M acquisition.
BPO

Career

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Inflexor Ventures
Investments team; deep-tech-focused venture capital fund (~$100M AUM).
Ascentium (Hillhouse PE owned)
Corporate Development Lead: M&A and portfolio management; corporate services platform owned by Hillhouse Private Equity; focus on financial services and legal-tech sectors.
KPMG
Due diligence consultant for PE funds, strategic acquirers and VC funds; focus on new-age consumer technology sectors.
Grant Thornton
Due diligence consultant for PE funds, strategic acquirers and VC funds; focus on consumer brands and IT sectors.

Education

Included VC Fellowship
Fast-track VC MBA, <2% global acceptance, full scholarship; intake from 40 countries
Institue of Chartered Accountant of India
India's most rigorous professional finance qualification; <1% pass rate.
KC Law College
Bachelor of Laws (LLB); top 2 undergraduate law schools in Mumbai.
R.A. Podar College of Commerce & Economics
Bachelor of Commerce; top 2 undergraduate business schools in Mumbai.

Talk to me

If you're an investor who's hiring, need assistance in your fund, or know someone who is hiring, drop a line. Open to no-agenda chats with fund managers and recruiting managers.

WhatsApp me +91 9920228312
Email me dishasanghrajka@gmail.com