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About MU Ventures

MU Ventures is India's most founder-first early-stage fund for founders under 25. We back ambitious entrepreneurs whether you're shaping an idea, building your MVP, or generating early revenue. Beyond capital, we provide hands-on support, mentorship, networks, and tools to help you win.

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Our Mission

Our mission is to back India's youngest founders before the world notices when they're still hacking prototypes, pitching from college cafeterias, and building with nothing but belief. We're here to fund action, not polish. And we bet on ambition long before it's obvious.

Our vision is to become the world's most iconic youth-first fund, the first cheque into the next global giant, born from dorm rooms, garages, and late-night ideas.

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Our Mission

Our mission is to back India's youngest founders before the world notices when they're still hacking prototypes, pitching from college cafeterias, and building with nothing but belief. We're here to fund action, not polish. And we bet on ambition long before it's obvious.

Our vision is to become the world's most iconic youth-first fund, the first cheque into the next global giant, born from dorm rooms, garages, and late-night ideas.

Our Vision

What we Value

Speed Over Polish

Momentum beats perfection. We move fast, make decisions quickly, and expect our founders to do the same. Startups are built in motion we'd rather see messy progress than perfect decks.

Conviction Over Consensus

We back founders before it's obvious not when the world agrees, but when the vision is raw and the spark is real. Our belief doesn't wait for validation; it's driven by clarity, courage, and potential.

Grit Over Pedigree

What matters is your ability to build, not your background. We look for resilience, hunger, and the willingness to push through ambiguity not resumes, networks, or credentials.

Our Core Team

Pratham Mittal

Founding Partner

Founder of Tetr & Masters' Union, two disruptive, new-age institutions that champion practitioner-driven hands-on teaching.

He also co-founded the New York-based Outgrow, the world's largest interactive content platform behind companies like Nike, Tesla & Salesforce.


A University of Pennsylvania and Doon School alum, Pratham is also a Partner at 606 Ventures, a venture fund that invests in early-stage companies.

Companies I admire the most are:

- Salesforce

- Naukri.com

Books I love the most:

- Good to Great

- The Hard Thing About Hard Things

If not working then you can find me:

- In the swimming pool

Saksham Kotiya

Managing Partner

An investor across capital and private markets, Saksham blends experience in venture capital, entrepreneurship, and strategy consulting. At Masters' Union, he leads strategic initiatives in the Founders' Office. He has previously worked at FTI Consulting, DSG Consumer Partners, Everstone Capital, McKinsey & Company.


Passionate about backing founders in their 0-1 journey, Saksham actively mentors and invests in early-stage startups that are disrupting industries from fintech and healthtech to consumer brands and deeptech.

Companies I admire the most are:

- Aditya Vision

- Vinyas Innovative Solutions

- Mahindra & Mahindra

Books I love the most:

- Autobiography of a Yogi

- Fooled by Randomness

- Reset

If not working then you can find me:

- Exploring new cuisines

- Curating get-togethers

Mansi Khandelwal

Vice President

Mansi was previously a VC at Aavishkaar Capital and is an active investor in both public and private markets. With an MSc in Finance from the University of Bristol and CFA Charterholder, she brings expertise in secondaries and alternative investments.


Formerly with Evercore Private Capital Advisory, she had advised LPs and GPs on fund structuring and portfolio pricing.


Alongside her investing career, Mansi is actively mentoring early-stage founders, helping them navigate fundraising processes and refine their go-to-market strategies.

Companies I admire the most are:

- Motilal Oswal Financial S.

- Page Industries

- Varun Beverages

Books I love the most:

- Skin in the Game

- Trillion Dollar Coach

- Sapiens

If not working then you can find me:

- Reading non-fiction

- Dancing

- Drinking coffee

Sumit Vijapure

Vice President

Founder of Pydok Group and Cosmers Global Solutions, driving customs clearance, global trade, international logistics and e-commerce consultancy.

