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114. Manisha Rathore

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/manisharathore/ Manisha Rathore Angel Investor & Mentor in promising startups Thane, Maharashtra, India

My portfolio companies include:

  1. HOBBYLU – India’s first and largest hobby and experiences discovery platform based out of Hyderabad www.hobbylu.com (2016 )

  2. POPUP LEARNING - An e-learning initiative focussed on the technology sector to bridge the last mile skill enhancement gap for employability (2014 )

  3. INDIA BEACONS Sojourn – A new age travel company based out of Kolkata. www.indiabeacons.com (2012)

Here’s a complete investor persona breakdown for Manisha Rathore, tailored for founder outreach, investor matching, and mentor-driven startup support:

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Manisha Rathore – Angel Investor & Startup Mentor Persona

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Demographics

  • Name: Manisha Rathore

  • Age Range: 40–55 years old (based on investment timeline and advisory experience)

  • Location: Thane, Maharashtra, India

  • Education: Likely background in Business, Technology, or Education (not publicly listed but inferred from startup themes)

  • Professional Level: Angel Investor / Startup Mentor / Multi-sector Portfolio Builder

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Firmographics

  • Industry Exposure:

    • EdTech

    • TravelTech

    • Experience Economy / Creator Economy

    • SkillTech / Employability Platforms

  • Portfolio Companies:

    1. Hobbylu – Discovery platform for hobbies and experiences (Hyderabad-based)

    2. Popup Learning – E-learning initiative for tech sector employability

    3. India Beacons Sojourn – New-age travel company based in Kolkata

  • Job Role:

    • Angel Investor

    • Startup Mentor

    • Early-Stage Evaluator with a bias toward consumer platforms

    • Advisory Role in Product/Market Fit & User Growth

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Psychographics

  • Interests:

    • Investing in mission-driven platforms targeting niche or emerging user behavior

    • Enabling consumer-first ventures that foster creativity, learning, or discovery

    • Passionate about bridging skill gaps, especially in tech-driven economies

    • Long-term focus on impactful, founder-led companies

  • Hidden Interests (Inferred):

    • May prefer female-led, impact-driven, or regional startups

    • Believes in patient capital and mentorship over short-term exits

    • Likely open to sectors such as EdTech, Wellness, CultureTech, and Creative Learning

  • Hobbies (Inferred):

    • Passion for learning, culture, and exploration (aligns with portfolio themes)

    • Possibly involved in ecosystem building at local or sectoral levels

    • Enjoys mentoring early-stage teams and shaping early product journeys

  • Hidden Hobbies (Speculative):

    • Writing or curating knowledge around upskilling and digital learning

    • Supporting social impact startups or grassroots innovation

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Pain Points & Challenges

  • Pain Points & Challenges:

    • Startups with no clarity on real user problems

    • Poor execution in building scalable consumer experiences

    • Founders without empathy or user connection

    • Lack of sustainable monetization strategy in early-stage consumer platforms

  • Frustrations:

    • Over-reliance on buzzwords without business depth

    • Underestimating customer retention and product engagement

    • Ignoring market signals or refusing to iterate

    • Founders who seek capital but not guidance

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Skills & Competencies

  • Angel Investing (Consumer & Learning Sectors)

  • Founder Mentorship & Product Positioning

  • Business Model Evaluation in EdTech/TravelTech

  • Early-Stage Strategy & Validation

  • User-Centric Platform Building

  • Bridging Employability & Market Needs

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Communication Preferences

  • Preferred Communication Channel:

    • LinkedIn / Email: For curated pitch decks and mentorship approaches

    • Founder Circles / Local Events (Mumbai, Thane, Pune): For engagement and community building

    • Zoom or Phone: For in-depth mentoring or follow-up evaluations

    • Warm Introductions: Preferred for new investment opportunities

With Manisha Rathore, your investor persona database now includes 24 unique profiles.

Would you like me to:

  • Create a founder-specific targeting matrix with matchups (sector, geography, mentor fit)?

  • Package all personas into a custom Airtable/Notion board for tracking outreach and updates?

  • Deliver a polished PDF deck or interactive pitch navigator tool?

Let me know and I’ll prep it based on your preferred format and use case!

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