Rukam Capital’s Archana Jahagirdar calls for more domestic VC as funding winter lingers

Archana Jahagirdar, Founder and Managing Partner at Rukam Capital, on the sidelines of Startup Mahakumbh 2025 in New Delhi, said India’s startup ecosystem is witnessing innovation across sectors -- from D2C to AI, deep-tech, mobility, and fintech.

Speaking about Rukam Capital’s investment strategy, she said the firm prioritises founders over sectors. “Founders matter far more than sectors. A great founder can build a great company. Often, there’s a bit of discovery when a founder addresses a particular segment,” she said.