Abhinandan Ventures

Abhinandan Ventures is an investment firm that operates as a collective of high-growth, new-age businesses, focusing on backing ambitious ideas and transforming them into category-disrupting entities. The firm deploys unlevered and patient proprietary capital with a strong emphasis on value creation. They invest in listed companies and support early-stage entrepreneurs within the consumer sector, aiming to build successful brands and businesses for the future. Their approach involves propelling competent teams to become market leaders and generate significant returns for all stakeholders through sustainable growth.

The firm's origins trace back to 2015 when Lodha Ventures was founded, later rebranding to Abhinandan Ventures. This rebranding, which occurred around May 2025, aimed to align the company's identity with its innovation-driven ethos and distinguish it from previous affiliations. Abhinandan Lodha, the Chairman, also founded The House of Abhinandan Lodha (HoABL) in 2020, a prominent branded land developer, and leads Tomorrow Capital Private Equity Fund, established in 2018. The firm emphasizes a tech-driven, consumer-centric approach, with a focus on opportunities in non-urban locations across India.

Abhinandan Ventures' ecosystem includes a diverse portfolio of companies such as Tomorrow Capital, The House of Abhinandan Lodha (HoABL), Bonito Designs, Growth Housing, Rising India School of Excellence, Miros Hotels & Resorts, Easiloan, and Sheetal Foundation. Notable investments include Rising India, an education provider, and Miros Hotels, a hospitality venture. The firm aims to turn its ventures into 'Unicorns' within five years, fostering a culture of high performance and data-driven decision-making.

The leadership team at Abhinandan Ventures includes Chairman Abhinandan Lodha, who brings an MBA from Cardiff University and a strong entrepreneurial background. Pritam Bisht serves as the Group Head of Strategy, Incubation & Transformation, with over 15 years of experience in real estate and expertise in deal structuring and brand management. Ashokkumar Tiwari is the Group Finance Controller, a qualified CA with nearly two decades of experience across venture capital, real estate, NBFC, and edu-tech sectors. Other key members include Aravind Balajee (Group Head – Legal & Compliance), Sandeep Saxena (Chief Investment Officer), and Mahesh Shah (President – Corporate Communications).