Kailashnath M S

Experience

• PartnerCurrent

  Ideaspring Capital · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  Apr 2025 – Present

• AVP - Head of Seed

  Chiratae Ventures · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  Jul 2021 – Apr 2025

  • Led Investments into 5 seed companies — ExpertiaAI, an AI powered HR-Tech platform for intelligent skill assessment and interview-as-a-service for enterprises — VisioApps, a voice-enabled SDK platform to power the workflow of mobile applications for visually impaired users — AuraSmart, a cross-protocol intelligent hub platform for integrated control of smart devices — LightBulb, an emotion-AI enabled platform leveraging for real-time content optimization — FrinksAI, an edge-first cross-industry no-code vision-AI platform for manufacturing workflow • Led portfolio engagement of GoodMeetings.ai, a Generative-AI powered video-first sales intelligence and enablement SaaS tool; instrumental in the company raising a follow-on round from US • Observer in two growth companies - actively supported in follow-on fundraise and partial exits in these companies: — Cure.Fit, India’s largest Fitness destination platform — Emotix, India’s first conversationally intelligent ecosystem for kids • Instrumental in structuring and led the exit process in three companies: — WeInnovate Biomedical, an innovative medical device company leveraging silver nanotechnology platform with multiple use-cases; — NestAway, an asset-light marketplace for rental properties across the country; led the structuring and execution of the acquisition process; — PeelWorks, a SaaS enabled procurement and fulfillment tool connecting FMCG brands to Kirana shops; • Built the network for discovery of seed opportunities; instrumental in building pipeline of ~3,500 across sectors for 2022, 2023 and 2024 calendar years each — Led 3 editions of Sonic, Chiratae’s flagship seed investment program promising first reply to founders within 48 hours — Built extensive partner and perks network for seed portfolio companies to accelerate their progress to Series-A • Led investment thesis in ClimateTech and DeepTech; led quarterly analytics on deeptech and health-tech presented to select LPs