A CHA holder & partner to Amazon's SPN Sumit brings deep expertise in cross-border logistics, e-business, technology and digital growth strategy.


A technologist and business leader, he is passionate about solving real-world problems through innovation, execution, and customer-centric solutions.


His approach blends hands-on execution with strategic guidance, ensuring founders not only navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship but also build resilient, scalable businesses.

Companies I admire the most are:

- Vinodrai Engineers

- Bharat Forge

Books I love the most:

- Pathways to Light

If not working then you can find me:

- Coding tech products

- Visiting ports, MSME, manufacturing units

- Driving Truck

Vanshika Goyal

Operations Manager

Vanshika works closely with student-led ventures, oversees program delivery, and supports curriculum implementation.


She was previously a Senior Executive in Business Operations at Adda247, one of India's largest edtech platforms. With a systems-driven approach and a passion for executional excellence, she focuses on building transformative learning experiences at the intersection of education, innovation, and community.

Companies I admire the most are:

- Mokobara

- Sugar Cosmetics

- Fab India

Books I love the
most:

- The Alchemist

- Attitude Is Everything

- Verity

If not working then you can find me:

- Reading

- Cooking

- Eloping to God knows where

Mathili Sharma

Operations Manager

A Program Associate at Masters' Union, a new-age business school redefining management education through practitioner-led learning and immersive, real-world experiences. Previously a Marketing Executive and Research Analyst at Agnomics Analytics Lab, where she helped shape data-driven brand strategies across sectors.


An active contributor to Masters' Union's outreach, branding, and event initiatives, she plays a key role in amplifying the institution's presence and community engagement.

Companies I admire the most are:

- Reliance Industries

- Nykaa

- Blinkit

- Groww

Books I love the most:

- The ONE Thing

- 7 Spiritual Laws of Success

- Outwitting the Devil

If not working then you can find me:

- Chasing the next perfect chai

- Obsessing over a new book I'll half-finish

Anshu Mehta

Vice President

An engineer turned finance professional with a knack for investing. With 6 years of cross-functional experience with Futures First, he has managed a global portfolio of Interest Rate Futures contracts across international exchanges (Australia, United States & Japan). Beyond trading, Anshu has led strategic initiatives in research, risk management, automation, and training programs, blending technical expertise with business acumen.


Passionate about exploring how financial markets and technology intersect, Anshu is driven by building strategies that balance innovation with risk discipline.

Companies I admire the most are:

- The Whole Truth

- Tata Motors

- Bharti Airtel

Books I love the most:

- It's Not About the Bike – Lance Armstrong

- Atomic Habits – James Clear

If not working then you can find me:

- Playing or watching cricket

- Staying active (working out or trekking)

Om Sovan Das

Vice President

Om is a results-driven professional in Investor Relations, Fundraising, and Business Development, with a proven track record of raising INR 120+ Crores in equity and debt across multiple ventures. He brings deep expertise in the end-to-end fundraising process - spanning investor outreach, deal structuring, due diligence, compliance, and investment instruments such as Equity, CCPS, CCDs, Rights Issues, and Debt, working closely with startups and investors across diverse sectors.


With a strong network of startups, incubators, mentors, and investors, Om has helped founders craft financial models, build compelling pitch decks, and access government-backed funding schemes. He has also organized bootcamps, workshops, and national-level startup events. Passionate about building financial ecosystems, Om thrives at the intersection of capital, startups, and growth.

Companies I admire the most are:

- Zerodha

- Mahindra

- Zomato

Books I love the most:

- Venture Deals – Brad Feld & Jason Mendelson

- Zero to One – Peter Thiel

- 100 Great Marketing Ideas – Jim Blythe

If not working then you can find me:

- Mentoring founders

- Exploring cultures

- Playing chess & badminton

Pratham Mittal

Founding Partner

Founder of Tetr & Masters' Union, two disruptive, new-age institutions that champion practitioner-driven hands-on teaching.

