
Kunal Bahl
Description
Kunal Bahl is a highly influential figure in the Indian startup ecosystem, best known as the co-founder of Snapdeal, one of India's pioneering e-commerce platforms. Beyond his entrepreneurial success, Bahl has emerged as a prolific angel investor and, crucially, the co-founder of Titan Capital alongside Rohit Bansal. Titan Capital operates as a prominent early-stage venture fund, channeling Bahl's extensive industry experience and strategic insights into promising new ventures. His transition from operator to investor underscores a deep commitment to fostering the next generation of Indian innovation.
Through Titan Capital, Bahl primarily focuses on pre-seed, seed, and Series A investments, targeting companies that demonstrate strong fundamentals and disruptive potential. The fund has built an impressive portfolio, having invested in over 200 startups across diverse sectors, including SaaS, fintech, direct-to-consumer (D2C), B2B, healthcare, and deep tech. Typical first check sizes from Titan Capital generally range from $100,000 to $1,000,000, reflecting their commitment to providing crucial early capital to nascent businesses. This strategic approach allows them to partner with founders at the very beginning of their journey, offering not just capital but also mentorship and operational guidance.
Bahl's investment philosophy emphasizes backing strong founding teams with clear visions and scalable business models. He and Titan Capital are known for their founder-friendly approach, often taking a long-term view on their investments. Their portfolio boasts several high-profile successes, including companies like Mamaearth, Razorpay, Urban Company, and Ola, many of which have gone on to achieve significant valuations and market leadership. This track record solidifies Kunal Bahl's reputation as a shrewd and impactful investor dedicated to shaping India's digital future.
Investor Profile
Kunal Bahl has backed more than 50 startups, with 5 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 4% of its total and boasts 13 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in India, United States, Singapore.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, SaaS, Financial Services.
- Typical check size: $100K – $1M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (52%)
- Series A (20%)
- Series Unknown (12%)
- Pre Seed (6%)
- Series B (4%)
- Undisclosed (4%)
- Angel (2%)
Country Focus
- India (74%)
- United States (16%)
- Singapore (6%)
- Indonesia (2%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Saas
- Financial Services
- Fintech
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Apps
- Marketplace
- Internet
- Payments
- Information Technology
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