Angel Investing
I Back Founders Who Are Building Things That Matter
Twenty-two years of operating across industries has taught me what founders actually need from an investor: someone who has run the plays before, not just watched from a boardroom.
Pitch to me →
I invest at pre-seed and seed stage with a focus on India and emerging markets. I bring operational expertise and senior networks, not just capital. If you are building something that keeps you up at night for the right reasons, I want to hear about it.
22+
Years operating
Pre–A
Investment stage
India
Primary focus
B2B
Core thesis
Investment Thesis
Sectors I Back
B2B SaaS, consumer technology, digital infrastructure, AI-native businesses, education, healthcare, mental health, and industries being reshaped by automation.
What I Look For
Founders with conviction and clarity. Markets that are genuinely large. A thesis I can back without holding my nose.
What I Bring
Operational experience across industries, senior networks across Indian corporate and startup ecosystems, and direct involvement where it adds value.
Investment Stage
Pre-seed and seed. I get in early when operational input is highest and the relationship with the founder matters most.
Geography
Primary focus on India. Open to emerging markets where the operational dynamics are ones I understand from experience.
How to pitch me
Before booking a call, please go through my investment questions and prepare your responses. This ensures our conversation is focused, productive, and genuinely useful for both sides. The questions cover your team, problem, market, traction, financials, and vision.
Read the investment questions →
What happens next
Once you have reviewed the questions, book a 30-minute pitch call directly on my calendar. Come prepared with your responses and your deck. I will respond with a decision within five working days of our conversation.
What I will not do
I will not sign NDAs before an initial call. I will not give feedback on your deck without a conversation first. And I will not leave you in silence after we have spoken.
A note from Lav Kush
“I do not invest in decks. I invest in people. If you are building something that keeps you up at night for the right reasons, I want to hear about it.”
— Lav Kush
Ready to Pitch?
Two steps before we speak.
01
Read the investment questions
Go through the questions I ask every founder before we meet. Prepare your responses. This is not a formality — it shapes the entire conversation.
Open the questions document →
02
Book a pitch call
Once you have prepared your responses, select a time on my calendar. Bring your deck and your answers. We will use the time well.
I respond to all genuine pitches within five working days.