207. Sunil Kalra

Sunil Kalra

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunilkalranewdelhi/ Sunil Kalra Angel Investor: Venture Partner at Stride Ventures: Mentor SOSV Chinaaccelerator and MOX India

Angel Investor (100+ Investments India/ Israel/Singapore/ USA) SOSV Mentor Chinaaccelerator & MOX Patron: All Creatures Great and Small Venture Partner@ Stride Venture Partners Founder Partner, Managing Director BSLG Pvt Limited (1992-2001) Founder Member, Board of Governors, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES)(2003- 2103) Director, MPower Pvt. Ltd (2003-20 Director, Via Projects Pvt., Member HERS (HydroCarbon Energy Research Society)(2003-2013)

Member, Indian Angel Network Member Harvard Business Angels Angel List

Active investor in Startups

Specialties: Investing in Startups: Some Portfolio companies include:

Hasti Dry Port Uttkarsh Micro FInance Exclusively.in (Acquired by Myntra) Jigsee (Acquired by VuClip) Viavya Labs Innovise Sapience MyShaadi.in Aurality (Exited) BuythePrice.com ( MyZingo) (Acquired by IBIBO) Kwench Stelae Technologies Peelworks OrangeScape Unbxd Instamojo SkoolShop Cherish Maternity Mobilewalla Druva Airwoot Goonj (Graam Vani) Consure Crayon Data Sensibol

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Here's a detailed profile breakdown for Sunil Kalra, based on the LinkedIn information you provided:

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🔹 Demographics:

• Name: Sunil Kalra

• Age Range: Likely 50–65 (based on professional experience dating back to the early 1990s)

• Location: India

• Education: Not explicitly listed, but affiliated with Harvard Business Angels—possibly indicating a Harvard background

• Professional Level: Senior Executive / Angel Investor / Venture Partner

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🔹 Firmographics:

• Industry: Venture Capital & Private Equity, Angel Investing, Startups, Finance

• Organization(s):

  • Stride Ventures (Venture Partner)

  • SOSV Chinaaccelerator and MOX (Mentor)

  • Indian Angel Network

  • Harvard Business Angels

  • AngelList

• Job Role:

  • Angel Investor (100+ investments globally)

  • Mentor

  • Venture Partner

  • Former Managing Director, BSLG Pvt Ltd

  • Board Member & Director in various organizations

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🔹 Psychographics:

• Interests:

  • Early-stage startup investments

  • Social impact (e.g., involvement with Goonj, Consure)

  • Cross-border investing (India, Israel, Singapore, USA)

  • Mentorship in accelerator programs

• Hidden Interests:

  • Animal welfare (Patron at “All Creatures Great and Small”)

• Hobbies:

  • Possibly reading, mentoring, traveling for startup scouting (inferred from role)

• Hidden Hobbies:

  • Philanthropy, possibly spirituality or wellness (based on diverse social impact engagements)

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🔹 Pain Points & Challenges:

• Pain Points & Challenges:

  • Managing a broad and diverse startup portfolio across geographies

  • Navigating varying regulatory environments in global investments

  • Filtering high-quality startups from a large volume of pitches

• Frustrations:

  • Startup failures due to lack of execution or poor product-market fit

  • Delays in exits or liquidity events

  • Possibly dealing with inexperienced founders

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🔹 Skills & Competencies:

• Early-stage investment strategy

• Portfolio management

• Cross-border venture capital

• Startup mentoring and scaling

• Strategic advisory

• Exit planning

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🔹 Communication Preferences:

• Preferred Communication Channel:

  • Likely Email or LinkedIn (professional and investment-oriented)

  • May also engage via angel platforms (AngelList, etc.)

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