Whiteboard Capital

Whiteboard Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests at ideation, pre-seed, and seed stages, focusing on technology-driven companies. While sector-agnostic, the firm particularly nurtures consumer brands, B2B marketplaces, fintech, and SaaS startups. Beyond providing capital, Whiteboard Capital offers hands-on strategic support, expertise, and resources to help visionary founders transform bold ideas into thriving businesses, acting as a true partner in growth.

Founded in 2018 by Sandeep Tandon and Anshu Prasher, Whiteboard Capital started as a two-person team and has expanded to an eight-member team over six years. Based in Mumbai, India, the firm has grown its presence with offices in Bangalore and New Delhi. Its first fund was followed by a second fund that closed at $35.73 million in August 2024, representing a fivefold expansion, reflecting strong commitment to the startup ecosystem.

The firm has made 78 investments, with recent deals including Mindgrove (Series A, December 2024), BiteSpeed (Seed VC-III, November 2024), and Perceptyne Robots (Seed VC, October 2024). Portfolio companies like Traya and Zeno Health praise the firm's unwavering support through highs and lows. Whiteboard Capital has achieved 5 portfolio exits, including Genius Teacher in July 2024, and its companies have attracted follow-on funding from top investors like Tiger Global, Accel, and Peak XV Partners.

The team is led by Managing Partner Sandeep Tandon and Partner Anshu Prasher, with expertise in early-stage investing. Key members include Shwetabh Rai (EIR), Senior Associates Subodh Jalori, Shivangi Goyal, and Shifani Jesani, Associates Bhanu Mitra Bulusu and Aryan Khaitan, and CFO Nitesh Vaghela. Their collective experience enables deep collaboration with founders across consumer, fintech, and tech sectors.