The Chennai Angels

17/06/2026

Proud to see our portfolio company Hitwicket Superstars (Metasports Interactive) featured in The Times of India - on Indian gaming companies building for global audiences.

As the gaming ecosystem evolves into mainstream entertainment, it’s exciting to see Indian studios creating experiences that resonate worldwide.

Congratulations to the Founders and the Hitwicket team on taking cricket gaming global.

12/06/2026

The startup ecosystem is clearly shifting in 2026.

Investors are backing businesses with strong ex*****on, real problem-solving, and sustainable growth.

The focus is no longer just on scale.
It is on clarity and long-term value creation.

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11/06/2026

Great conversations often come from exploring industries beyond conventional investment playbooks.

At a recent session hosted by TiE Chennai, Executive Committee Member of The Chennai Angels (TCA) and former TiE Chennai Vice President Reji Joseph, along with fellow TCA investor Sanjay Wadhwa, shared valuable perspectives on the business dynamics of the film industry - from rights and distribution to risk management and monetisation.

Sanjay Wadhwa's insights, including his association with the Oscar-winning journey of The Elephant Whisperers, offered a fascinating look at the balance between impact, storytelling, and business realities.

Conversations like these broaden how entrepreneurs and investors understand unconventional sectors and evolving opportunities.

10/06/2026

Congratulations to Yega Kumarappan, Co-Founder of Paperflite, on being featured by Forbes India, for turning bold ideas into reality.

As early backers of Paperflite, we at The Chennai Angels (TCA) are proud to see this well-deserved recognition for Yega and the journey the team continues to build. Wishing them many more milestones ahead.



Read the full story here:
https://www.forbesindia.com/article/upfront/brand-connect/visionaries-turning-bold-ideas-into-realities/2994376/1

08/06/2026

We are happy to see Ravichandran Purushothaman, President of Danfoss India and an Investor from The Chennai Angels (TCA), representing industry voices in an important discussion with the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Kerala alongside CII Southern Region leadership.

The conversation focused on Kerala’s future growth across infrastructure, sustainability, MSMEs, health tourism, connectivity, AI, and maritime development.

It is encouraging to see collaborative efforts shaping a stronger and future-ready economy.

05/06/2026

Congratulations to our portfolio company GREST (grest.in), on becoming the first private company in India to go live on the IMEI Verification System (IVS) under Sanchar Saathi. 👏

Grest, a refurbished electronics platform, has partnered with C-DOT for the Sanchar Saathi initiative. This integration allows real-time verification of device authenticity against a government IMEI database. Grest is the first private company to go live on this system. This move aims to combat devi...

04/06/2026

Excited to see our portfolio company Trelish continue its global expansion journey. ☕🌍

After building a growing customer base in the US, Trelish is now live in the UK through Amazon, with its first shipment also headed to South Africa.

It’s great to see an Indian coffee brand taking India’s rich coffee heritage to consumers across international markets. Congratulations to the entire Trelish team on this milestone!

Looking forward to seeing the brand reach many more coffee lovers worldwide.

03/06/2026

At The Chennai Angels (TCA), we’re excited to back companies building for the future of India’s digital economy.

Qoruz is redefining influencer marketing through a data-driven creator intelligence and collaboration platform that helps brands discover the right creators, measure campaign performance, and execute high-impact digital campaigns at scale.

As the creator economy continues to grow rapidly, Qoruz is bringing greater structure, transparency, and measurable ROI to influencer-led brand marketing.

We’re proud to support Founders Priya Vivek, Aditya Gurwara, Praanesh Bhuvaneswar, and Prabakaran B as they build the next generation of creator-tech infrastructure in India.

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01/06/2026

We’re delighted to see our executive committee member, Reji Joseph joining the 5th Mega Demo Day 2026 hosted by
Crescent Innovation Incubation Council (CIIC) on 5th August 2026 as a distinguished speaker.

27/05/2026

Founded by Gaurav Sharma and Ruchi Gupta, Barneys Hard Seltzer is redefining India’s Ready-to-Drink alcohol space with category-leading hard seltzers crafted for a new generation of conscious consumers seeking lighter and more refreshing drinking experiences.

As India’s first hard seltzer brand and the market leader since inception, Barneys has built a differentiated brand with zero sugar, low calories, and globally inspired flavours, shaping an emerging category in the Indian alcobev market.

At The Chennai Angels (TCA), we are proud to back founders who spot evolving consumer trends early and execute with conviction.



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