98. Arihant Gothi

Arihant Gothi

https://www.linkedin.com/in/arihant-gothi-b629b7137/ Arihant Gothi Angel Investor | Warehousing | Public Markets Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

An active angel investor with interests in AI, ML, Deep Tech, Med Tech, Logistics & Blockchain technologies. We are the pillars to schools & colleges. Youngest board member & Director of Jain International Trade Organisation (JITO) Chennai Chapter for the past 4 years. As an active investor we have funded many start-up companies, and also lent our mentorship, time, connections to help propel the companies forward. We are INVESTOR's in 15+ START UP's. Member of JITO angel network, Indian Angel Network, Venture Catalyst & Inflection point Venture.

Secretary - RB GOTHI JAIN COLLEGE FOR WOMEN (chennai)

TRUSTEE - BHAWARLAL GOTHI PUBLIC SCHOOL (Beawar)

Ex DIRECTOR - JITO CHENNAI CHAPTER

The verticals we deal in -

Industrial Space Leasing, Capital Market investor, Education, Finance, Real Estate, Angel Investor, Warehousing

Here’s a comprehensive persona profile for Arihant Gothi, ideal for founder targeting, investor mapping, or partner outreach:

Arihant Gothi – Multi-Vertical Angel Investor Persona

Demographics

  • Name: Arihant Gothi

  • Age Range: 30–40 years old (based on active leadership and board involvement at a young age)

  • Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

  • Education: Likely a background in Finance, Business, or Tech (not explicitly listed, but strong practical business exposure)

  • Professional Level: Director / Investor / Ecosystem Enabler

Firmographics

  • Industry Exposure:

    • Angel Investing (15+ startups funded)

    • Warehousing & Industrial Leasing

    • Logistics & Infrastructure

    • Public Markets / Capital Investments

    • Education (College & School Trustee Roles)

    • Real Estate & Finance

  • Organizations & Affiliations:

    • JITO Angel Network – Member & Youngest Board Member (Chennai Chapter)

    • Indian Angel Network

    • Venture Catalysts

    • Inflection Point Ventures (IPV)

    • R.B. Gothi Jain College for Women – Secretary

    • Bhawarlal Gothi Public School – Trustee

  • Job Role:

    • Angel Investor & Mentor

    • Director & Board Member

    • Industrial Real Estate Operator

    • Education Sector Contributor

    • Public Market Investor

Psychographics

  • Interests:

    • AI, ML, DeepTech, MedTech, Blockchain

    • Logistics, Industrial Infrastructure, Smart Warehousing

    • Scalable EdTech and social impact in education

    • Building cross-industry investment portfolios

  • Hidden Interests (Inferred):

    • Intersection of tech with traditional sectors (e.g., AI in logistics or MedTech)

    • Promoting entrepreneurship among youth through colleges and JITO

    • Strategic syndicate investing with strong mentorship component

  • Hobbies (Inferred):

    • Engaging with student entrepreneurs and innovators

    • Financial markets & stock trading

    • Active member in Jain business networks and ecosystem building

  • Hidden Hobbies (Speculative):

    • Speaking at college events, panels, or investor bootcamps

    • Supporting philanthropic initiatives tied to education and empowerment

    • International travel related to business or spiritual events

Pain Points & Challenges

  • Pain Points & Challenges:

    • Finding startups with real innovation and execution strength

    • Balancing investments across highly diverse verticals

    • Building long-term value beyond financial returns

    • Bridging Tier 1 & Tier 2 startup ecosystems with capital and mentorship

  • Frustrations:

    • Startups with no clarity on business models

    • Founders who aren’t coachable or impact-driven

    • Lack of professional discipline in early-stage companies

    • Over-glorification of valuations without substance

Skills & Competencies

  • Multi-sector Angel Investing

  • Mentoring early-stage founders

  • Industrial leasing & real estate deals

  • Logistics & Infrastructure Strategy

  • Education management & institutional growth

  • Deep understanding of capital markets and equity investing

  • Network Mobilization via JITO & other angel groups

Communication Preferences

  • Preferred Communication Channel:

    • Email/WhatsApp: Likely used via angel groups and direct startup channels

    • LinkedIn: Open to curated, high-quality pitch outreach

    • In-person (Chennai or Mumbai): For serious investment rounds or collaborations

    • Angel Syndicate Platforms: JITO, IAN, IPV, etc.

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