The Chennai Angels

The Chennai Angels is a venture capital firm established in 2007 and based in Chennai, India. It specializes in equity investments in early-stage companies across various sectors, including e-commerce, education, information technology, financial technology, real estate, lifestyle products, and energy. The firm typically invests between INR 50 lakh and INR 3 crore, adjusting its contributions based on the specific funding needs of the ventures. The Chennai Angels primarily targets startups located in South India and may collaborate with other investor groups when necessary. Beyond financial support, the firm provides mentoring and guidance from a consortium of successful entrepreneurs and venture capitalists, facilitating the growth and development of innovative business ideas into viable enterprises. This dual approach of capital infusion and mentorship enables entrepreneurs to navigate the complexities of establishing and scaling their businesses effectively.

Vikas Chawla

Investment Director

Jay Jayaraman

Investor

Past deals in HoReCa

goStops

Series A in 2025
goStops is a brand of youth hostels in India focused on providing affordable and quality accommodations for young travelers. The company operates and manages hostels designed to foster social interaction and community living, featuring amenities such as air-conditioned dorms, private rooms, and recreational facilities like mini theaters and games. By emphasizing a blend of comfort and experience, goStops aims to make travel accessible and enjoyable for the youth, offering a vibrant atmosphere that encourages connection among guests.

Terra Food

Seed Round in 2023
Terra Food Co. operates a network of cloud kitchens in India, offering a multi-brand food service model that focuses on accessibility, convenience, and affordability. Through its hyperlocal kitchens, the company provides a diverse range of gourmet dining options, enabling customers to enjoy non-traditional food experiences via online orders.

Terra Food

Seed Round in 2022
Terra Food Co. operates a network of cloud kitchens in India, offering a multi-brand food service model that focuses on accessibility, convenience, and affordability. Through its hyperlocal kitchens, the company provides a diverse range of gourmet dining options, enabling customers to enjoy non-traditional food experiences via online orders.

goStops

Convertible Note in 2021
goStops is a brand of youth hostels in India focused on providing affordable and quality accommodations for young travelers. The company operates and manages hostels designed to foster social interaction and community living, featuring amenities such as air-conditioned dorms, private rooms, and recreational facilities like mini theaters and games. By emphasizing a blend of comfort and experience, goStops aims to make travel accessible and enjoyable for the youth, offering a vibrant atmosphere that encourages connection among guests.

goStops

Seed Round in 2021
goStops is a brand of youth hostels in India focused on providing affordable and quality accommodations for young travelers. The company operates and manages hostels designed to foster social interaction and community living, featuring amenities such as air-conditioned dorms, private rooms, and recreational facilities like mini theaters and games. By emphasizing a blend of comfort and experience, goStops aims to make travel accessible and enjoyable for the youth, offering a vibrant atmosphere that encourages connection among guests.

Proklean

Venture Round in 2017
Proklean Technologies Pvt. Ltd., established in 2009 and headquartered in Chennai, India, specializes in manufacturing and marketing eco-friendly, probiotic-based products for various industries. It primarily serves the leather processing and hospitality sectors, offering a wide range of products such as tannery chemicals, textile processing aids, and cleaning solutions for hotels and restaurants. Proklean's product portfolio includes degreasers, dispersing agents, soaping agents, and drain cleaners, all formulated to minimize environmental impact. The company distributes its products through a network of dealers in India, Bangladesh, and the Philippines, and has a strategic technology partnership with SCD Probiotics of the USA.
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