He also co-founded the New York-based Outgrow, the world's largest interactive content platform behind companies like Nike, Tesla & Salesforce.


A University of Pennsylvania and Doon School alum, Pratham is also a Partner at 606 Ventures, a venture fund that invests in early-stage companies.

Companies I admire the most are:

  • Salesforce
  • Naukri.com

Books I love the most:

  • Good to Great
  • The Hard Thing About Hard Things

If not working then you can find me:

  • In the swimming pool

Saksham Kotiya

Managing Partner

An investor across capital and private markets, Saksham blends experience in venture capital, entrepreneurship, and strategy consulting. At Masters' Union, he leads strategic initiatives in the Founders' Office. He has previously worked at FTI Consulting, DSG Consumer Partners, Everstone Capital, McKinsey & Company.


Passionate about backing founders in their 0-1 journey, Saksham actively mentors and invests in early-stage startups that are disrupting industries from fintech and healthtech to consumer brands and deeptech.

Companies I admire the most are:

  • Aditya Vision
  • Vinyas Innovative Solutions
  • Mahindra & Mahindra

Books I love the most:

  • Autobiography of a Yogi
  • Fooled by Randomness
  • Reset

If not working then you can find me:

  • Exploring new cuisines
  • Curating get-togethers

Mansi Khandelwal

Vice President

Mansi was previously a VC at Aavishkaar Capital and is an active investor in both public and private markets. With an MSc in Finance from the University of Bristol and CFA Charterholder, she brings expertise in secondaries and alternative investments.


Formerly with Evercore Private Capital Advisory, she had advised LPs and GPs on fund structuring and portfolio pricing.


Alongside her investing career, Mansi is actively mentoring early-stage founders, helping them navigate fundraising processes and refine their go-to-market strategies.

Companies I admire the most are:

  • Motilal Oswal Financial S.
  • Page Industries
  • Varun Beverages

Books I love the most:

  • Skin in the Game
  • Trillion Dollar Coach
  • Sapiens

If not working then you can find me:

  • Reading non-fiction
  • Dancing
  • Drinking coffee

Sumit Vijapure

Vice President

Founder of Pydok Group and Cosmers Global Solutions, driving customs clearance, global trade, international logistics and e-commerce consultancy.

A CHA holder & partner to Amazon's SPN Sumit brings deep expertise in cross-border logistics, e-business, technology and digital growth strategy.


A technologist and business leader, he is passionate about solving real-world problems through innovation, execution, and customer-centric solutions.


His approach blends hands-on execution with strategic guidance, ensuring founders not only navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship but also build resilient, scalable businesses.

Companies I admire the most are:

  • Vinodrai Engineers
  • Bharat Forge

Books I love the most:

  • Pathways to Light

If not working then you can find me:

  • Coding tech products
  • Visiting ports, MSME, manufacturing units
  • Driving Truck

Vanshika Goyal

Operations Manager

Vanshika works closely with student-led ventures, oversees program delivery, and supports curriculum implementation.


She was previously a Senior Executive in Business Operations at Adda247, one of India's largest edtech platforms. With a systems-driven approach and a passion for executional excellence, she focuses on building transformative learning experiences at the intersection of education, innovation, and community.

Companies I admire the most are:

  • Mokobara
  • Sugar Cosmetics
  • Fab India

Books I love the most:

  • The Alchemist
  • Attitude Is Everything
  • Verity

If not working then you can find me:

  • Reading
  • Cooking
  • Eloping to god knows where

Mathili Sharma

Operations Manager

A Program Associate at Masters' Union, a new-age business school redefining management education through practitioner-led learning and immersive, real-world experiences. Previously a Marketing Executive and Research Analyst at Agnomics Analytics Lab, where she helped shape data-driven brand strategies across sectors.


An active contributor to Masters' Union's outreach, branding, and event initiatives, she plays a key role in amplifying the institution's presence and community engagement.

