Vani Kola

Kalaari Capital is an early-stage, technology-focused venture capital firm based in Bengaluru, India. The firm invests across Seed and Series A stages, empowering visionary entrepreneurs to build unique solutions that reshape the way Indians live, work, consume, and transact. Kalaari's ethos is to partner early with founders and work with them to navigate the inevitable challenges of fostering ideas into successful businesses. At its core, Kalaari believes in building long-term relationships based on trust, transparency, authenticity, and respect.

The firm's investment philosophy includes recognizing and mentoring young, ambitious first-time entrepreneurs and helping them scale up. Kalaari has invested in over 110 startups, including notable companies like Dream11, Urban Ladder, Snapdeal, and Myntra. The firm has also achieved successful exits with companies such as Myntra, Simplilearn, Vogo, Urban Ladder, and WazirX. Kalaari's commitment to fostering entrepreneurship is further demonstrated through initiatives like the Kalaari Fellowship, which nurtures young talent in the Indian venture funding ecosystem, and the CXXO program, launched in 2021 to support women entrepreneurship through capital, coaching, and community connect.

Vani Kola, the Managing Director of Kalaari Capital, brings over two decades of experience in Silicon Valley and India. She is known for her commitment to entrepreneurship and women leadership, and she practices heartfulness meditation and yoga. Under her leadership, Kalaari Capital has grown to manage over $850 million in assets and has been recognized in Fortune India's 'Most Powerful Women' list multiple times. Vani's personal commitment to excellence and integrity influences her approach to building companies, developing products, and empowering people. She believes in the importance of building legacy institutions and is committed to growing Kalaari as a powerhouse venture firm in India.