Fueling Future Leaders Launched in 2020, Arise Ventures manages nearly USD 100 million, backing 50+ global companies with capital, governance, and guidance for sustainable growth.
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Family businesses are often admired for their resilience, long-term vision, and deep industry knowledge. Yet, many face challenges that come with legacy: slower adoption of technology, limited access to diverse leadership, and governance structures that struggle to scale globally. For Ankita Vashishtha, Founder and Managing Partner at Arise Ventures, these challenges became the catalyst for a new approach to venture capital.
"I grew up in a home where building and learning were part of daily life," Ankita recalled. "Entrepreneurship was not a formal concept. It was a mindset. My parents taught me to embrace uncertainty, ask questions, and believe you can create something meaningful from the ground up." These early lessons shaped her vision: combining innovation, impact, and capital to solve real-world problems.
Launched in 2020, after her experience with Saha Fund and Tholons Capital, Arise Ventures manages close to USD 100 million and invests across AI, enterprise, consumer, health, and climate. Ankita explained, "We build with patience, purpose, and a clear thesis. Impact takes time. Innovation takes persistence. You need both."
By backing over 50 companies globally, including 4 unicorns and 20+ exits, Arise provides the capital, guidance, and governance frameworks that family businesses need to scale sustainably.
For Ankita, empowering women leaders is equally central. "Women are already leading, often informally. They need visibility, authority, and decision-making roles. Empowering women is not a social initiative. It is a competitive advantage," she added.
Looking ahead, she envisions Arise Ventures as a platform for inclusive innovation, partnering with founders and family enterprises to drive sustainable growth. "Legacy provides strength, but innovation provides momentum. The most successful leaders honour what has been built while questioning what needs to evolve. It is legacy powering innovation," Ankita emphasised.
Through strategic capital, mentorship, and global perspective, Arise is helping India's family businesses step confidently into a new era of global ambition.
Facts
- Inception: 2020
- Total Funds Managed: USD 100 million
- Core Sectors: AI, Enterprise, Consumer, Health and Climate
- Portfolio: 50 companies, including 4 unicorns and 20+ exits
- Global Presence: Teams across Bengaluru, San Francisco, Singapore and London