Companies I admire the most are:

  • Reliance Industries
  • Nykaa
  • Blinkit
  • Groww

Books I love the most:

  • The ONE Thing
  • 7 Spiritual Laws of Success
  • Outwitting the Devil

If not working then you can find me:

  • Chasing the next perfect chai
  • Obsessing over a new book I'll half-finish

Anshu Mehta

Vice President

An engineer turned finance professional with a knack for investing. With 6 years of cross-functional experience with Futures First, he has managed a global portfolio of Interest Rate Futures contracts across international exchanges (Australia, United States & Japan). Beyond trading, Anshu has led strategic initiatives in research, risk management, automation, and training programs, blending technical expertise with business acumen.


Passionate about exploring how financial markets and technology intersect, Anshu is driven by building strategies that balance innovation with risk discipline.

Companies I admire the most are:

  • The Whole Truth
  • Tata Motors
  • Bharti Airtel

Books I love the most:

  • It's Not About the Bike – Lance Armstrong
  • Atomic Habits – James Clear

If not working then you can find me:

  • Playing or watching cricket
  • Staying active (working out or trekking)

Om Sovan Das

Vice President

Om is a results-driven professional in Investor Relations, Fundraising, and Business Development, with a proven track record of raising INR 120+ Crores in equity and debt across multiple ventures. He brings deep expertise in the end-to-end fundraising process - spanning investor outreach, deal structuring, due diligence, compliance, and investment instruments such as Equity, CCPS, CCDs, Rights Issues, and Debt, working closely with startups and investors across diverse sectors.


With a strong network of startups, incubators, mentors, and investors, Om has helped founders craft financial models, build compelling pitch decks, and access government-backed funding schemes. He has also organized bootcamps, workshops, and national-level startup events. Passionate about building financial ecosystems, Om thrives at the intersection of capital, startups, and growth.

Companies I admire the most are:

  • Zerodha
  • Mahindra
  • Zomato

Books I love the most:

  • Venture Deals – Brad Feld & Jason Mendelson
  • Zero to One – Peter Thiel
  • 100 Great Marketing Ideas – Jim Blythe

If not working then you can find me:

  • Mentoring founders
  • Exploring cultures
  • Playing chess & badminton

Advisory Council

Mr. Manoj Kohli

Former CEO

Shishir Maheshwari

Managing Director

Mr. Pankaj Bansal

Managing Partner

Aditya Joshi

Founder & CEO

Mr. Vivek Gambhir

Venture Partner

Nidhi Ghuman

Managing Partner

Yash Dholakia

Partner

Yash Jain

General Partner

Vibhor Kumar Talreja

General Partner

Frequently Asked Questions

When will the offsite be held?

The offsite will be held in next year around May or June.

Timeline for Finale?

The final finale will be held in July next year.

Can I apply if I'm still ideating?

Yes. We encourage everyone with a strong belief in his/her idea to apply.

Do I have to be from Masters' Union to apply?

No. We welcome everyone to apply who is a resident of India.

What if I don't need capital but want mentorship?

Sure, we are here to help.

How long does it take to get funded?

We aim to complete the entire process within 6 to 8 weeks. We accept applications on a rolling basis and look forward to hearing from you about the next steps.

Do I have to pay anything to apply?

No, the application form is free for everyone

Do you take equity in the business?

Yes, we take a standard 5% equity in the business.

Do I have to be part of MUV to apply for 25 Under 25?

No, 25U25 is an independent recognition awarded to founders who are creating meaningful and substantial ventures.

Is there a minimum or maximum amount you invest?

We invest anywhere between ₹5 lakhs and ₹20 lakhs, depending on the needs of the business and the conviction of the founder.

Is MUV sector specific?

No, we are sector agnostic. Detail out more.

Can I re-apply if rejected ? When?

Yes, you are welcome to reapply after 6 months of further progress in your business after the rejection.