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Kishore Ganji

North America, New Jersey, United States, Marlboro

Description

Kishore Ganji serves as a General Partner at Astir Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm based in Marlboro, New Jersey. Leveraging a robust background in technology and business leadership, Ganji plays a pivotal role in shaping Astir Ventures' investment thesis and identifying promising startups. His career prior to Astir Ventures includes significant leadership positions within the Astir family of companies, where he honed expertise in IT solutions, software development, and business strategy, providing him with a deep understanding of the operational challenges and opportunities within the tech sector.

Astir Ventures, under Ganji's leadership, primarily focuses on investing in early-stage technology companies, spanning Seed to Series A rounds. The firm maintains a broad sector interest but has a pronounced emphasis on enterprise software, including SaaS, AI/ML, Cybersecurity, Fintech, Healthcare IT, and Deep Tech. This strategic focus allows them to target companies that align with Ganji's extensive industry experience. Astir Ventures typically deploys capital in the range of $250,000 to $2,000,000 for initial investments, aiming to support companies through their critical early growth phases.

Beyond capital, Kishore Ganji brings significant mentorship and operational guidance to Astir Ventures' portfolio companies. His experience as an angel investor and mentor, coupled with his long tenure in the technology services industry, positions him as a valuable resource for founders navigating product development, market entry, and scaling challenges. The firm, established in 2021, reflects Ganji's commitment to fostering innovation within the technology ecosystem, providing not just financial backing but also strategic insights to help startups achieve sustainable growth and market leadership.

Investor Profile

Kishore Ganji has backed more than 41 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 3 rounds, about 7% of its total and boasts 10 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Angel, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in India, United States, Singapore.
  • Strong thematic focus on E-Commerce, Health Care, Software.
  • Typical check size: $250K – $2M.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (49%)
  • Angel (24%)
  • Series A (10%)
  • Series Unknown (10%)
  • Pre Seed (5%)
  • Series B (2%)

Country Focus

  • India (68%)
  • United States (29%)
  • Singapore (2%)

Industry Focus

  • E-commerce
  • Health Care
  • Software
  • Financial Services
  • Fintech
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Information Technology
  • Retail
  • Machine Learning
  • Finance
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Who does Kishore Ganji frequently co-invest with?

Malpani Ventures
Asia, Maharashtra, India, Mumbai
Co-Investments: 2
Kae Capital
Asia, Maharashtra, India, Mumbai
Co-Investments: 2
Blume Ventures
Asia, Maharashtra, India, Mumbai
Co-Investments: 2
Hyderabad Angels
Asia, Andhra Pradesh, India, Hyderabad
Co-Investments: 2
growX ventures
Asia, Delhi, India, New Delhi
Co-Investments: 2
Mumbai Angels
Asia, Maharashtra, India, Mumbai
Co-Investments: 13
Asymmetry Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Andreessen Horowitz
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 1
LetsVenture
Asia, Karnataka, India, Bengaluru
Co-Investments: 2
Singapore Angel Network
Asia, Central Region, Singapore, Singapore
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Kishore Ganji often collaborate with?

Anand Ladsariya
Asia, Maharashtra, India, Mumbai
Shared Deals: 1
Rajan Anandan
Asia, India
Shared Deals: 2
WS
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Shared Deals: 1
SD
North America, California, United States, Mountain View
Shared Deals: 1
Kunal Shah
Asia, Karnataka, India, Bengaluru
Shared Deals: 2
Bikky Khosla
Asia, Delhi, India, Delhi
Shared Deals: 1
Aniruddha Malpani
Asia, Karnataka, India, Bangalore
Shared Deals: 2
Hetal Sonpal
Asia, Delhi, India, New Delhi
Shared Deals: 2
Ashok Reddy Gudibandla
Asia, Andhra Pradesh, India, Hyderabad
Shared Deals: 1
Nitish Mittersain
Asia, Maharashtra, India, Mumbai
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Kishore Ganji?

Teleport

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Teleport is a travel-tech startup that aims to make travel visa applications simple and quick by simplifying paperwork requirements.

LeisureTourismTravel
Pre SeedAug 17, 2023
Amount Raised: $500,000
Monitra Healthcare

Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India

Monitra Healthcare is a Hyderabad based med-tech company

Health CareInformation Technology
SeedJun 5, 2023
Amount Raised: $500,000
Lal10

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Lal10 enables creative manufacturing MSMEs to easily digitize, manage, and sell their inventories for cross-border wholesale.

Consumer GoodsE-CommerceLifestyleShoppingWholesale
SeedJul 19, 2022
Amount Raised: $4,000,000
Pension Box

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Pension Box is a digital pension platform for private workforce.

FinTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
SeedMar 7, 2022
Amount Raised: $160,000
WayFr

Austin, Texas, United States

WayFr is a mobile application that instantly enables shippers and freight brokers to create their personalized load-board.

Freight ServiceMobile Apps
SeedDec 7, 2021
Amount Raised: $397,831
Mobius Development Studio

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Mobius Development Studio develops mobile games, frameworks, and solutions with a focus on the real money gaming segment.

GamingPC Games
AngelJun 28, 2021
Kindly His

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Janani.ai is a fertility care provider.

FertilityHealth CareWellness
Pre SeedOct 30, 2020
Amount Raised: $201,035
ConnectedH

Gurgaon, Haryana, India

ConnectedH is to simplify healthcare processes by organizing relevant data.

Health Care
SeedSep 8, 2020
Amount Raised: $276,471
Leegality

New Delhi, Delhi, India

Leegality is an e-Signing and digital document workflow platform.

Information TechnologySoftware
AngelJun 4, 2019
Nutrisattva (Proliva)

Anand, Gujarat, India

Nutrisattva is a protein innovation compan

FitnessFood and BeverageHealth CareNutrition
AngelDec 19, 2018